James Luther Stausholm
Jul 17, 2011
of Allegan. Passed away at his home, with his wife and stepson at his side, on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Age 88 years. He was born April 28, 1923 the son of the late Andrew and Florence (Richards) Stausholm. He graduated from Bloomingdale High School. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He belonged to the V.F.W....
Deborah Jean (Kiel) Dell
Jul 17, 2011
Dell, Deborah Jean, of Allegan. Passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. Age 57 years. Deborah was born April 26, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Glenn and Jean (Holt) Kiel. She worked as a floral designer. Deborah was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who took care of the needs of others before...
Deneen White
Jul 14, 2011
born August 29, 1953, passed away on July 14, 2011 in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to George and Pearl Kastran. She was a graphic artist in the advertising department of H.E.B. for some fourteen years and a respected member of the advertising community for more than 30 years. She was a member of St. Sophia...
James C. Holland
Jul 11, 2011
of Allegan, died Monday, July 11, 2011 at the Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mr. Holland was born March 3, 1931, in Allegan, the son of James and Lydia (Arndt) Holland. Jim graduated from Allegan High School in 1949, and was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1950 to 1954. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan...
Judith Mae Zuegel
Jul 9, 2011
of The Villages, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011, while at her summer home in Sandy Pines, Michigan, where her and her family have stayed for the past 13 years. Judy was born April 1, 1936, in Chicago, the daughter of Robert and Edith (Eizenga) Vandenberg, whom preceded her in death. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and...
Barbara A. Van Patten
Jul 7, 2011
of Tennessee, formerly of Allegan, died Thursday, July 7, 2011, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Mrs. Van Patten was born October 10, 1934, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen (McCormick) Weitz. Barb was a past member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and had worked for Allegan Tubular for many years. Surviving are 4 children;...
Alice D. Joseph
Jul 7, 2011
of Hopkins, passed away at her home Wednesday, July 6, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. Age 95 years. Alice Stone was born January 16, 1916, the daughter of the late Walter and Bessie (Finch) Stone. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1933. Alice worked as an operator for Michigan Bell for five years and then as an operator...
Alfred L. Cortright
Jul 7, 2011
of Allegan, died Thursday, July 7, 2011 in California. Al was born April 12, 1928, in Detroit, the son of Adelbert and Zela (Dickey) Cortright. Al graduated from Western Michigan University and was a member of the Varsity Track Team. He received his Masters Degree from University of Michigan. Al worked for the Allegan Public Schools for 30 years, serving...
Esther Lorraine Draper
Jul 7, 2011
of Muskegon, formerly of Watson Twp., died Thursday, July 7, 2011 at the Poppen Hospice House. Mrs Draper was born September 7, 1920, in Watson Twp., the daughter of Robert and Theresa (Connor) Mc Laughlin. Esther graduated from Martin High School in 1937. She worked as a secretary for the Greater Muskegon Catholic Schools for over 10 years, and also...
Frances Elizabeth Wesaw
Jul 6, 2011
of Hopkins, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. Frances was born February 22, 1986, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Carl and Kelly (Compo) Wesaw. Frances was a Tribal Citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi's. She is survived by her fiancee, Glen Bennett, her parents, Carl and Kelly Wesaw, her brothers; David and Heather...
Leah Pauline (Brenner) Schwartz
Jul 3, 2011
of Adrian, died Sunday, July 3, 2011. Age 96 years. Leah Pauline Brenner was born April 12, 1915, the daughter of the late David and Hallie (Wheelock) Brenner. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1933. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. She then received her Masters Degree in Elementary Supervision from University...
Anne Madigan (Madigan) Spreitzer
Jul 3, 2011
of Allegan, died Sunday, July 3, 2011. Anne M. Madigan was born in Detroit Michigan, on June 15, 1920, to Charles and Grace (Lazotte) Madigan. She was the eldest daughter, and 3rd of their 9 children. She graduated from Wayne High School in 1938, and attended Wayne State University, Eastern Michigan University, and Western Michigan University, obtaining her teaching certification...
Betty J. Colley
Jun 29, 2011
of Allegan, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at the Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Colley was born March 6, 1922, in Allegan, the daughter of Clayton and Beatrice (Conklin) Oisten. Betty was a great cook, she worked at several restaurants in Allegan, the Log Cabin where she made all the pies, the Big Dipper, and later she and Roy...
Wilfred Jack Dendel
Jun 18, 2011
of Allegan, died peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Ely Manor Nursing Home. Jack was born December 26, 1924 in Allegan, the son of Wilfred and Ellen (Berry) Dendel. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1942, and attended MSU for one year before returning home to help on the family farm. Jack grew up on the family farm...
Gordon H. Dangremond
Jun 16, 2011
of Allegan, died Thursday, June 6, 2011, at the Allegan Country Estates. Mr. Dangremond was born December 9, 1919 in Hamilton, the son of Edward and Reka (Maatman) Dangremond. He was a private pilot for many years, and was one of the original members of the Allegan Aviation Assoc. at Padgham Field. Gordon was a Veteran of the United States...
Albert William Oisten
Jun 10, 2011
of Pullman, died Friday, June 10, 2011, at the Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mr. Oisten was born October 14, 1930, in Cheshire Twp., the son of William and Caroline (Belden) Oisten. Al was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean Conflict. He had worked for Bohn Aluminum in Holland for 32 years retiring...
Kathleen E. Singleton
Jun 6, 2011
of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Allegan, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 at her home in Gulf Harbour. Kathleen was born December 31, 1921, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Leo and Josephine (Lafarina) Longo. On December 9, 1942, Kathleen was united in marriage to Jack Henderson, who preceded her in death in 1981. After retiring from the...
Wallis E. Swope
May 30, 2011
of Allegan, went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 30, 2011 at the Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. Wallie was born January 3, 1942, in Cook County, IL, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Merrill) Tafil. She loved people and she loved her Lord, and spent many years sharing His good news with family, friends and strangers. She...
Garnet Wilma Pease
May 29, 2011
of Hopkins, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Sheldon Meadows in Hudsonville. Mrs. Pease was born August 3, 1919, in Hopkins, the daughter of William and Lena (Johnston) Martin. She was a member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter, Roberta and Glen DeWaard of Jenison, 4 grandchildren; Erin and Marc Seaverson, Eric DeWaard and Lizzie, Paul...
Evelyn A. Miller
May 28, 2011
of Allegan, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at the Allegan Country Estates. Mrs. Miller was born September 19, 1919, in Dorr, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth (Kromberg) Commans. Evelyn worked for the Allegan Public Schools at the High School Cafeteria for over 30 years, and loved her involvement with Life Long Learners. Surviving are her daughter, Gail and...
