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Ervin Leroy Kimber
Sep 24, 2026
Ervin Leroy Kimber
July 25, 1945 – September 24, 2026
Ervin Leroy Kimber, age 81, of Allegan County, Michigan, passed away on September 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and a life well lived.
Born on July 25, 1945, in Holland, Michigan, Ervin carried the values of hard work, steadfast faith, and family throughout his life. He was known for...
Gary Lee Thomann
Sep 21, 2026
Gary Thomann, 75, of Fennville, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born in Douglas, Michigan, on December 27, 1950.
Gary was the son of the late Winnifred Thomann. He graduated from Fennville High School in 1970. He worked at Harrington Construction for many years and retired from Thermatron.
Outside of work, Gary enjoyed spending...
Bruce Alan Hop
Sep 19, 2026
Bruce Alan Hop, 79, born on May 14, 1947, in Zeeland, Michigan, passed away in Saugatuck, Michigan, on September 19, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the things he loved most.
Bruce lived a life rooted in craftsmanship and quiet dedication. He spent many years working in automotive body work, where his...
Charles Henry Wishart
Sep 13, 2026
Charles Henry Wishart, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Charles (Chuck) was born on March 5, 1939, on the family farm in Granger, Indiana to Henry and Dorothy Wishart. He later moved with his parents to New Port Richey, Florida as a teenager. After high school he was employed...
Bruce Allen Zylstra
Sep 3, 2026
Bruce Allen Zylstra
December 23, 1955 – September 3, 2026
It is with profound sadness that I announce the unexpected passing of my loving husband and companion for 33 years, Bruce A Zylstra on September 3, 2026.
Bruce (70), of Fennville, MI, was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on December 23, 1955, to his loving parents Gerrit Glenn and Bonnie Marie (Luyk) Zylstra...
Nellie Jean Halcomb
Sep 1, 2026
Nellie Jean Halcomb
June 16, 1944 – September 1, 2026
Nellie Jean Halcomb, age 82, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away on September 1, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1944, in London, Kentucky to the late Ben and Della Johnson.
Nellie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought comfort and warmth to those around her. She was known...
Keith Hartley Yetzke
Aug 21, 2026
Keith Hartley Yetzke, 73, of Pullman, Michigan passed away August 21, 2026. He was born in Coloma, Michigan June 24, 1953, the son of Edward and Lucille (Miney) Yetzke.
He lived in St. Joseph, Michigan until his family moved to Pullman when he was 16. He graduated from Fennville High School in 1971. He was employed at Chris Craft and Tiara...
Alejo Martinez
Aug 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Alejo Martinez, 90 of Fennville, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 17th, 2026 surrounded by family. Born July 20, 1936 in Matehuala, Mexico. Alejo was one of nine children born to the late Roman Martinez and Alejandra (Garcia) Martinez.
Alejo was a loving husband, father,...
Dale Lynn Chamberlain
Aug 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Dale Lynn Chamberlain, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Dale passed away peacefully at her home in Fennville, Michigan, on August 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with illness.
Born on April 18, 1945, in...
Shirley Marie Zawila
Aug 1, 2026
Shirley Marie (O’Neal) Zawila, 77, of Enid, OK and formerly of Fennville, MI, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Holland Hospital. Born November 16, 1948 in Auburndale, FL, she was the daughter of the late Bing and Dorothy O’Neal Crosby and was the wife of Richard J. Zawila. Shirley had a great love for her German shepherds and cared...
Carol Margaret Huyser
Jul 31, 2026
Carol Margaret Huyser, age 90, of Hamilton, Michigan, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1936, in Rockford, Michigan, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her students, her church, and her community.
Carol graduated from Rockford High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. She...
R "Lee" Wade
Jul 16, 2026
R Lee Wade AKA “Lee”, passed peacefully with family by his side, at Golden Orchards in Fennville, MI, on July 16, 2026. Lee was born to his late parents Robert and Thula (Dumbar) Wade in Lyons, Kansas, on November 9, 1931. After losing his first wife Kathleen (Murray) Wade in 2005, and sometime later, Lee remarried Margaret (Chatterson) Wade and...
Barbara Jean Birkholz
Jul 13, 2026
Barbara (Thompson) Birkholz, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 13,2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Throughout her life, Barbara was fortunate to find love twice. She shared many happy years with her first husband, Robert Thompson, until his passing. In time, she found love again and married Leo Birkholz, with whom she built another cherished chapter of her life. Both...
David Scott Nyland
Jun 20, 2026
David Scott Nyland
October 27, 1966 - June 20, 2026
David faced many battles throughout his lifetime but faced them with courage, determination and a positive attitude. He had an innate ability to connect with other people and was a compassionate listener. David passed away on June 20, 2026, at the McLaren Greater Lansing Main Hospital in Lansing MI. He is survived...
Linda Joan Oetman
Jun 15, 2026
Linda Joan (DeVries) Oetman, age 54, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away on June 15, 2026. She was born on July 1, 1971, in St. Joseph, Michigan, to the late Robert and Jean DeVries.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around her. She shared 11 wonderful years of marriage with...
Glen Bradford
Jun 15, 2026
Glen Bradford passed at home, with family, on June 15, 2026, in Fennville, MI. He was born to his late parents Elijah and Victoria (Roberts) Bradford on June 15, 1962, in Holland, MI. Glen and Angela (Coffey) Bradford were married for 42 years. He was a devoted and loving husband, putting the needs of his wife above his own. Glen...
Rex Allen Smith
May 31, 2026
Rex Allen Smith
Born to Rosemarry and Larry on May 12, 1974, in Allegan, Michigan, At the age of 52, Rex passed away on May 31, 2026.
Rex spent much of his life in Fennville, Michigan, where he built a life centered around hard work, family, friendship, and laughter.
Rex was a hardworking man and dedicated turkey farmer for many years. He took...
Claire Michael Zollars
May 17, 2026
Claire Michael Zollars, 9, of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born May 22, 2016 in Mikado, MI, Claire was one of ten in a litter born to Leela and Tyler. Adorned with her bright yellow collar and arguably the plumpest of the bunch, she made an instant...
Eliner Jean Schultz
May 15, 2026
Eliner Jean (Earl) Schultz went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2026. She was raised by her mother Alice (Harrington) Earl, born on July 27, 1932, in Fennville, MI. Eliner shared 75 years of marriage with Merlin Schultz. She was a member of the Ganges United Methodist Church. Eliner was an Art Teacher and loved helping...
Timothy "Tim" Paul Johnson
May 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Paul Johnson, age 74, on May 15, 2026. Tim suffered from COPD for many years, but you would have hardly noticed. He never complained about his struggle. In his final weeks, Tim was under hospice care. We are comforted in knowing he passed from this life into the...
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