Adolfo H Gonzalez
Jul 13, 2011
Adolfo H. Gonzalez, age 45, of Pullman, Michigan, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at his home. Born December 27, 1965, in Mexico, he was the son of Nicolas and Imelda Gonzalez. Adolfo was a member of San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church in Pearl. Surviving is his wife Luisa Gonzalez, children, Maria and Valentin Perales, Adolfo Gonzalez Jr., Noemy Gonzalez,...
Mary Ellen Wright
Jul 6, 2011
Mary Ellen Wright, age 93, of Fennville, died at her home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Born August 3, 1917 in Allegan, Michigan, she was the daughter of Phillip and Percie (Torrey) Jennings. A homemaker and farmer, she lived in the Ganges area for many years, she was preceded in death by her husband Hartley Wright. Surviving are her grandchildren,...
Vincent Mark Boreczky
Jul 1, 2011
Vincent Mark (Francis) Boreczky, age 51 of Fennville, died suddenly at his home, on Friday, July 1, 2011. Born March 12, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Vincent and Virginia (Newman) Boreczky. Vincent was formerly employed at Fenn Valley Winery for four years and then Herman Miller in Holland for twelve years. He was a member of...
James Dirk Vanbruggen
Jun 26, 2011
James Dirk VanBruggen, age 64 of Fennville, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Hospice House in Holland. Born April 4, 1947 in Holland, MI, he was the son of Cornelius and Vivian (Harkema) VanBruggen. Jim retired from Magna in Holland, was a member of the Community Church of Douglas, the Fennville Rod and Gun Club, for which he was...
Francisco (Frank) Ramirez
Jun 26, 2011
Francisco (Frank) Ramirez, age 67, of Fennville, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Holland, MI. Born November 5, 1943 in Mexico, he was the son of Alejos Jose and Guadalupe (Lozano) Ramirez. A US Army veteran, he served during the Vietnam War. Frank retired from Herman Miller in November of 2008. All of his life he enjoyed the outdoors, he...
Joyce Eloise Shumake
Jun 21, 2011
Joyce Eloise Shumake, age 83, of Fennville, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at her home. Born December 23, 1927 in Statesville, NC, she was the daughter of Sidney and Lillie (Carson) Auten. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and one son Barry in 2009. Surviving is her daughter, Deborah and Allen Emery of Fennville, grandchildren; Vickie...
Doris Nan Owens
Jun 11, 2011
Doris Nan Owens, age 81, of Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Pullman, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Saint Anthony Hospice in Crown Point, Indiana. Born November 6, 1929, in Pullman, Michigan, she was the youngest of nine children of Augustus and Vera (Sternaman) Galbreath. Doris was a 1948 graduate of Fennville High School, and worked with her mother at...
Robert Eugene Drew
Jun 7, 2011
Robert Eugene Drew, age 82, of Fennville, Michigan, went to be with his beloved wife Margaret, and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Born March 19, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the only son of Robert D. and Ellen (Jacobson) Drew. A Marine Corps. Veteran, he served in the Korean War. Robert was a...
Paul Douglas Vanraalte
May 30, 2011
Paul Douglas VanRaalte, age 59, of Fennville, MI, died at his home, on Monday, May 30, 2011. Born October 31, 1951 in Holland, MI, he was the son of Paul and Edna (Fuller) VanRaalte, founders of VanRaalte's resturant in Zeeland. Paul worked for the City of Saugatuck, for over 14 years. Surviving is his wife Ann (Teague) VanRaalte, sisters; Mary...
Lynn Ann Welsch
May 25, 2011
Lynn Ann Welsch, age 60, of Fennville, MI, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Hospice House in Holland, Michigan. Born July 27, 1950, in Decatur, Illinois, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Margaret AnnaLou (Reeves) Marek. Lynn was a member of the Fennville United Methodist Church. She retired from teaching at the Fennville Public Schools in June of...
