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Mary E. Wilcox
Apr 28, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Wilcox was born July 4, 1927, in Watson Twp., the daughter of Bernard and Ann (Shields) Cavanaugh. Mary graduated from Allegan High School in 1945, she was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and very involved in the CCW. She worked for Tru...
Darline M. Housworth
Apr 28, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Bronson Hospital. Mrs. Housworth was born August 25, 1934, in Allegan, the daughter of Clayton and Beatrice (Conklin) Oisten. Darline worked for over 30 years at Cresent Pipe in Allegan, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed camping and traveling, and was a member of the Pioneer Camping Club. She loved spending time with...
Allison C. Ellis
Apr 27, 2012
of Grand Junction, died Friday, April 27, 2012, at his home. Mr. Ellis was born September 28, 1925, in Lawton, the son of Claude and Geraldine (Ritter) Ellis. Al was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII. He worked for many years with Carl Goodwin and Son's, he was a member of the Teamsters Union Local...
Elnora M. Simpson
Apr 24, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the St. Vincent Carmel Hospital in Carmel Indiana. Elnora was born January 23, 1926, in Watson Twp., the daughter of Louis and Della (Reno) Salters. She worked at the Allegan Intermediate School District from 1972 - 1995. Surviving are her 2 children; Rebecca Goodson of Grand Rapids, and Mack and Sharron Simpson...
Mary J. Fargo
Apr 21, 2012
of Allegan, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Ely Manor in Allegan. Mary was born February 8, 1937, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Owen and Rosa (Pierce) Pathic. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1978. Mary was a member of the Christ Community Church, she worked for over 15 years at Parker Hannifen in Otsego. Mary had a...
Judson P. Hays
Apr 20, 2012
of Allegan, died Friday, April 20, 2012, in Cheshire Twp. Jud was born November 27, 1965, in Kalamazoo, the son of James Judson and Carolyn D. (McNutt) Hays. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1984, and from Western Michigan University, with a Bachelors degree in Political Science. He had worked at Caron Precision Grinding, and Plastic Engineered Components, both...
Myrna L. Hammer
Apr 18, 2012
of Allegan, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Mrs. Hammer was born July 11, 1918, in Byron Twp., the daughter of Leland and Inez (Burkhead) Hanes. Myrna worked part time in downtown Allegan, at R.B.Huff, for several years. Surviving are her 6 children; Richard and Marie of Allegan, Terry and Nancy of Pullman, Ken and...
Jeanette Veenkant
Apr 18, 2012
died on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Veenkant was born July 22, 1944, in Allegan, the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Gardiner) Hiscock. Jeanette graduated from Allegan High School in 1962, and The Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids. Jeanette was a member of the South Monterey United Methodist Church. She was a...
George M. Robinson
Apr 18, 2012
of Allegan, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. George was born October 4, 1922, in Allegan, the son of the late Fred and Grace (Brown) Robinson. Mr. Robinson graduated from Allegan High School in 1942. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in WWII, he was involved in the...
Rose Ann Kenninger
Apr 17, 2012
of Gobles, went peacefully to her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Kenninger was born July 19, 1939, in Allegan, the daughter of the late Philip and Josephine (Olesky) Madalinski. Rose was a member of the Christ Community Church, and was a devoted wife. Surviving are her husband of 28 years, Arthur, her daughter,...
David E. Richardson
Apr 17, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the Wings Home, in Allegan. David was born February 5, 1949 in Chicago, the son of Edgar and Ruth (Fry) Richardson. David graduated from the Allegan Developmental Center, and lived for many years at the Sunset House in Allegan. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Surviving are his twin...
Luella May Button
Apr 11, 2012
of Allegan, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at the Ely Manor Nursing Home. Luella and her family were loved and cared for by all the staff at Ely Manor, words cannot express the deep gratitude they feel, a special thanks to Karen and Jennifer and ALL the staff. Mrs. Button was born August 19, 1915, in Latchie, Ohio, the daughter...
Stella I. Busfield
Apr 10, 2012
of Allegan, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Alamo Nursing Home. Mrs. Busfield was born November 14, 1921, in Allegan, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (McDaniel) Clawson. Stella graduated from Allegan High School in 1974, she was a member of the Chicora Country Chapel. She worked at the Fennville Canary for many years. Surviving are her 5 children; John...
Harvey W. Arndt
Apr 9, 2012
of Hopkins, died Sunday, April 8, 2012, at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Harvey was born July 17, 1920, in Hopkins Twp., the son of Jacob and Katie (Goodman) Arndt. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. A life member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. At the age of 13 Harvey was working in the area...
Patsy A. Ison
Apr 9, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, April 9, 2012, at her home. Patsy was born November 6, 1953 in Nashville, Michigan, the daughter of Pat and Delores (McGuire) Phillips. Surviving are 2 children; Sheila Ison and April Ison, 3 grandchildren; Melissa, Michael, and Kristien, 3 great grandchildren; Mya, Bayleigh, and Serenity, 3 brothers, Lyle, Floyd, and Lloyd, her sister, Virginia, her boyfriend,...
Rose M. Hayes
Apr 9, 2012
of Allegan, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Ely Manor. Mrs. Hayes was born January 3, 1921 in Cheshire Twp., the daughter of Robert and Jesse (Kenney) Blaha. Rose worked most of her life, including jobs at Rockwell Int. in Allegan, and the Kalamazoo State Hospital. She was a member of the Allegan Bible Church for many years. Surviving are...
Sally Joan Richards
Apr 7, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Sally was born June 28, 1936, in Alpena, the daughter of Allan and Fern (Moran) McNeil. She graduated from Alpena High School in 1954. She was a very involved member of Community of Christ, and was Ordained to the Office of Priest. She also attended the Episcopal...
Kenneth C. Plotts
Apr 7, 2012
of Allegan, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his home. Mr. Plotts was born September 24, 1915, in Allegan, the son of Claude and Jenny (Burnett) Plotts. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1934. Ken worked with Rockwell for over 40 years, retiring in the mid 70's. He was a charter member of the Eagles, and Past President. He...
Phyllis M. Barnes
Apr 5, 2012
of Allegan, died Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Barnes was born June 9, 1929, in Galesburg, the daughter of Carl and Wanda (Clark) Pierman. She attended the Assembly of God Church in Allegan. She was very devoted to her family, a loving wife, mother, and grandma. On September 28, 1946, Phyllis M. Pierman married Leslie...
Marion A. Ellis
Apr 2, 2012
of Allegan, died on Monday, April 2, 2012, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Ellis was born July 15, 1942, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Rosario and Margaret (Radowitz) Fragala. She graduated from Linbloom High School in Chicago. Marion worked all of her life, and held many different jobs, some of which were working at the Allegan Public...
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