Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2019

Catherine Mary Hughes, 66, of Saugatuck, MI, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at her sister's home in Saugatuck. Born August 22, 1953 in Wyandotte, MI, she was the daughter of the late Allan Michael and Catherine (Cassar) Hughes and was the wife of Kevin Jude Marin. Catherine and her family had lived in St. Croix and St. Thomas in...

Sep 10, 2019

Adrianna Schut, 92, of Fennville, MI passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born December 19, 1926 in Dorr, MI, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Machiela) DeKraker and was the wife of the late Albert Schut. Mrs. Schut was a member of Hope Reformed Church in...

Sep 6, 2019

Charles Jay Bouwman, 71, of Fennville, MI passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at Holland Hospital. Born March 25, 1948 in Holland, he was the son of the late Donald and Anna (Sas) Bouwman. Charles was a veteran of the United States Navy where he had worked as an aircraft mechanic. He loved hunting and was an avid fisherman. Charles...

Sep 3, 2019

Jenny Lynn Von Ins, 40, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at her home. Born July 11, 1979 in Tacoma, WA, she was the daughter of the late Martin Urs and Kathy Jo (Streur) Von Ins. Jenny, or "Tink" as she was affectionately known by many, had lived and worked in the Saugatuck-Douglas area for the better part of...

Aug 21, 2019

Keith E. Wilkinson, 68, of Fennville, MI passed away Aug 21, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 12, 1951 in South Haven, MI the son of Nick and Mary Wilkinson. His brother Kevin and special niece Denise preceded him in death. He is survived by his stepmother Blanche Wilkinson, his wife of 28 years...

Aug 16, 2019

Adrian "Bud" Wayne Giles, 85, of Fennville, MI, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. Born November 23, 1933 in Manila, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Lester and Virginia (Taylor) Giles and was the husband of Christine May (Woolf) Giles. Bud retired from Holland Hitch where he worked as...

Aug 12, 2019

William "Bill" Edgar Wadsworth, age 75, lifelong resident of Fennville, MI passed away Monday, August 12, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side. Bill is survived by his daughters, Darcy and Terri; a sister, Betty (Jerome) Schorle; two grandchildren, Derrick Bradley (Megan Phillips) and Makel Bradley; a great-granddaughter, Maisie Bradley; one niece and one nephew. Bill is...

Aug 11, 2019

Shirley Yvonne TerHaar 12/6/1932 - 8/11/2019 Age 86 Shirley Yvonne (Mack) TerHaar passed away peacefully in her home August 11, 2019. Shirley lived for her family; infused into every facet of her kids and grandkids' lives; determined not to miss a thing. She lived her entire life in Holland, MI; close to her family. Living her life pretty simply; a...

Aug 4, 2019

Gladys Mae Bynum, 98, of Fennville, MI passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home with family and friends by her side. Born May 10, 1921 in Marianna, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Queen Victoria (Scott) Franklin. She was the matriarch of the family and the oldest living survivor of twenty siblings. Gladys moved...

Aug 2, 2019

Patricia Jean (Serie) Knikelbine, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Country Home in Pullman. Pat was born in Hamilton, MI to the late Leonard and Louise (Meulenbelt) Serie. She married Gus Knikelbine on September 28, 1957 and they would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this year. Pat worked for a few years in factories before...

Jul 30, 2019

Verna Mae Pitcher, 74, of Fennville, MI passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. Born July 21, 1945 in Holland, MI, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Knoll) Streicher and was the wife of Donald Pitcher. Verna was a dedicated member of Immanuel Reformed Church where she had...

Jul 25, 2019

Joyce Elaine Korthaze, 90, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home. Born November 19, 1928 in Hartford, MI, she was the only child of the late Basil and Estelle (Guifoil) Robbins. She was the devoted wife of Edward J. Korthaze who preceded her in death in 2016. Mrs. Korthaze taught fifth grade at St. Agnes...

Jul 21, 2019

Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, July 26th, 2019 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Chappell Funeral Home Address: 637 W. Main St. Fennville, Michigan 49408 Second Visitation When: Friday, July 26th, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Chappell Funeral Home Address: 637 W. Main St. Fennville, Michigan 49408 Service When: Saturday, July 27th, 2019 11:00am Location: The Salinas Home Address: 2411 Retreat Road...

Jul 18, 2019

Richard Edward Gliwa, 77, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his Hutchins Lake home. Born March 13, 1942 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Joseph George Gliwa and Mary (Bandyk) Gliwa, husband of Joni (Simon) Gliwa and father to Ashley Rose. Also known as Richy, Deep Pockets Richie and R.G.; he was...

Jul 18, 2019

Dorothy Irene (Spencer) Scott, 91, of Allegan and formerly of Casco Township passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born August 9, 1927 in South Haven, she was the daughter of the late Floyd A. and Corlan (Lyman) Spencer. She married George W. Scott on June 29, 1947 at the family home in Casco Township. Mrs. Scott...

Jul 18, 2019

Jul 17, 2019

Lawrence Rufus Monique, Jr., 70 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born February 19, 1949 in Douglas, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Viola (Austin) Monique Sr. Lawrence, known to most as Larry, loved to bowl. He spent 50 years of his life serving as the Greater Holland Bowling...

Jul 17, 2019

Patricia Janice (Usiak) Rummer, 77, of Fennville went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Born November 26, 1941 in Shelby, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Mildred (Danicek) Usiak. She married Claude Rummer on June 18, 1966 and they enjoyed fifty-three years of marriage. Pat was an active member of St. Peter Catholic...

Jul 13, 2019

Janice Darline (Lung) Walton, 77, of Pullman, MI passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Florida. Born May 8, 1942 in Ann Arbor, MI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Marie (Thiede) Lung and was the wife of the late David Walton. Janice was a proud mother to her three children. She took great pride in...

Jul 9, 2019

Therman DeWayne Franklin, 74, of Fennville, MI passed away Monday, July 9, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born April 19, 1945 in Rector, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Mitchem) Franklin. Mr. Franklin was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He served his country honorably and courageously as a member of the...