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Emily  E. Beery

Emily E. Beery

Apr 12, 2014

Emily E. Beery, age, 82 of Fennville, Michigan passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014, at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. Born May 19, 1931 in Ganges Township, she was the daughter of Wayne and Mary (Haan) Gooding. Emily was a school teacher, teaching in many schools in S.W. Michigan, and retiring after many years of service. She was a...

Richard Peter "Rich" Smiser

Richard Peter "Rich" Smiser

Apr 11, 2014

Richard "Rich" Smiser, age 69, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Hospice House in Holland, MI. Born November 27, 1944 in Douglas, Michigan he was the son of Peter and Geneive Smiser. Rich lived all of his life in the Douglas area, he loved to fish and spend time outdoors, he spent many hours fishing...

Margaret  Louise Jamrog

Margaret Louise Jamrog

Apr 11, 2014

Margaret Louise Jamrog, age 84, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014, at Lakeside Vista in Holland, MI. Born January 15, 1930 in Flint, MI, she was the daughter of Elmer and Lucille (Bratimus) Krupp. Margaret was a 35-year resident of Flint, MI, a 44-year resident of Jackson, MI, and a 5-year resident of Holland, MI. Margaret was a dedicated mother...

Audrey  M Mellon

Audrey M Mellon

Apr 9, 2014

Audrey Mae Mellon, age 84, of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Hospice House in Holland, MI. Born December 16, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of James and Ethel (Smith) Dineen. Audrey was a homemaker and secretary working for Fennville Public Schools and then the Allegan County Michigan Educational Association, active in...

Rebecca  C. Brownlee

Rebecca C. Brownlee

Mar 30, 2014

Mrs. Rebecca C. (Gamble) Brownlee, age 87 of Fennville, MI, formerly of Mayfield, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Hospice House in Holland, Michigan, after an extended illness. Born on October 1, 1926 in Mayfield, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Cecil and Della (Dillon) Gamble Gilliam. Rebecca spent her youth in Mayfield, then moved to...

William  Schaefer Leber  Sr.

William Schaefer Leber Sr.

Mar 20, 2014

William S. Leber Sr., age 84 of Douglas, Michigan, a man loved by all privileged to have met him, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 20, 2014. Born June 11, 1929 and a native of St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Alphonse Cyril and Anna (Schaefer) Leber. He graduated from St....

Ellen  J. Hall

Ellen J. Hall

Mar 8, 2014

Ellen J. Hall, age 78, of Fennville, died early Saturday morning March 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ellen was born on October, 24, 1935 in Douglas, the daughter of Harry and Delia (Gretzinger) Sargent. On June 10, 1954, Ellen married George Hall and together they enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage. Ellen had a deep...

Raylan  James Burgos

Raylan James Burgos

Feb 28, 2014

Raylan James Burgos, age 6 months, of Fennville, Michigan passed away Friday, February 28, 2014, at the Helen DeVos Childrens Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. Born September 4, 2013 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of Bryan Burgos and Nicole Butler. Surviving is his Father Bryan, mother Nicole, maternal grandparents Bubba and Christine Butler, paternal grandparents Jack and Margaret...

Martina  Mua?Iz Pea?A

Martina Mua?Iz Pea?A

Feb 28, 2014

Martina MuA?iz PeA?a, age 101, of Fennville, Michigan passed away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Heartland of Holland. Born April 26, 1912 in Ronge, Texas, she was the daughter of Gerardo MuA?iz and Petra Moreno. She was a member of the Catholic Church attending San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church in Fennville. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Barbara Wolf

Barbara Wolf

Feb 20, 2014

Barbara A. Wolf, 75, of Holland, died on February 20, 2014 at the Hospice of Holland Hospice House after fighting a strong and lengthy battle with M.S. Barbara was born on May 16, 1938 in Newaygo, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Plank) Teasley. Barbara loved to spend her time reading, crocheting and cheering on her Detroit Tigers . In...

