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Tammy  Lynn (Walaszewski)  Knight

Tammy Lynn (Walaszewski) Knight

Oct 31, 2021

Tammy Lynn Knight, 59, of Hamilton, MI passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Holland Hospital. Born December 9, 1961 in Douglas, she was the daughter of the late Leonard W. and Darlene L. (Gable) Walaszewski. Tammy had attended Fennville United Methodist Church. She loved to travel and going camping. Tammy especially enjoyed going up north and touring the wineries...

Joyce (Tresch)  Bruder

Joyce (Tresch) Bruder

Oct 30, 2021

Joyce Bruder, 90, of Fennville passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in St. Louis, Missouri she spent her childhood riding the street cars to visit her grandparents and cheering on her St. Louis Cardinals. Joyce was a graduate of Southern Illinois University. She was proceeded in death by her parents Fredrick and Irene Tresch,...

Joan  Louise (Squire)  Thomas

Joan Louise (Squire) Thomas

Oct 30, 2021

Joan Louise Thomas, 77 of Ganges, Michigan, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born August 24, 1944 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of Roland and Florence (Rewa) Squire and the wife of Bob Thomas. Joan was raised Catholic and proud of her Christian faith. Many categorized Joan as being the most selfless and generous person they knew,...

Shirley  June (Oisten)  Vanorder

Shirley June (Oisten) Vanorder

Oct 21, 2021

Shirley June VanOrder, 82 of Allegan, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at her home. Born November 18, 1938 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Lena (Peas) Oisten and the wife of the late Paul VanOrder. Shirley was a woman of faith and had a true...

Beth  Ann (Miller)  Wolthuis

Beth Ann (Miller) Wolthuis

Oct 18, 2021

Beth Wolthuis, 63, of Saugatuck passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at home with her beloved husband by her side who will continue to honor her legacy by living life to the fullest. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of Wallace and JoEllen (Strong) Miller and the wife of Ted Wolthuis for over 40 years. Beth...

Velia Herrera

Velia Herrera

Oct 18, 2021

Velia Herrera, 67 of Holland, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Holland, Michigan. Born August 16, 1954 in La Feria, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo and Eluteria (Garza) Herrera and the wife of Victor E. Gutierrez. Velia was a wonderful and caring woman who put her family first....

Tony  Edward Brimhall  Jr.

Tony Edward Brimhall Jr.

Oct 18, 2021

Tony Edward Brimhall, Jr., 39 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Holland Hospital. Born March 2, 1982 in Holland, Michigan, he was the son of Tony E. Brimhall, Sr. and Debra A. Smith Armstrong. Tony was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed playing pool and fishing. Being a die-hard Detroit Lion's fan, he never gave up...

Luella  Jean (Walker)  Ballou

Luella Jean (Walker) Ballou

Oct 16, 2021

Luella Jean Ballou, 80, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas, Michigan after a brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born January 15, 1941 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jessie (Cunningham) Walker and wife of the late Herman Glenn "Bud" Ballou. Jean, as...

Armelia  "Waldo" Brown

Armelia "Waldo" Brown

Oct 13, 2021

Armelia (Waldo) Brown, 80 of Douglas, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Grace of Douglas Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center in Holland, Michigan with her family by her side. Born April 10, 1941, Armelia was the daughter of the late Catherine Waldo and the wife of the late James Alton Brown. Together, Armelia and James had four children,...

Sonya  Lynn (Peters)  Ouendag

Sonya Lynn (Peters) Ouendag

Sep 28, 2021

Sonya Lynn Peters Ouendag February 23rd, 1967-September 28th, 2021 Sonya Lynn Ouendag (née Peters), 54, went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 28th, 2021 after a three-year battle with brain cancer. She was born on February 23rd, 1967 in Grand Rapids, MI to Gary and Sandra Peters. An active member of the Fennville United Methodist Church, Sonya spent...

