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Derek  Kent Doran

Derek Kent Doran

Dec 11, 2020

Derek Kent Doran, 30, of Fennville, MI tragically passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020. Born June 25, 1990 in Quincy, IL and raised in Canton, MO, he was the son of Michael and Laura (Thompson) Doran. Derek was the husband of Mario Vega with whom he shared nearly four happy years together. He loved to spend time at the...

Edward  Raymond Fencl

Edward Raymond Fencl

Dec 9, 2020

Edward "Ed" R. Fencl Born in 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. Ed and his late wife, Lillian, began a long lifetime history on Lakeshore Drive in Fennville, where Lill's family purchased a summer cottage in the 1940s. Upon retirement in 1988, they set their roots with a permanent home in Saugatuck Township. Ed attended Farragut High School in Chicago. A lover...

Mitchel  Lee Bouwman

Mitchel Lee Bouwman

Dec 8, 2020

Mitchel Lee Bouwman, 47, of Fennville, MI passed away on December 8, 2020. Mitchel was born in Holland, MI to Charles Bouwman and Mary (Bouwman) Warner on October 23, 1973. He went to Fennville Public Schools, and he loved to play football and basketball during his time at Fennville High School. After high school, Mitchel attended University of Northwestern Ohio...

Paul  Scott Weber

Paul Scott Weber

Dec 2, 2020

Paul Scott Weber, 71 of Fennville, Michigan loved his Lord Jesus and is now resting with Him in heaven after passing away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home with his loving wife by his side. Born October 30, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Henry "Scotty" and Grace (Hollst) Weber and the husband...

Jose Luis Cleto Perez

Jose Luis Cleto Perez

Nov 29, 2020

Jose Luis Cleto Perez, 57, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at Holland Hospital. Jose was born to Odilon Cleto Zaragoza and Cleotilde Perez Perez in Ciudad Altamirano, Mexico. Jose and his wife, Paula Majin Barona, built a loving household. Together they cared for and loved their eight children and 21 grandchildren. His children knew that he was there...

Mary  Maxine (Carter)  Fowler

Mary Maxine (Carter) Fowler

Nov 28, 2020

Mary Maxine (Carter) Fowler, 98 of South Haven, Michigan passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Meadow Woods Nursing Home in Bloomingdale, Michigan. Born January 27, 1922 in South Haven, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Anna (Baily) Carter and the wife of the late Charles E. Fowler. Mary was known by her middle name,...

Betty  J. (Cornell)  Fountain

Betty J. (Cornell) Fountain

Nov 24, 2020

Please note change of dates. Visitation on Friday, Dec. 11th; Service on Saturday, Dec. 12th. Betty J. Fountain July 9, 1946 - November 24, 2020 On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, loving wife and mother, Betty Fountain, age 74 of Fennville, passed away. She was born July 9, 1946 in Big Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Beulah (Cain) Cornell....

Ester  Erlinda (Benavidez)  Benavidez

Ester Erlinda (Benavidez) Benavidez

Nov 8, 2020

Ester Benavidez, 64, of Milwaukee, WI passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Ester Erlinda Benavidez was born on June 22, 1956 in Three Rivers, MI to Frutoso and Apolinar Benavidez. She grew up in Fennville, went to Fennville High School. She loved to cook for everyone, watching movies and loved to garden. She loved collecting pictures of family members....

Edwards

Edwards

Oct 18, 2020

Shirley E Sentgerath May 22, 1928 - October 18, 2020 Shirley waited for the love of her life, John, to say goodbye before passing on. In 1954, John and Shirley met one another in Florida. It was love at first sight. That meeting began a 67 year long Love Affair, 2 years dating through the U.S. mail while John served...

Carroll Thomas "Tom" Denton

Carroll Thomas "Tom" Denton

Oct 14, 2020

Carroll "Tom" Denton, 76, of Pullman, MI passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Heritage Nursing Home in Zeeland, MI. He was born December 15, 1943 in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Tom was married to Diane Denton for 18 faithful years. he was a minister through Faith Christian Fellowship out of Nebraska. Tom faithfully served the Lord and his community. He loved...