William  K. Sargent

William K. Sargent

Feb 19, 2014

William K. Sargent, age 73, of Fennville, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Hospice House in Holland. Born April 20, 1940 in Ganges Township, he was the son of Charles and Cora Ann (Hadaway) Sargent. Bill was a US Navy veteran, and worked as a machinist at Rockwell International in Allegan till his retirement in 1992. Bill lived...

Robert  E. Mellon

Robert E. Mellon

Feb 10, 2014

Robert E. Mellon, age 84, of Fennville, MI passed away suddenly, at his home on Monday, February 10, 2014. Born January 27, 1930 in Allegan, Michigan, he was the son of Thomas and Helen (McKee) Mellon. A graduate of Otsego High School, and a Korean Army veteran, Bob retired from Michigan Fruit Canners in Fennville as a field representative. He...

Mary  Carroll Abbe

Mary Carroll Abbe

Feb 3, 2014

Mary C. Abbe, 66, of South Haven, died on February 3, 2014 at Holland Hospital. Mary was born on April 24, 1947 in Allegan, the daughter of Jack and Louise Carroll. Mary attended L.C. Mohr High School in South Haven and was a member of the "Dolphins". On May 21, 1983, she married Ray Abbe and together they enjoyed over...

Otniel Diaz

Otniel Diaz

Jan 30, 2014

Otniel Diaz, age 33, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Fennville, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2014 in Texas. Otniel was born on February 23, 1980 in Holland, the son of Juvencio and Felipa (Gonzalez) Diaz. Otniel lived most of his life in Fennville, moving to Texas in 2006. He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the...

Michael  Paul Klosner

Michael Paul Klosner

Jan 26, 2014

Michael Paul Klosner, age 64, of Fennville passed away peacefully, at his home on Sunday, January 26, 2014, with his family by his side. Born October 26, 1949 in Duluth, Minnesota, he was the son of Paul and Theresa (Mancuso) Klosner. Mike was a teacher, teaching for 34 years, spending 25 years teaching at the Fennville Public Schools, retiring in...

Elaine  Edna Amundson

Elaine Edna Amundson

Jan 26, 2014

Elaine E. Amundson, age 89 of Fennville, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the Holland Hospital. Born May 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Albert and Helen (Rolewicz) Watts. Elaine lived in Johnson's Mobile Village, for the past 30 years, attended the Douglas Community Church, and enjoyed playing cards in the Thursday card club. She...

Rosalyn Hamrick

Rosalyn Hamrick

Jan 25, 2014

Rosalyn Hamrick, age 67 of Zeeland, MI passed away at her home on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Born November 8, 1946 in Holland, Michigan, she was the daughter of Roelof and Florence (Fish) Telgenhof. Rosalyn was a long time Holland area resident, and worked in billing for many doctors in the area. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Marie  Lucille Foster

Marie Lucille Foster

Jan 20, 2014

Marie Lucille Foster, age 96 of Fennville, Michigan passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 at Holland Hospital. Born August 7, 1917 in Saugatuck Township, Michigan, she was the daughter of Otto E. and Edith (Miller) Heinze. Marie graduated from Saugatuck High School in 1936, and was a homemaker, life time member of the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, and also...

Warren  "Buster" Kievit

Warren "Buster" Kievit

Jan 17, 2014

UPDATE Warren "Buster Kievit's Memorial service is 11:00 A.M. Saturday May 17, 2014 at the Cacso United Methodist Church, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Warren "Buster" Kievit, age 79, of Fennville, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 17, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Born May 20, 1934 in Holland, Michigan, he was...

Dewayne  Douglas Tolles

Dewayne Douglas Tolles

Jan 11, 2014

Dewayne D. Tolles, age 70, of South Haven, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Born October 11, 1943 in South Haven, he was the son of Ralph and Olive (Larson) Tolles. Dewayne served his country as a US Air Force veteran. He married his wife Linda (Haynes) Tolles on January 6, 1970. Dewayne...

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