Florence Rose Foster
May 14, 2011
Florence Rose Foster, age 95, of Fennville, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Allegan General Hospital. Born August 1, 1915, in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, Michigan, she was the daughter of Otto and Edith (Miller) Heinze. Florence was a member of the Eastern Star, and the Rebekah Lodge, she also attended the Douglas Community Church. She and her husband...
Calvin E. Leslie Sr.
May 4, 2011
Calvin E. Leslie Sr., age 73, of Fennville, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Hospice House in Holland, MI. Born October 18, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of Lyle and Ella (Lacy) Leslie. Calvin was a retired welder and taxidermist, he owned and operated Cal's Taxidermy in Fennville for over 25 years. He was preceded...
Jose Encarnacion Lara
May 2, 2011
Jose Encarnacion Lara, age 81. of Fennville, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at Spectrum Health Blodget, in Grand Rapids, MI. Born March 25, 1930 in Mexico, he was the son of Narciso and Gregoria (Sanchez) Lara. Jose was a member of Faith Christian Center in Holland, and was a retired employee of Comstock Michigan Fruit Canners in Fennville. Surviving is...
Jerry Bailey
Apr 30, 2011
Jerry Bailey, age 51 of Fennville, died Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Born November 21, 1959 in Marks Mississippi, he was the son of Stonewall and Altha (Swindle) Bailey. Jerry lived in the Fennville area for may year, he was recently employeed at the Kalamazoo Lake Sewer & Water Authority. Jerry is survived by...
Heather Sue Valentine
Apr 27, 2011
Heather Sue Valentine, age 26, of Fennville, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Holland Community Hospital. Born December 24, 1984 in Holland, Michigan, she was the daughter of Frank and Ida (Skaggs) Valentine. Heather was a 2003 graduate of Fennville High School. Surviving are her parents, Frank and Ida Valentine of Fennville, Brothers; Eric and Samantha Valentine, and Huey...
Lillian Marie Wright
Apr 10, 2011
Lillian Marie Wright, age 96, of Ganges, died Sunday, April 10, 2011 at the Grace of Douglas. Born September 22, 1914, in Allegan County, she was the daughter of Haile and Emma (Burch) Orr. Lillian was the strength and foundation of her family, she was always there when needed, for her family and her siblings. She had a strong Christian...
Ruby B Wallace
Apr 8, 2011
Ruby B. Wallace, age 86, of Fennville, and formerly of Pullman, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Holland Community Hospital. Born Sept. 25, 1924 in Gleason, TN, she was the daughter of Herman and Pauline (Barnett) Weldon. Ruby has lived in the Pullman and Fennville area for the past 47 years, coming from Chicago, Illinois. She was a member...
Marlene Joyce Higgins
Mar 28, 2011
Marlene Joyce Higgins, age, 79, of Douglas, Michigan, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at the Grace of Douglas. Born July 14, 1931 in Union City, Michigan, she was the daughter of Clayton and Elmeda (Bailey) VanLeeuwen. Marlene was a retired nurses aid, working at the Douglas Hospital for many years, and she was also a member of All Saints Episcopal...
Phyllis Jean Cartwright
Mar 14, 2011
Phyllis J. Cartwright, age 87, of Douglas, MI, died Monday, March 14, 2011 at Grace of Douglas. Born December 24, 1923, she was the daughter of Cecil and Mina (VanHartesveldt) Rosenow. Phyllis lived most of her life in the Fennville area, was a home maker, a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. She was preceded in death by...
Julio Cazares
Mar 13, 2011
Julio Cazares, age 23, of Pullman, MI, died from an auto accident, Sunday, March 13, 2011. Born December 17, 1987, in South Haven, Michigan, he was the son of Roberto and Eva (Chiquito) Cazares. Julio worked in Holland, and lived in the Pullman area all his life. He is survived by his parents, Roberto and Eva Cazares of Pullman, MI...
