Florine H. Gooding
Nov 30, 2016
Florine H. Gooding, age 98, of Fennville, MI passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Grace of Douglas in Douglas, MI. Born January 11, 1918 in Pearl, MI, she was the daughter of Louis and Mildred (Barrett) Johnson. Florine worked as a Kindergarten teacher at Douglas Elementary for many years. She attended the Ganges Baptist Church, she was a past...
Refugio C. Cavazos
Nov 24, 2016
Refugio C. Cavazos, age 89, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Holland Hospital in Holland, MI. Born February 10, 1927 in Rio Grande City, TX, he was the son of Alfredo and Udelia (Cruze) Cavazos. Refugio worked as a farm laborer and was a member San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church in Pearl, MI. He is...
Charles F. Vermeulen
Nov 22, 2016
Charles F. VerMeulen, 91, of Saugatuck (formerly of Kalamazoo), MI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Charles was born in Kalamazoo, MI on November 12, 1925 to Jacob and Minnie (Betke) VerMeulen. After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy, Chuck earned his B.S. degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University in 1950, and was a...
Cora A. Landsburg
Nov 13, 2016
Cora A. Landsburg, age 104, of Fennville, MI passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at her son's home in Rogers, AR. Born July 11, 1912 in Parma, MI, she was the daughter of Ernest and Theta (Raesley) Landenberger. Cora was a long time resident of Fennville where she and her husband owned the Fennville Milling Company. She graduated from Western...
Bertha Cavazos
Nov 10, 2016
Bertha Cavazos, age 81, of Fennville, MI passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Holland Hospital in Holland, MI. Born February 25, 1935 in Weslaco, Texas, she was the daughter of Polonio and Josephina (Rodriguez) Hernandez. Bertha worked as a farm laborer and also for Fennville Public Schools Head Start Program for many years. She was a member San Felipe...
Ernest Nicks
Nov 9, 2016
Ernest Nicks, age 80, of Saugatuck, MI passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born August 9, 1936 in High Splint, KY, and has spent more than 50 years in the Saugatuck area. Ernest worked for Harris Pie in Saugatuck for over 25 years, and also worked for TLC in Holland, MI....
Lillie Daisy Branham
Nov 3, 2016
Lillie Daisy Branham, age 82, of Pullman, Michigan passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Wings Home in Allegan, Michigan. Born November 20, 1933 in Charlotte, Michigan, she was the daughter of Ansil and Mable Sherman. Lillie retired from Donnelly Mirrors in Holland after 20 years of loyal service. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church in South Haven,...
Michael Warren Peters
Nov 1, 2016
Michael Warren Peters, age 52 of Pullman, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Born June 15, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Dennis and Patricia (Surnicki) Peters. Michael owned and operated Proline Motors in Pullman for more than 19 years. He enjoyed working in his shop and working with his Bobcat....
Warren R. Sill
Oct 31, 2016
Warren R. Sill, age 68, of South Haven, MI passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born March 16, 1948 in South Haven, he was the son of Vernon and Esther (Cole) Sill. Warren worked in the maintenance department at Campbell Fresh in Fennville for 45 years, and later worked for Coloma Frozen Foods....
David Lyle Owens
Oct 27, 2016
David Lyle Owens, age 62, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence. Born October 21, 1954 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Robert and Doris (Galbreath) Owens. David worked as an Industrial Electrician for Rail Exchange in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by...
Ruby Pearl Wolters
Oct 27, 2016
Ruby Pearl Wolters, age 99, passed peacefully on October 27, 2016 at her home in Ganges, Michigan. Born December 11, 1916, she was the daughter of Minnie (Sayles)and George Sheffer of Goshen, Indiana. Ruby came to this area as a young adolescent with her adoptive parents, Preston and Maude Hogancamp. She was preceded in death by her husband George Wolters,...
Everett E. "Barney" Barnes
Oct 21, 2016
Everett "Barney" Barnes, age 87 of Fennville, Michigan passed away at his home on Friday, October 21, 2016. Born July 18, 1929 in Bravo, he was the son of Loren and Mona (Kelsey) Barnes. Barney was a 1948 graduate of Fennville High School, lettering in three sports. He was a sports enthusiasts his entire life, and was inducted into the...
Arden J. Miser
Oct 19, 2016
Arden J. Miser, age 86, of Douglas, MI passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI. Born December 12, 1929 in Lansing, MI, he was the son of Howard and Mabel (Flint)-Miser. Arden was proud to serve his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp during the Korean...
Donald E. Norwood Sr.
Sep 28, 2016
Donald Edward Norwood Sr. Born July 1, 1948 Died September 28, 2016 Donald Edward Norwood Sr. was preceded in death by his father Edward Oliver Norwood and his Mother Syble Eulane Norwood. He is survived by His Wife Emma Jean Norwood and his 4 children, Donna Gean Pena, Kimberly Rose Holtsclaw, Donald Edward Norwood Jr., and April Lynn Jensen. He...
Gloria J. Long
Sep 22, 2016
Gloria J. Long, age 64, of Wyoming, MI passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her residence. Born August 3, 1952 in Osceola, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Edward and Lois (Thompson) Stevens. Gloria retired from Magna Donnelly in Holland, MI and attended the Riverside Chapel in Holland. She enjoyed spending time with her family and working on puzzles...
Janet M Wolbrink
Sep 22, 2016
Janet Wolbrink (93) of Holland, MI February 25, 1923 a?" September 22, 2016 Janet was born in Sea Cliff, NY to Joseph H. and Ann E. Bogart. Her husband of 49 years, Robert Wolbrink, and her sister, M. Esther Bogart, preceded her in death. She moved to Holland, Michigan in 1941 to attend Hope College, where she received a Bachelor's...
Henry "Hank" Fozkos
Sep 19, 2016
Henry (Hank) W. Fozkos, age 87 of Holland, Michigan formerly of Illinois, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born August 29, 1929, he was the son of Paul and Julianna (Kemendi) Fozkos. Hank graduated from North Western University in Chicago, IL, and was in advertising and retiring from Amersham. Hank lived in Holland for the past...
Robert L. Wood
Sep 13, 2016
Robert L. Wood, age 78, of Glenn, MI passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Holland Hospital. Born February 6, 1938 in Lawrence, MI., he was the son of Myrick and Eva (Ginelli) Wood. Robert proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He worked as a supervisor for Everett Piano Company for 29 years and...
Antonio Gonzales Jr.
Sep 9, 2016
Antonio Gonzales Jr., age 41 of Fennville, MI passed away Friday, September 9, 2016, at his residence. Born November 17, 1974 in Holland, MI, he was the son of Antonio Sr. and Crestina (Alfaro) Gonzales. Tony had worked at Perrigo in the shipping department for many years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Tony is preceded in death...
Donald R. Jenney
Sep 8, 2016
Donald R. Jenney, age 80, of Otsego, MI passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Wings Home in Allegan, MI. Born December 31, 1935 in Orangeville, MI, he was the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Lake) Jenney. Donald proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He had a strong work ethic and showed it by...
