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Timothy  Lee Latham

Timothy Lee Latham

Jun 9, 2016

Timothy Lee Latham, age 55, of Fennville, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born May 1, 1961 in Owensboro, Kentucky he was the son of Bennie and Rebecca (Daughtery) Latham. Tim lived in the Fennville area most of his life, working in construction and helping anyone that needed a hand. He enjoyed playing...

Kenneth  J. Kleiman

Kenneth J. Kleiman

Jun 5, 2016

Kenneth J. Kleiman, age 64, of Holland, MI passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Grace of Douglas. Born July 20, 1951 in Holland, he was the son of Jarvin and Bernice (Meyer) Kleiman. Surviving is his brother Jim Kleiman. At Kenneth's request cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. An online registry book is...

Joshua  John Knikelbine

Joshua John Knikelbine

Jun 2, 2016

Joshua John Knikelbine, age 37, of Fennville, Michigan passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home. Born January 29, 1979 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of John and Terry Knikelbine, Lori McKeown. Josh was a graduate of Fennville High School, and worked for Magna Mirrors International for many years, he was a member of the...

Victor  A. Huyser

Victor A. Huyser

Jun 1, 2016

Victor A. Huyser, age 87 of Fennville went to heaven on Wednesday, June 1, 2016,leaving behind his loving wife Wava, children; Victor Jr., Wesley, Yvonne (Huyser) Groover, Judy and Daniel Bryant, Nancy Gersonde, John Gersonde Jr., Mark and Laura Gersonde, Tom Weimer, Jim Weimer, grandchildren; Kassandra Khenavong, Travis Groover, Cameron Groover, Cori and Justin Sandoval, Kailey and Josh Jacobs, Joscilyn...

Josephine (Jo)  Feigles

Josephine (Jo) Feigles

May 25, 2016

Josephine (Jo) Watts Feigles formally of Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania passed away in Fennville, Michigan. Jo, who was 104, died peacefully on May 25, 2016 which is also the day of her birth. While burial details are still to be worked out, she will be buried in Eagles Mere this fall. Jo was born in the small village of Eagles Mere,...

Beverly  Jean Hagger

Beverly Jean Hagger

May 24, 2016

Beverly Jean Hagger, 87, of Fennville, Michigan passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after a brief illness. Born April 3, 1929 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Raleigh and Agnes Kline. Beverly's family moved to Fennville when she was a senior in high school, and she married Donald Hagger in 1949, together they raised...

Melanie  L. Streicher

Melanie L. Streicher

May 10, 2016

Melanie L. Streicher, age 30, of Fennville, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in Holland, MI on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Born September 22, 1985 in Holland, she was the daughter of Royal and Tammy (VanderYacht) Streicher. A lifelong area resident, Melanie graduated from Fennville High School in 2003 and worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant. She loved animals, going to the...

Helen  A. Leclear

Helen A. Leclear

May 7, 2016

Helen A. LeClear, age 90, of Allegan, Michigan passed away at Wings Home in Allegan, on Saturday, May 7, 2016, with her daughter Christine and Ted by her side. Born May 17, 1925 in Hopewell, PA, she was the daughter of Roy and Violet (Barber) Long. A longtime area resident, Helen was a life member of the Fennville V.F.W. Post...

Francis  J. Violante

Francis J. Violante

May 6, 2016

Francis J. Violante, age 77, of Holland, Michigan passed away Friday, May 6, 2016 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born May 21, 1938 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Anthony and Isabel (Pittacora) Violante. He married Eileen M. Smith on May 6, 1967, and has spent the past 48 years by her side. Frank proudly served his...

Michael  R. Peel

Michael R. Peel

May 1, 2016

Michael R. Peel, age 62, of Fennville, MI passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Holland Hospital. Born July 22, 1953 in Douglas, he was the son of Robert and Jean (Clover) Peel. Michael worked as a charter fisherman for many years and most recently as a real estate agent for Shoreline Realtors in Douglas for the past 15 years....

Wesley  E. George

Wesley E. George

Apr 25, 2016

Wesley E. George, age 59, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away at the Holland Hospital on Monday, April 25, 2016. Born August 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Wesley and Irene (Roberts) George. Wesley was a US Army veteran, living in the Fennville area most of his life. He worked as a truck driver, and enjoyed building...

Marie  Ann Ruiter

Marie Ann Ruiter

Apr 23, 2016

Marie Ann Ruiter passed away peacefully at home in Martin, Michigan on Saturday, April 23, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Marie was born on March 27, 1972 in Batac in the Northern Philippines, the daughter of Pedro and Paula Sabas. She is survived by Eric Ruiter, her beloved husband of 11 years, and their children Erika...

Lucille  E. Kiss

Lucille E. Kiss

Apr 22, 2016

Lucille E. Kiss, age 82 of Fennville, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Golden Orchards Assisted Living Facility. Born September 10, 1933 in Fennville, she was the daughter of Louis and Clausia (Lappinga) Kluck. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Fennville, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. She and her husband owned...

Edna  Mae Kinman

Edna Mae Kinman

Apr 11, 2016

Edna Mae Kinman, age 78, of Fennville, Michigan passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her residence. Born October 31, 1937 in Helena, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Dewit and Annabell (Stamey) Kennedy. Edna was a resident of the Fennville area for over 55 years and worked as a Healthcare nurse at Grace of Douglas. She is preceded in...

Helen Bolis

Helen Bolis

Apr 1, 2016

Helen Bolis, age 94 of Zeeland, Michigan, formerly of Fennville, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Providence Health Care. Born December 31, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Armin and Freda (Findeisen) Muenzer. Helen and her Husband Joseph owned and operated the Rainbow Laundry in Fennville for 15 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member...

Joseph  P. Migas

Joseph P. Migas

Mar 30, 2016

Joseph P. Migas, age 87 of Douglas, Michigan passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, IN. Born March 16, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Paul and Mary (Gacek) Migas. Joe was a US Army veteran, and retired from the Chicago Police Department. Joe also worked for the railroad...

Elverta  A. Maas

Elverta A. Maas

Mar 24, 2016

Elverta A. Maas, age 91 of Pullman, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her residence. Born March 18, 1925 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Maglin) Gessler. Elverta played a large role in the local community as a volunteer with many organizations. She was a member of the Casco United Methodist Church and...

Juan  A. Gonzalez

Juan A. Gonzalez

Mar 22, 2016

Juan A. Gonzalez, age 53 of Fennville, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at his residence. Born November 25, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of Pablo and Josefa (Echartea) Gonzalez. Juan was a longtime resident of Fennville and worked as a hi-low driver for Great Lakes Warehousing in Holland. He attended San Felipe de Jesus Catholic...

Herbert Boyd

Herbert Boyd

Mar 17, 2016

Herbert Boyd, age 89 of Grand Junction, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at his residence. Born January 30, 1927 in Napier, TN, he was the son of Charles and Ada May Boyd. Herbert proudly severed his country as a member of the Navy. He has been a resident of the Allegan County area since 1987 moving from Louisiana,...

William  A. Manthey

William A. Manthey

Mar 13, 2016

William A. Manthey, age 77, of Fennville, Michigan passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Freedom Village in Holland. Born August 4, 1938 in South Haven, Michigan, he was the son of Arthur and Audrey (Stein) Manthey. Bill graduated from Fennville High School in 1956, and was a Navy veteran. He worked for Saugatuck Yacht Club for a few...

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