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...
Louis "Louie" Sikora
Nov 30, 2013
Louis Raymond "Louie" Sikora, age 82, of Fennville, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Born January 12, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Louis and Frances (Svach) Sikora. He married his wife of 56 years (Anna Mae Ochampaugh) on June 8, 1957. Louie was a farmer, carpenter, and with his wife owned and...
Helen V. Middlecamp
Nov 27, 2013
Helen V. Middlecamp, age 76, of Holland, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the Hospice House in Holland. Born November 24, 1937 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Jeffery and Myrtle (Sutterfield) Clendening. A homemaker, Helen enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Clendening. Helen is survived by her...
Lucille Bernear
Nov 21, 2013
Lucille Bernear, age 96, of Fennville, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Golden Orchards in Fennville. Born November 26, 1916 in Montrose, Michigan, she was the daughter of John B. Reed, Dora (Smith) Reed and step mother Nina (Newall) Reed. Lucille lived in Flushing, Fenton, and Linden, MI, Canfield Ohio, and for the past 15 years in the Douglas/Fennville...
Ray Hurtman
Nov 19, 2013
Ray Hurtman, age 62, of Fennville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Holland Hospital. Born October 20, 1951 in East Prairie, Missouri, he was the son of Alvin and Macie (Palmer) Hurtman. Ray was a member of The Rock Church in Kalamazoo, MI, the South Haven Moose Lodge, and a life member of the North American Hunting Club....
Virginia Caperton
Nov 15, 2013
Virginia L. Caperton, 83, of Fennville, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013, at her home. Born in Paragould, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Mac and Julia (Huddleston) Halsey. A long time Fennville Resident, Virginia retired from Donnelly Corp. in Holland, as a supervisor, after more then 21 years of service. She was a member of the Ganges Baptist...
Gilbert Garza
Nov 13, 2013
Gilbert Garza, age 40, of Fennville, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Born July 11, 1973 in Douglas, Michigan, he was the son of Maximo and Elva Garza. He was a longtime, area resident, and enjoyed spending time with friends, family, and going to the casino. He is survived by his parents, Maximo...
Patricia June Brownlee
Nov 10, 2013
Patricia J. Brownlee, age 82, of Fennville passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 10, 2013. Born July 10, 1931 in Cooperstown, NY. She was a longtime Fennville area resident, and worked as a clerk at Moskowitz Five and Dime Store, and Alexander's Drug Store in Fennville, for many years. Patti enjoyed playing Bingo and socializing with friends and family. She is...
Jean Pruger
Nov 8, 2013
Jean Pruger, age 89, formerly of Chicago, died on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Resthaven Care Center in Holland. Jean was born on December 17, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Alexandra (Herczyk) Karkowski. Jean was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Jean was a devoted Catholic; she attended St. Peter Catholic Church for her time here...