Jerome  Albert Schorle

Jerome Albert Schorle

Sep 16, 2021

Jerome Albert Schorle, 83, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Born November 11, 1937 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Albert and Frances (Koenig) Schorle and was the husband of Betty (Wadsworth) Schorle for 62 years. Mr. Schorle served honorably in the United States Army where he had...

Mary  A. (Piwowar)  Madejczyk

Mary A. (Piwowar) Madejczyk

Sep 15, 2021

Mary Madejczyk of Buchanan, Michigan left this world to return to the Lord on September 15th at the age of 104. Arrangements are currently pending and will be updated here as soon as information becomes available. (Taken from the Brown Funeral Home, Niles, MI) Service Details. Service When: Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 2:00pm Location: Taylor Cemetery Address: Address: Not Available...

Karen  A. (Paulin)  Grostick

Karen A. (Paulin) Grostick

Sep 8, 2021

Karen Grostick (Paulin) 53 of Fennville gained her wings September 8, 2021. Her greatest joys were her family, friends and especially, time with her grandchildren. Born on August 4, 1968, in Berrien Springs. Karen will continue to be a beacon of light for all she touched, as she now peacefully and gracefully watches over her family: Husband: Raymond Grostick of...

Anna Marie May (Nolan)  Cummins

Anna Marie May (Nolan) Cummins

Sep 7, 2021

Anna Marie May Cummins, 49 of Bangor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born December 20, 1971 in Holland, Michigan, she was the daughter of Patricia (Gann) Nolan and the late Thomas Nolan. Anna had a love for life and spent time riding motorcycles as well as walking the South Haven pier as...

Delores  Emma (Luchene)  Leonard

Delores Emma (Luchene) Leonard

Sep 4, 2021

Delores E. Leonard (Dolly), age 85, of Fennville, MI went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Dolly was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Eugene and her sons, John and Richard. Dolly is survived by her children, Laura, Daniel, and Michael; grandchildren, Amy, Heather, Eron, and Jacob; great-grandchildren, Emily and Angel; sister, Suz Bond; brothers, Clifford, Harold;...

Herman Glenn "Bud" Ballou

Herman Glenn "Bud" Ballou

Aug 24, 2021

Herman Glenn "Bud" Ballou, 85, of Fennville, MI passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born December 29, 1935 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Herman Walter and Edith Kate (Hiorns) Ballou and was the husband of Luella Jean (Walker) Ballou. Bud had worked for General Electric for thirty-five...

James  Donald Suerth

James Donald Suerth

Aug 24, 2021

James Donald Suerth, 89, of Fennville, MI passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Holland Hospital. Born March 19, 1932 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Robert Vincent Suerth and Florence Woelfel Suerth and was the husband of the late Kay Suerth. Mr. Suerth had served honorably in the United States Navy. Following his discharge, he...

Elijah Lopez

Elijah Lopez

Aug 14, 2021

Elijah Lopez, 38 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Holland Hospital. Born December 28, 1982 in Post, Texas, he was the son of Earnest and Estella (Lopez) Caudill. Raised in Fennville, Michigan, Elijah was a self-taught chef and loved to cook, providing great meals for his clientele as well as his family. He had an amazing...

Nicole Brittani "Brittani" (Haynes)  Haynes

Nicole Brittani "Brittani" (Haynes) Haynes

Aug 4, 2021

Nicole Brittani Haynes, 32 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2021 at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming, Michigan as she lost her battle with cancer. Born June 17, 1989 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of William Eaton Haynes III and Teresa DeJesus VanderHart. For 32 years, Brittani was known as someone who could...

Guadalupe  "Lupe" (Diaz)  Jimenez

Guadalupe "Lupe" (Diaz) Jimenez

Jul 20, 2021

Guadalupe "Lupe" Jimenez, 76, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home with family. Born September 14, 1944 in Harlingen, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Genaro and Isabela Diaz. Her family decided to move to Fennville, and it was here that she met and married Primitivo Jimenez. Lupe was...

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