James Patrick Symons
Oct 18, 2005
James Patrick Symons, 34, of Holland, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at his home from complications from an automobile accident in 1996. He had been employed by Sherwin Williams until 1996, and worked for Kandu Industries for the past three years. Surviving are his children, Trevor, Tyler and Tiffany Symons all of Holland; sisters, Sheila Schmidt of Holland, Lisa and...
Emil Rudolph Zanovit
Oct 18, 2005
Emil Rudolph Zanovit, 85, of Fennville, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, in Harbors Health Facility. Born in Cicero, Ill., he resided in the Fennville area for more than 45 years, and was a farmer and boat finisher for Roamer Boats. He attended St. Peter's Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving is his sister, Irene...
Richard Arthur Leavell
Oct 3, 2005
Richard A. Leavell, 84, of Douglas, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2005. Born in Milwaukee, Wis., he resided in the Douglas area for the past 20 years and was a retired principal, working in several Michigan school districts. He has also been a librarian. He was a veteran of U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ann;...
Pedro G. Gracia Sr.
Sep 25, 2005
Pedro G. Gracia Sr., 84, of Fennvile, died Sunday, September 25, 2005 at Resthaven Care Center. Born in Mission, Texas, he retired from Louis Padnos Iron and Metal Co. in 1982. He was a member of San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. His wife, Elida, preceded him in death in 1988. Surviving are his children, Pedro Jr. and Manuela Gracia...
Michael Lee Sessions
Sep 10, 2005
Michael Lee Sessions, age 44 of Fennville, Michigan. Our son and brother took his own life on September 10, 2005. He had battled depression for the last twenty years. Not many people were aware of this because he was always available to give a helping hand to others who needed help. He was a hard worker. He loved his family...
Beatrice Fleming
Aug 30, 2005
Beatrice Fleming, 94 of Fennville, died Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005 in Golden Acres Christian Living. She resided in the Fennville area her entire life and had been a homemaker. Surviving are her husband of 72 years, Ray: children, Sharon and Kenneth Swathwood of Canada Lakes, Joyce and Lawrence Bennett of McHenry, IL., and Ray Jr. and Rebecca Fleming of Sun...
Peter Paul Harvish
Aug 25, 2005
Peter Paul Harvis, 94 of Fennville, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005, at his home. Born in Chicago, he resided in the Fennville area most of his life. He was a machinist and tool and die maker for Oliver Machinery in Grand Rapids, retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, in 1998. Surviving are his children,...
Julia Veronica Stanich
Aug 25, 2005
Julia Stanich, 99, of Holland, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, in Allegan General Hospital. Born in Springfield, Ill., she resided in the Holland area for the past seven years after moving from Chicago. She had been a homemaker. Her husband, Joseph, preceded here in death in 1971. Surviving are her children, Phillip and Marilyn Pavela of Orange Park, Fla., Gloria...
Clarence Francis Decker
Aug 24, 2005
Clarence Decker, 94, of Fennville. died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005. Born in Lacota, he was a retired fruit and vegatable farmer. He was a member of the Michigan Fly Wheelers Association and attended Ganges Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah, in 1997. Surviving are his children, Jack and Elaine Decker, Jerry and Ella Decker, all...
Paul Walter Klosner
Aug 15, 2005
Paul Walter Klosner, 80, of Fennville, died Monday, August 15, 2005, at his home. Born in Bloomfield, Neb., he lived in the Ganges area since 1984, coming from Dearborn Heights. He was a retired product control analyst for Ford Motor Co. and a member of St. Peter's Catholic church in Douglas and of the DAV. A veteran of the U.S....
Melvin R. Holtsclaw
Aug 12, 2005
Melvin R. Holtsclaw, 45, of Senath, M., died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, in Kennett, Mo. He had lived in the Fennville area most of his live and had been employed in scrap metal sales. Surviving are his wife Sara; children, Terry Holtsclaw of Holland, Tammy Holtsclaw of Pullman, Crystal Holtsclaw of Fennville; stepchildren, Christopher Brown of Glenn, and Ashley Brown...
Hughes Lewis Hutchinson
Aug 11, 2005
Hughes Lewis Hutchinson, age 93, of Holland, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2005. He was born January 16, 1912 to Wright and Bessie (Benson) Hutchinson in Fennville, where he lived for most of his life before moving to Holland. Mr. Hutchinson graduated from Fennville High School and Wentworth Military Academy, he retired from Michgian Fruit Canners after 40 years of...
Gladys O. Ridley
Aug 7, 2005
Gladys went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 7, 2005, surrounded by her loving daughter Karleen and son-in-law, Dennis Wooster. She passed away at Hospice House in Holland, Michigan after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at ll:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at Chappell Funeral Home, Fennville, with the Rev. Cindy Parsons officiating. Visitation will be...
Roosevelt Brooks
Aug 6, 2005
Roosevelt Brooks was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Helena Ark., to the union of Luther and Bernice Brooks. He enjoyed a playful childhood raised with his mother's youngest sister, Beatrice A. Martin, under the watchful eyes of his doting grandparents. At the age of 12, Roosevelt received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and attended Mt. Lula Baptist Church....
Faith Lorraine Barnes
Jul 14, 2005
Faith (Foe) Barnes went to be with her Lord on July 14, 2005. She was born in Fennville on June 23, 1912, one of twin girls, to Charles and Eva Fosdick. She had 4 sisters and 2 brothers and all are deceased. She graduated from Fennville High School and married Donald Barnes on March 4, 1931. Together they raised seven...
Sylvester John Clauser
Jul 10, 2005
Sylvester J. Clauser, 102, of Fennville, died early Sunday, July 10, 2005 at Metron of Allegan where he had been a patient since November 2000. Born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, he had been employed for many years at Rockwell International in Allegan. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his sister, Margaret Clark of Allegan,...
Rosalie Lorraine Fleming
Jul 1, 2005
Rosalie Lorraine Fleming, 87, of Allegan, died Friday, July 1, 2005, at the Allegan County Medical Care Facility. She was a member of Church of Christ in Englewood, Fla. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leon Feming of Allegan; sons, Lynn Fleming of Caledonia and Gary and Diane Fleming of Allegan; a daughter, Nancy and Bill Miller...
Diana Louise Stauffer
Jun 30, 2005
Diana Louise Stauffer, 53, of Fenville, died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at Holland Hospital. She was born in Taylor and was a homemaker. She was employed by Fenn Valley Winery. Surviving are her husband, Joseph W. Stauffer of Fennville; children Tammy and Patrick Radbaugh and Susie Duesterberg all of Fennville; three grand- children; sisters, Janice and David Walton and Shirley...
Adeline Mary Krupka
Jun 29, 2005
Adeline Mary Krupka, 82, of Fennville, formerly of Chicago, died, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin A. Krupka, in 200l. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church. She moved to the Fennville area in 1978. Surviving is a sister, Ruth Bauer of Clarendon Hills, IL., and a brother, Edwin Kizior of...
Adeline Mary Krupka
Jun 29, 2005
Adeline Mary Krupka, 82, of Fennville, formerly of Chicago, died, Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin A. Krupka, in 200l. She attended St. Peter's Catholic Church. She moved to the Fennville area in 1978. Surviving is a sister, Ruth Bauer of Clarendon Hills, IL., and a brother, Edwin Kizior of...
