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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John D. Benefiel
Mar 10, 2016
John D. Benefiel, age 74 of Pullman, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his residence. Born April 1, 1941 in Linton, IN, he was the son of Doyle and Mildred (O'Connell) Benefiel. John was a long time resident of the Pullman area and retired from Love Joy in South Haven. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the...
Sandra L. Garbe
Mar 9, 2016
Sandra L. Garbe, age 70, of Pullman, Michigan passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at her residence. Born December 21, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of John and Irene (Circle) Hamm. On December 13, 1969 she married Ralph Garbe. Sandra was a business owner and a homemaker to her family. She is survived by her husband Ralph...
Joan K. Hamlin
Mar 6, 2016
Joan K. Hamlin, age 84, of Fennville, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 06, 2016 at Holland Hospital. Joan was born in Holland, MI on August 30, 1931. She attended Saugatuck High School where she saw and heard about "this boy named Fred". Apparently what she heard must have been good because they have been married for 66 years, 6 months...
Harold W. Pendergrass
Mar 5, 2016
Harold W. Pendergrass, age 68, of Pullman, Michigan passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his residence. Born April 21, 1947 in St. Joseph, MI. He was the son of Charlie and Demetra (Greenwell) Pendergrass. Harold was a longtime resident of the Pullman area, and worked as a truck driver for Bareman Dairy for over 28 years. He loved spending...
Lydia E. White
Mar 3, 2016
Lydia E. White, age 65, of Fennville, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at her residence. Born November 9, 1950 in Germany, she was the daughter of Anna Trickle. Lydia worked as a legal secretary for Cobb County Court House in Georgia. She enjoyed spending time at home with her husband, crafting, and watching anything on the Hallmark channel....
Alda R. Derrow
Feb 26, 2016
Alda R. Derrow, age 93, of Douglas, Michigan passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at her residence. Born September 2, 1922 in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of Jay and Bessie (Harriff) Vesco. Alda worked as a secretary for American Steel in Pennsylvania for many years before moving to Michigan with her husband in 2000. She is preceded...
Theo E. Wells
Feb 26, 2016
Theo E. Wells, age 86, of Fennville, Michigan passed away at his home on Friday, February 26, 2016. Born February 26, 1930 in Drasco, Arkansas he was the son of Robert Eaton and Zylpha Wells. Theo married his wife Wincie McCarty on October 9, 1948 in Heber Springs, Arkansas. They moved to the Fennville area in 1956. He was a...
Donald E. Kark
Feb 25, 2016
Donald E. Kark, 82, of South Haven, passed away on February 25, 2016 at Ely Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Allegan. Don was born on July 2, 1933 in Casco Twp. to Elmer and Mary Kark. He was the oldest of five siblings. Don was a hard worker his whole life. He joined the Air Force after high school,...
Donna Kay Lugers
Feb 18, 2016
Donna Kay Lugers, age 66, of Holland, Mi passed away Thursday February 18, 2016. Born February 16, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Mi to Henry and Dorothy(Hartman) Thomas. Donna married her husband of 46 years, Allen Lugers, on June 6, 1969. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Meijer until her retirement in 2008. She leaves behind her husband Allen Lugers;...
