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Carl "Wayne" Mcfarland

Carl "Wayne" Mcfarland

Nov 16, 2025

If we try to list all the things he was to the people he knew and loved, we are bound to leave someone out. Wayne was the epitome of what it means to be a good neighbor. He was a self-proclaimed simple hillbilly (or hippie, depending on the decade), with a sarcastic sense of humor. If you knew him,...

Geraldine Marie Baker

Geraldine Marie Baker

Nov 1, 2025

Geraldine M Logan-Baker passed away with her friends and family by her side at  Grace of Douglas!!

Geraldine, (Geri), was preceded in death by two of her sons Louis Logan and Stephen Campbell.

Her surviving children are Tammy (Sonny) Page, Dan Logan, Tim (Julie) Logan, Troy (Tina) Logan, Todd Logan.

Geri loved her...

Charles Ray Kimber, Sr.

Charles Ray Kimber, Sr.

Oct 26, 2025

Charles Ray Kimber, Sr., 75, of Fennville, MI passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Holland Hospital.  Born January 9, 1950 in Holland, he was the son of the late Harley and Margaret (Diepenhorst) Kimber and was the husband of the late Patti Ann Kimber.  Charles was a man of very strong faith who loved spending time with his...

William Dale Vandervelden

William Dale Vandervelden

Oct 24, 2025

William Dale VanderVelden, 88, of Holland, MI passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at Douglas Cove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Douglas.  Born May 3, 1937 in Holland, he was the son of the late William Charles Frederick and Jeannette (Ver Burg) VanderVelden and was the husband of Carol Ann (Greene) VanderVelden.  Bill was a 1955 graduate of Holland...

Patrick Bloise, Jr.

Patrick Bloise, Jr.

Oct 20, 2025

Patrick Bloise, age 88, of Fennville, passed away peacefully in Holland Michigan. Patrick spent the last 10 years living at Resthaven in Holland. A retired machinist from the City of Chicago, Patrick enjoyed a relaxed life of simple pleasures including tending to and hunting on his Fennville property, reading, and listening to music. He worked locally, after retiring to...

Juanita Martinez

Juanita Martinez

Oct 19, 2025

Juanita Martinez, 71, of Holland, MI, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at her home.  Born June 7, 1954 in San Benito, TX, she was the daughter of the late Fernando Decilos and Marie Juarez and was the wife of Antonio Carrizalez Martinez.

Juanita spent 50 years of her life in a beautiful marriage with Antonio Martinez....

Kenneth Leroy Zecklin

Kenneth Leroy Zecklin

Oct 13, 2025

Kenneth Leroy Zecklin, 74, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Meijer Heart center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born June 26, 1951, in Allegan, Michigan, the son of the late George Jr. and Wanda (Gillispie) Zecklin.

Ken joined the U.S. Navy in 1969 right after High School. After completing his service, he...

Mary Alice Mckeown

Mary Alice Mckeown

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Alice McKeown, 100, of Fennville, MI, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.  Born June 12, 1925 in Huntington, IN, she was the daughter of the late Luther A. and Bertha (Poe) Plasterer and was the wife of the late Eldon E. McKeown.  Growing up on the family farm, Mary learned the value of a strong work ethic at...

David Allen Kruger

David Allen Kruger

Sep 19, 2025

David Allen Kruger passed on September 19, 2025, with family by his side. David was born June 19, 1963, to his parents Richard and Eleanor (Arnt) Kruger in St. Joseph, MI. David was a hard worker and enjoyed taking care of his family. When he wasn't working, he was hunting the woods, or fishing on local lakes. He was...

Gerald Virgil Polk

Gerald Virgil Polk

Sep 14, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) was born on December 26, 1942, in Detroit to Virginius and Kathleen Polk. He passed away on Sunday, September 14th after enjoying a day full of family and friends.

During his younger years, Jerry grew up in Parisville, MI attending St. Mary's Catholic School. He grew up with extended family, as his grandparents owned an...

Janie (Castillo)  Pitts

Janie (Castillo) Pitts

Sep 4, 2025

Janie Pitts (Castillo), born March 31, 1930, in Bryan, Texas, to Eusebio and Anita Castillo, passed away peacefully in her home on September 4, 2025, at the age of 95.

The daughter of immigrant parents, Janie's early years were shaped by hard work, faith, and responsibility. Her family migrated around the states for work, and when her...

Barbara Jean Jerue

Barbara Jean Jerue

Aug 31, 2025

Barbara Jean Jerue, 89, of Pullman, Mi was born August 29, 1936, to Edward and Wilma (Busfield) Moored in Allegan, MI. She passed away August 31, 2025, at the Leia & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon, MI.

She married William Jerue in 1956, and they raised their children in Casco Township. They were married for 54...

David Lee Fosdick

David Lee Fosdick

Aug 23, 2025

David Lee Fosdick, 84, of Fennville, MI, peacefully passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at MediLodge of Holland. Dave was born in Douglas, MI on October 28, 1940 to Bernard and Ruth (Dick) Fosdick.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in the early 1960s and was honorably discharged after two years of service. In 2002, he retired...

Christian (Chris) Tandrup Knudsen

Christian (Chris) Tandrup Knudsen

Aug 22, 2025

Christian (Chris) Tandrup Knudsen, 87, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Danish immigrants Frederick and Sonja (Tandrup) Knudsen and resided in the Roseland neighborhood.  Chris attended Fenger High School where he played football from 1952-1954.  After graduating from Fenger High School, Chris honorably served...

George Aguilar

George Aguilar

Aug 9, 2025

George Aguilar, 78, passed at way at his home in Fennville, Michigan, on Saturday, August 9. Survived by his wife of Fennville, Beverly Aguilar, two children, several grand and great grandchildren, five brothers and one sister. George lived in Fennville most of his life, worked for the State of Michigan, loved to golf and frequented West Shore Golf club...

Leo Rex Beach Ii

Leo Rex Beach Ii

Jul 28, 2025

Leo Rex Beach II, 76, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1948, in Mascotte, Florida, to Leo Rex I and Dorothy Mae Beach (Hurst).

Leo married the love of his life, Pamela (Smith), in September 1970, they shared 54 years. He was a loving father to their...

Shirley Rae (Rust)  Broe

Shirley Rae (Rust) Broe

Jul 12, 2025

Shirley Rae Broe, a true radiance in the lives of all who knew her, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 97 in Holland, Michigan. Born on August 23, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, Shirley blossomed into a remarkable woman whose zest for life was matched only by her immense talent and love for her family....

Ralph Stears Mcmahon

Ralph Stears Mcmahon

Jul 8, 2025

Ralph Stears McMahon, a cherished educator, devoted family man, and avid traveler, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at his home in Fennville, MI. Born on May 12, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to the late John and Margaret (Stears) McMahon, Ralph's life was a testament to the power of love, education, and adventure.

Ralph's journey began...

Gary Burch Jackson

Gary Burch Jackson

Jul 6, 2025

Gary Burch Jackson

November 7, 1952 – July 6, 2025

Gary Burch Jackson, 72, of Holland, Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his home. Born November 7, 1952, in Redlands, California to the late Leon and Yvonne Jackson.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brother John...

Bruce Allen Maas

Bruce Allen Maas

Jun 23, 2025

Bruce Allen Maas, age 70, passed away peacefully with his 2 children by his side on June 23rd, 2025. Bruce was born June 16, 1955, in Chicago, IL, to Howard Sr and Elverta (Gessler) Maas. In Bruce's adolescent years, his family moved to a cottage near the Lake in Pullman, MI. This is where their roots began. This is...

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