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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Janet L. Groenewoud
Jan 4, 2014
Janet Louise Groenewoud, age 67 of Fennville, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at her home. Born October 8, 1946 in Grand Haven, Michigan she was the daughter of Brice and Viola (Swanson) Kirkpatrick. Janet retired from Prince Corporation in 1997 and lived in the Fennville area for the past 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren,...
Eugene Edward Bass Jr.
Jan 4, 2014
Eugene Edward Bass Jr., of Allegan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2014 in Bronson Hospital, surrounded by his family. Eugene, known as "Gene" was born in Huntington, Indiana September 26, 1958, the son of Eugene and Doris Bass. Gene was a member of the First Congregational Church of Allegan. His favorite past times...
Harold "Dinny" Naughtin
Jan 3, 2014
Harold "Dinny" Naughtin, age 90 of Saugatuck, Michigan passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at Holland Hospital. Born May 31, 1923 in South Haven, Michigan he was the son of William and Freda (Bertram) Naughtin. Dinny, owned and operated the Skyline Restaurant in Saugatuck, from 1965-1975, he was also a former owner of a grocery store and Tastee Freeze. Dinny...
John David Gottlick
Dec 31, 2013
Gottlick, John D., age 73 passed away on December 31, 2013. He was born and raised in Chicago, attended St. Ignatius Preparatory, Holy Cross College and Notre Dame Law School. John went on to practice law in Chicago for over 30 years, finally opening his own law firm with Joseph E. Fitzgerald in his later years of practice. After retiring,...
Ruth Eleanor Knudsen
Dec 27, 2013
Ruth Knudsen, age 86, passed away on December 27,2013. Born November 25, 1927, she was a life long resident of Holland. She graduated from Holland High School and worked as a telephone operator for Michigan Bell Telephone company for 30 years, retiring in 1977. She had a great love for all animals and a passion for gardening. Friends and family...
David Cleo Arndt
Dec 27, 2013
David C. Arndt, age 66, of Allegan, Michigan, formerly of Fennville, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born December 9, 1947 in Douglas, Michigan, he was the son of Cleo and Ruth (Lilly) Arndt. David was a retired truck driver, and lived in the Douglas and Fennville area most of his life. He is...
Peter Herman Passchier
Dec 25, 2013
Pieter H. Passchier, age 69 of Glenn, MI, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Born in Lisse, The Netherlands, Pieter immigrated with his family to Grand Rapids, MI in 1958. He graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School, attended Grand Rapids Community College, and graduated from Dordt College in Iowa. He was...
Jeane Lorraine Mcclaskey
Dec 24, 2013
Jeane Lorraine McClaskey, age 89, passed away peacefully at The Inn at Freedom Village in Holland on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Lorraine was born at home on the family farm on Aug 24, 1924, in Dayton, Iowa. Her parents Raymond and Eugenia Eklund were full blood Swedes. She graduated from Dayton High School and went to the "big city" Des...
Gloria Rae Wahmhoff
Dec 10, 2013
Gloria Rae Wahmhoff, age 88, of Fennville, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Hospice House in Holland, Michigan. Born July 14, 1925 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she was the daughter of Richard and Lillian (Spencer) Ryskamp. Gloria was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Douglas; she enjoyed baking, reading and spending time with her family. Gloria...
Vera Joyce Bale
Dec 9, 2013
Vera J. Bale, age 80 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan. Born August 24, 1933 in Sheldon, Iowa, she was the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Uittenbogaard) Bruce. Vera lived in the Fennville area are for over 53 years, and worked for the Fennville Public Schools for over 35 years, as...
Samuel "Sam" Morehead
Dec 7, 2013
Samuel "Sam" Morehead, age 87, of Fennville, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Born July 5, 1926 in Wetumka, Oklahoma, he was the son of Earl and Charlotte (Barnett) Morehead. A WW II Army veteran, Sam married his wife of 67 years, Haidee (Caulk) Morehead, on November 3, 1946, in Irving, Illinois. He was a retired...
Richard A. Keirnan
Dec 2, 2013
Richard A. Keirnan, age 64, of Saugatuck, passed away Monday, December 2, 2013. Born August 29, 1949 in Barry, Illinois, he was the son of Max and Mildred (Sherwood) Keirnan. He was a Vietnam, Army Veteran receiving 3 Purple Hearts. Richard was a master carpenter and also a charter boat captain on Lake Michigan. He had a great love for...