Barbara  Lee (Bazan)  Brock

Barbara Lee (Bazan) Brock

Oct 8, 2020

Barbara Lee Brock, 80, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home. Born May 14, 1940 in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Rollin and Dorothea (Jager) Bazan and was the wife of the late James Brock. Barbara retired from Lifesaver after many years of faithful employment. She enjoyed cooking for everyone she...

Shari  Lee (Ruth)  Mccrory

Shari Lee (Ruth) Mccrory

Sep 30, 2020

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shari Lee McCrory, who passed away September 30,2020. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard Ruth and Verne Ruth; and her husband, Orrin McCrory. She is also survived by her children, Jami (Jim Trauscht) McCrory, Kelly (Marc) Monique, and Stacy (Chris) Nolan; and sister, Rae Melin. She leaves behind...

Gregorio Pena

Gregorio Pena

Sep 13, 2020

Gregorio Pena, 86, of Fennville, MI passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Born May 26, 1934 in Weslaco, TX, he was the son of the late Luis and Clemencia (Muniz) Pena. Gregorio was the husband of Guadalupe (Pina) Pena. They had been married sixty-two years and together raised seven children. In addition to his...

John  August Napoli  Sr.

John August Napoli Sr.

Sep 12, 2020

John August Napoli, Sr., 78, of Fennville, MI passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Born October 1, 1941 in Harvey, IL, he was the son of the late Frank Dominic and Edna Frederika (Schultz) Napoli. John was a devout Catholic and a forty-year member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Douglas. He was...

Leo  Henry Banaszak  Iii

Leo Henry Banaszak Iii

Sep 12, 2020

Leo Henry Banaszak III, 63, of Ganges, Michigan unexpectedly passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020. Born the eldest son of Leo Henry Banaszak Jr and Shirley (Minné) Banaszak in South Haven, Michigan on October 4, 1956. Leo graduated from Fennville High School, Class of 1975 and then proceeded to enter the workforce. He was a very hard worker and spent...

Katterin  Jacobo Hernandez

Katterin Jacobo Hernandez

Sep 11, 2020

Katterin Jacobo Hernandez, 13, of Pullman, MI tragically passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Born February 19, 2007 in El Peten, Guatemala, she was the daughter of Juan Alberto Jacobo Garcia and Vilma Aracely Hernandez Aceytuno. Katterin attended Bloomindale Public Schools. She was a talented artist and loved spending time drawing. Katterin is survived by her...

Susan  Marie (Lacy)  Close

Susan Marie (Lacy) Close

Sep 10, 2020

Susan Marie Close, age 63, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. peacefully at home. Susan was born on March 1, 1957 in Douglas, MI. She worked for 17 years at Birdseye Food in Fennville, MI. She enjoyed being a homemaker, taking care of her family and hosting holidays. Susan is survived by her husband...

Anna  May Skaggs

Anna May Skaggs

Sep 6, 2020

Anna May Skaggs, 61, of Fennville, MI passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 6, 2020. Born November 2, 1958 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha (McElyea) Skaggs. Anna was a natural with children and had worked many years as a childcare provider in the Fennville area. She also...

Angel Diego Guadalupe Cleto Majin

Angel Diego Guadalupe Cleto Majin

Sep 5, 2020

Angel Diego Guadalupe Cleto-Majin, 16, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Born November 26, 2003 in Holland, MI, he was the son of Jose Luis Cleto Perez and Paula Majin Varona. Angel was a very outgoing young man who loved to help anyone in any way that he was able. He was a youth leader at...

Carl  Richard Southworth

Carl Richard Southworth

Sep 4, 2020

Carl Richard Southworth, 72, of Holland, MI passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Born September 22, 1947 in Kalamazoo, he was the son of the late Donald J and Caroline Betty (Smith) Southworth and was the husband of Ruth Elaine (Prins) Southworth. Carl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed going hunting whenever he was able....

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