Helen Inez (Kinnunen) Overmyer
Oct 31, 2011
of Allegan. Died October 31, 2011. Age 90 years. She was born in Baraga, Michigan on April 3, 1921, the daughter of the late Victor and Sophie (Turpinen) Kinnunen. She worked for the Lifesavers plant in Holland, retiring in the early 80's after 13 years of service. She was married to Eugene Overmyer; he preceded her in death in 1980....
Kathleen Joy Lane Gorski
Oct 28, 2011
of Kalamazoo, formerly of Allegan, died Friday, October 28, 2011, at her home. Kathy was born February 5, 1955, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Monte and Gloria (Hafer) Lane. She was a graduate of the Allegan High School in 1973, an had attended both Western Michigan University, and KVCC. She will always be remembered for her kind and happy nature....
Ronald G. Nagel
Oct 26, 2011
of Gobles, died Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in Bloomingdale Twp. Mr. Nagel was born July 26, 1940, in Chicago, the son of George and Helen (Hanneman) Nagel. Ron worked for many years with International Harvester in Chicago, and with Tru Heat in Allegan. Surviving are his wife, Diane, his sister, Sandra Nagel, 1 nephew, Jeff. A memorial services will be...
Brian Wayne Stevenson
Oct 25, 2011
of Wayland. Died Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Age 52 years. He was born April 9, 1959, the son of Neal Stevenson Sr. and Joan Stevenson. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to go mushroom hunting. Surviving are his two sons, Brian Stevenson Jr. And Brandon (Alisha) Stevenson, both of Wayland; his parents, Neal and Joan Stevenson of...
Kathleen Ann (Ringewold) Green
Oct 21, 2011
of Allegan. Died Friday, October 21, 2011. Age 73 years. Kathleen Ann Ringewold was born on October 28, 1937, the daughter of the late Ralph and June (Baldwin) Ringewold. She graduated from Allegan High School. She worked as an office manager at the FCC monitoring station for 29 years. She then delivered for Meals on Wheels for 8 years. She...
Muriel Mae (Macauley) Gardner
Oct 20, 2011
of Plainwell, formerly of Punta Gorda, Florida. Died Thursday, October 20, 2011. Age 91 years. She was born December 1, 1919, the daughter of the late George and Muriel (Willock) Macauley. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1938. Muriel worked as a realtor in Lake Orion, Petoskey and Port Charlotte, Florida. Surviving are two nieces, Muriel Kaier of Brighton,...
William Woodrow Gibson
Oct 19, 2011
of Allegan, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Gibson was born June 30, 1916, in Monterey Twp., the son of Grover and Anna (Westfall) Gibson. Woodie graduated from Allegan High School in 1935. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He was a long time member of the...
Ruby Irene (Coffey) Rutgers
Oct 17, 2011
of Allegan, died Monday, October 17, 2011. Age 85 years. Ruby Irene Coffey was born March 25, 1926, the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice (Barber) Coffey. She worked as a nurses aid for the Allegan County Medical Care Facility for 43 years. She was a member of Burnips Wesleyan Church. She was married to Clare Rutgers; he preceded...
Richard Alan Thorpe
Oct 16, 2011
of Allegan. Died Sunday, October 16, 2011. Age 53 years. He was born August 21, 1958 in New Bern, North Carolina, the son of Dick Thorpe and Grace (Tuttle) Thorpe. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1977. He worked for the Flashes in Allegan for several years. He enjoyed working with wood. He loved to be out west where...
Clara Fay Sherwood
Oct 15, 2011
of Allegan, died Saturday, October 15, 2011, at her home. Fay was born February 19, 1944, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Connie and Dovie (Garner) Payne. She had retired from Sherwoods Cove after many years of service. Fay loved to play bingo and visit the casinos. Surviving are her fiance, David Milbocker, 2 children; Jimmy Payne, and Vickie...
Leroy O. Tooker
Oct 13, 2011
Tooker, Leroy O., of Allegan, died Thursday, October 13, 2011, at the Ely Manor Nursing Home in Allegan. Mr. Tooker was born September 8, 1927, in Allegan, the son of Efford and Isabella (Smith) Tooker. Leroy graduated from Allegan High School in 1945. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in WWII. Leroy worked for Baker Furniture...
Ralph J. Motto
Oct 11, 2011
of Hopkins, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Pop was born February 14, 1913, in New York City, to Italian immigrants, the son of Joseph and Francesca (Treviso) Motto. He married his war bride, Catherine Lydiate, in 1950, after serving as a supply sergeant in England during WWII. Ralph was a tailor and sewing machine technician. Throughout his life he owned...
Theo P. Plotts
Oct 11, 2011
of Allegan, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Plotts was born October 8, 1917, in Allegan, the daughter of Walter and Nina (Bigelow) Bussey. Theo graduated from Allegan High School in 1936. On June 20, 1936, Theo married Kenneth Plotts who survives. Theo worked at Lawson Drug Store and Allegan Dairy Bar for several years. She was...
Roger Walter Polmanteer
Oct 10, 2011
of Allegan, died Saturday, October 8, 2011. Age 50 years. He was born January 8, 1961, the son of the late Lloyd and Shirley (Margaret) Vote. He worked for Allegan Tubular for 20 years. He was a member of 4H and enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. Surviving are his son, Cecil Yerxa of Kentucky; his daughter, Lauren Polmanteer of Allegan;...
Gladys Pauline (Kruger) Roe
Oct 10, 2011
of Allegan Passed away at her home Sunday, October 9, 2011. Age 79 years. She was born February 13, 1932, the daughter of the late Herman and Elsie (Freeman) Kruger. She graduated from Eldridge High School in North Dakota. She attended college at Valley City State and Dickinson State to receive her teaching certificate. After graduating, she taught in the...
Lloyd Cecil Polmanteer
Oct 10, 2011
of Allegan, died Thursday October 6, 2011. Age 73 years. He was born March 21, 1938, the son of the late Roy and Minnie (Martz) Polmanteer. He was married to Shirley Margaret Vote; she preceded him in death in May of 2009. He worked for Rockwell International for 25 years and then for Plainwell Elevator, where he retired. He was...
Barbara Janet (Brokus) Hunt
Oct 10, 2011
of Portage, Passed away at her home Monday, October 10, 2011. Age 57 years. She was born September 1, 1954, the daughter of Stanley and Augusta (Haefner) Brokus. She graduated from Allegan High School. She then attended Western Michigan University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Commercial Design. She also attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College where she received her...
Paul Vernon Bobb
Oct 3, 2011
of Allegan, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. Age 58 years. Paul was born October 2, 1953, the son of the late Clarence Bobb and Martha (Maxwell) Bobb. He graduated from Williamston High School. He worked at Center Manufacturing, where he met his wife, Loralee Bobb. Surviving besides his wife are his son, Jason (Michelle) Bobb of Stanton; his daughter,...
Bernith Leo Morgan
Oct 1, 2011
Of Allegan Bo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility in Allegan, Michigan at the age of 90. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Bernith was born at Merson Corners, Michigan November 4th, 1920 to Bernice and Thomas Morgan. He graduated from Allegan High School...
Susanna Joy Miller
Sep 25, 2011
of Allegan, died on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at the Allegan General Hospital. Susanna was born October 29, 1996, the daughter of Max H. and Barbara Jean (Thrasher) Miller. Susanna was home schooled and was currently in the 9th grade. She was a artist, and loved to draw and paint. She also loved to play drums and listen to music....
