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Alan Carl Roerig

Alan Carl Roerig

Nov 2, 2022

Alan Roerig, Sr. of Fennville, Michigan passed away peacefully on November 2, 2022. At his side were his loving wife of 63 years, Elizabeth "Jill" (Shanahan) and son, Christopher Roerig. Alan was born in Berwyn, Illinois in 1938. He is survived by his sister, Caryl Levita; his children, Christopher (Monica Polancic) Roerig, Kathaleen (Sean) O'Brien, Timothy (Cynthia) Roerig and...

Gary Charles Squire

Gary Charles Squire

Oct 31, 2022

Gary Squire, 81 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the home he built, surrounded by his family. Gary was an Army Veteran. He owned the Standard Station in Fennville from 1966 to 1979 and then went on to work at Pfizer where he eventually retired from. Gary was an avid outdoorsman who loved to...

John Charles Weaver

John Charles Weaver

Oct 18, 2022

John Charles Weaver 71, of South Haven, Michigan, passed away October 18, 2022 at the Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan. Born December 8, 1950 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James and Ruth (Hennick) Weaver. John was a strong, funny, and loving family man. In his spare time, he enjoyed flying and cabinet making. John...

Lester Allen Bell

Lester Allen Bell

Oct 16, 2022

Lester Allen Bell, 87 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Addington Place in Holland, Michigan. Born January 25, 1935, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Luther and Florence (Heckard) Bell and the husband of the late Sally J. (Hutchins) Bell. Lester and his wife enjoyed their life together...

Eleanor Marie (Arnt)  Kruger

Eleanor Marie (Arnt) Kruger

Oct 7, 2022

Eleanor Marie (Arnt) Kruger, 84, of Pullman, MI passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Golden Orchards in Fennville. Born March 19, 1938 in Eau Claire, MI, she was the daughter of the late Rolla and Esther (Johnson) Arnt and was the wife of Richard Gustav Kruger. Eleanor and Richard were members of Douglas Community Church. During their marriage...

Merchant Henry Brown  Jr.

Merchant Henry Brown Jr.

Oct 7, 2022

Merchant Henry Brown, Jr. was born to the union of Merchant Brown And Winnie Roane on August 7, 1925 in King William, Virginia. He was the youngest child and only boy. As a child, Merchant attended school in King William, Virginia. He attended King William High School for two to three years and then began working on his family's...

Randolph Scott Thompson

Randolph Scott Thompson

Oct 6, 2022

Randolph Scott Thompson passed away pain free at his home in Zeeland October 6, 2022. Randy was born on September 4, 1958 in Allegan, Michigan, to his parents Robert and Barbara (Fosdick) Thompson. After graduating high school from Fennville class of '76 he would go on to meet Debora Schreiber, the love of his life, at a Halloween party....

David Earl Hutchins

David Earl Hutchins

Sep 29, 2022

David Earl Hutchins, 78 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Holland Hospital. Born June 4, 1944 in Douglas, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Helen (Bale) Hutchins and the husband of Debra (Hapke) Hutchins. David and Debra were proud to be the first Hobo King and Queen at the City of...

Stella Francine (Ledford)  North

Stella Francine (Ledford) North

Sep 28, 2022

Stella Francine North, 75 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at her home. Born June 25, 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Joel and Lois (Hill) Ledford and the wife of the late Bobby North. Stella was a truly amazing woman. She had...

Raymond Gonzales

Raymond Gonzales

Sep 28, 2022

Raymond Gonzales, 74 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born April 18, 1948, in La Font, Missouri, he was the son of the late Solomon and Josefina (Vallejo) Gonzales. Raymond possessed wonderful qualities that allowed him to be friends with many people that crossed his path in life. He had...

Alice Elaine (Zwiers)  Berens

Alice Elaine (Zwiers) Berens

Sep 4, 2022

Alice Elaine Berens, 91, of Douglas, MI passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at Douglas Cove Nursing Home. Born August 14, 1931 in Holland, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Bertha (Vander Zwaag) Zwiers and was the wife of the late Robert John Berens. Alice loved elephants and enjoyed collecting different elephant items over the...

Lawrence William Babinski

Lawrence William Babinski

Sep 1, 2022

Lawrence William Babinski, 82, passed quietly on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Larry loved his wife of 62 years, Phyllis, more than anything. They loved their many trips to Memphis, and in their later years they enjoyed summers in Michigan and winters in Florida. Family was the most important part of his life....

Leo Vanderhulst

Leo Vanderhulst

Aug 23, 2022

Leo VanDerHulst, 81 of Holland, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Appledorn Assisted Living South in Holland, Michigan. Born March 3, 1941, in Holland, Michigan, he was the son of the late Albert and Alyda (Grotenhuis) VanDerHulst. Leo worked as a mechanic most of his life, though, since he loved it so much and was very...

Joanna (Mitts)  Diaz

Joanna (Mitts) Diaz

Aug 21, 2022

JoAnna Mitts Diaz, 71 of Holland, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at her home. Born November 12, 1950, in Newport, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Coy and Helen (Ray) Mitts. JoAnna was a kind and caring person, who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her spare time was spent...

Walter Alfred Collis  Jr.

Walter Alfred Collis Jr.

Aug 17, 2022

Walter Alfred Collis, Jr., 76 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Golden Orchards in Fennville, Michigan. Born July 14, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Walter Sr. and Geneva (Randolph) Collis. Walter was blessed to have a job he enjoyed at American Aerosol (now known as Sherman Williams), where he...

Santiago Solis

Santiago Solis

Aug 10, 2022

Santiago Solis, 87 of Fennville, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Fennville, Michigan. Born December 1, 1934 in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, he was the son of the late Vicente and Matilde (Abrego) Solis. Santiago was a hard-working farmer, spending 40 years farming before retiring to become a...

Jane Ann (Collins)  Nally

Jane Ann (Collins) Nally

Aug 8, 2022

Jane Ann Nally, 88 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her residence in Golden Orchards. Born May 4, 1934, in Ganges Township, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Connie (Plummer) Collins and the wife of the late F. Eugene Nally. Jane progressed through the County Normal teaching system and eventually studied at...

Phillip  Lawrence Wightman

Phillip Lawrence Wightman

Aug 7, 2022

Phillip Lawrence Wightman, 81 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at his home. Born February 1, 1941, in Douglas, Michigan, he was the son of the late Chester and Hilda (Stein) Wightman and the husband of Fae Ann (Christensen) Wightman. Phil was a hard worker who owned and operated his own plumbing company, Wightman Service Plumbing...

Robert Floyd Deets

Robert Floyd Deets

Aug 5, 2022

Robert "Bob" Deets, 69 of Fennville, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 5, 2022. Bob had a gift of engaging in meaningful conversation with so many, in such a kind and caring way. He was a loving man, always there for his family and friends. Bob had retired from a lifelong career in the engraved fine...

Anita (Gonzales)  Oliva

Anita (Gonzales) Oliva

Jul 16, 2022

Anita Gonzales Oliva, 71 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Holland Hospital. Born August 18, 1950 in Weslaco, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Salamon and Josephina (Vallejo) Gonzales and the wife of the late Antonio Perez Oliva. Anita attended Fennville High School and was a long-time resident of Fennville. Anita loved to...

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