Gwendolyn R. Ballard
Aug 11, 2012
of Hopkins, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Maplewood of Sandy Creek, in Wayland. Gwen was born October 17, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Herbert and Sarah (Washburn) O'Mera. She was a member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church for over 78 years. Gwen worked at the Hopkins Elementary School...
Jeffrey L. Waud
Aug 8, 2012
of Hopkins, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Mr. Waud was born June 6, 1947, in Kalamazoo, the son of Edward and Violet Waud. Jeff was a graduate of Portage High School. He worked for over 32 years at KVP. Surviving are his brother, Edward Waud, his niece, and many friends. Friends may...
Karl E. Hellwig
Jul 26, 2012
of Hopkins, died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Karl was born September 18, 1960, the son of Karl and Joann Hellwig, who survive. Karl loved being with friends and family, he had a silly personality, a kind heart, and loved a good or bad joke. He enjoyed the outdoors, and was a self made Horticulturist. He...
Isabell Grimm
Jul 24, 2012
of Monterey Twp., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Grimm was born February, 7, 1925, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Albert and Gertrude Sutton. Surviving are her 2 children; Virgil and Joan Grimm, and Lila and Dick Lowman, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, 4 brothers; Don, Bill, Jim, and Jake, 2 sisters; Deana and Betty, brother-in-law, Teddy...
Marion Harris
Jul 23, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Ely Manor Nursing home in Allegan. Mr. Harris was born, May 27, 1926, in Harrison Twp., Indiana, the son of Marion M. and Mabel V. Harris. Marion was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea. He had worked for over 20 years at Heinz in Holland. Surviving are...
Paul R. Plank
Jul 23, 2012
of Martin, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Laurels of Sandy Creek. Mr. Plank was born May 14, 1924, in Sherman, Michigan, the son of William and Drucella Plank. Paul was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He had worked all over Michigan as a Glazier, working on windows from homes, to corporations, and even...
Lucille May Sweet
Jul 20, 2012
of Allegan, went to be with her Lord, Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Lulu was born November 30, 1955, in Saginaw, the daughter of John and Barbara Parcher. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Allegan. She worked at the Allegan County 911 for several years, as well as Uni-Pac, where...
Mary Belle Schneider
Jul 15, 2012
of Allegan, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at her home. Mary Belle was born November 22, 1930, in Dunn, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Joe and Lela Pope. She had worked at Friedlens in Allegan for over 20 years, and Lifesavers in Holland for 7 years. Surviving are her 5 children; Inez Clemens, Randy Parish, Sherrie Horton, Frank...
Sharron Anderson
Jul 8, 2012
of Allegan, died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at the Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born March 10, 1951, in Clarendon, Arkansas, the daughter of the late, Joseph and Martha (Moore) Jones. Sharron graduated from Otsego High School in 1969. On August 14, 1971, she married Wayne Anderson, who survives. Sharron loved her family and stayed at home and raised...
Jr Smith
Jul 7, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Cheshire Twp. JR was born October 8, 1968, in Plainwell, the son of Leslie and Martha (Wright) Smith who survive, also surviving are his 4 children; Bridgette, Brittney, Brandy, and Bianca, the mother of his children, and his companion, Joanie Sloan, 2 brothers, John and Sabra Smith, and Charles Smith, several nieces,...
Mary Thorpe
Jul 5, 2012
of Pullman, died on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Thorpe was born March 22, 1925, in Holland, the daughter of Aaron and Bertha Tharp. Mary had worked for Holland Dye Cast for over 30 years. Surviving are her 7 children; Nancy Harbson, Wanda Cook, Sue Emmons, Sandra Morgan, Steven and Shari Gillette, Keith and...
Alexander Arthur Bardocz
Jul 5, 2012
of Allegan, died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Art was born September 24, 1929, in Detroit, the son of George and Mary (Boldizsar) Bardocz. Surviving are his 4 children; Steven and Donna Bardocz, William Bardocz, Rebecca Bardocz, and Alex Bardocz; 4 step children; Gordon and Pam Curtis, Steve and Patty Curtis, Gary and Linda...
Grace T. Mcclelland
Jul 3, 2012
went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, after a brief illness. Born in Iselin, New Jersey, July 31, 1932, daughter of Frank and Helen Tanzi. Grace was raised in New Jersey along with her six siblings and graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1952. She spent several years working at Merck, where she met Alfred McClelland,...
Arthur L. De Bres
Jun 28, 2012
of Hopkins, died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Mr. de Bres was born December 25, 1922, in Grand Rapids, the son of Rudolph and Mildred (Hart) de Bres. Art was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force, having served in WWII. He worked for over 33 years with Conrail Railroad in...
Bruce Harry Brown
Jun 27, 2012
of Hopkins, was called home unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at his home. Mr. Brown was born October 5, 1966, in Allegan, the son of Richard J. and Gloria (Hendrixson) Brown. Bruce graduated from Hopkins High School in 1985, and was known for his great smile and rigorous work ethic. He was employed by VanDellen Steel in Dutton for over...
Roezella Ruth Hunter
Jun 23, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at her home. Sally was born March 12, 1944, in Allegan, the daughter of Henry and Rozella (Gordon) Sherwood. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1961. She attended Merson Church, and worked for Tru-Heat for over 22 years. Sally volunteered for 3 years at Seeds of Grace Clinic, now called Renewed Hope,...
Robert H. Zylstra
Jun 20, 2012
of Hopkins, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012, unexpectedly. Bobby was born September 8, 1970, in Grand Rapids. He loved to hunt, fish, and ride motorcycles, and enjoyed tinkering in his garage on various projects. Bobby was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Surviving are his wife of 14 years, Kellee, his sister, Denise and David Gerou of Grand...
Loretta May Cavanaugh
Jun 17, 2012
of Allegan, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Ely Manor Nursing Home. Loretta was born January 30, 1920, in Three Rivers, the daughter of Clyde and Emma (White) Dimmick. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1939, she worked for A&P Grocery store for 28 years, retiring in 1975. Loretta had a heart for people, she volunteered countless hours,...
William J. Borgman
Jun 17, 2012
of Allegan, died Sunday, June 17, 2012, at his home. Mr. Borgman was born July 17, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the son of Irvin and Helen (Constance) Borgman. Bill was a member of the United Methodist Church in Allegan, and was active on many boards and church activities. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1959, and graduated from Western Michigan...
Leslie E. Barnes
Jun 16, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Mr. Barnes was born July 1, 1925, in Charlton, MA, the son of Elbert and Flora (Frenia) Barnes. Les was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He was united in marriage to Phyllis M. Pierman, on September 28, 1946. She preceded him...
