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Ronald DziekanAllegan


Ronald Edward Dziekan passed on July 12, 2024, with his family by his side in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ronald was born to Casmir and Helen (Maciaszek) Dziekan on November 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Ron attended Catholic school in Allegan, Michigan, and graduated from Allegan High School. He was drafted to the Army as an active service man in the Vietnam War just after High School. After his service he had two children, Kasy Dziekan (Atma Heerah), and Andrew Dziekan (Alicia Gavan). He has...

Ronald Edward Dziekan passed on July 12, 2024, with his family by his side in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ronald was born to Casmir and Helen (Maciaszek) Dziekan on November 1, 1950, in Chicago,...

Herman DeLanoAllegan


Herman Warren DeLano, aged 91 years old passed away on July 11th, 2024. He was born on May 14th, 1933 to Herman and Betty DeLano in Allegan Michigan. He attended the Allegan Episcopal Church of Good Shepard. He graduated from Allegan High School and was very active in sports. He attended Miami of Ohio University and Michigan State University and was a member of the Delta Kappa Fraternity. He received a BS degree in Geology and BA degree in Geography. He spent 3 years in the US Army in the...

Herman Warren DeLano, aged 91 years old passed away on July 11th, 2024. He was born on May 14th, 1933 to Herman and Betty DeLano in Allegan Michigan. He attended the Allegan Episcopal Church of...

Kathryn MankinAllegan


Kathryn Pearle Mankin, 97, died July 10th, 2024, in Wings Home hospice of Allegan.Kathryn was born November 25, 1926, in Mendon Illinois to Earl B and M. Grace (Hawe) McCelland. She married Bernard J. “Bud” Mankin on October 3, 1947, in Allegan. She was a 1970 Graduate of Allegan High School through the Adult Graduation program.Mom dedicated herself to the often thankless and always underappreciated task of housewife and mother, raising 5 kids in what were often difficult...

Kathryn Pearle Mankin, 97, died July 10th, 2024, in Wings Home hospice of Allegan.Kathryn was born November 25, 1926, in Mendon Illinois to Earl B and M. Grace (Hawe) McCelland. She married...

Donald LickleyLawton


Donald Dean Lickley of Lawton, Michigan and Venice, Florida, our beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, son, uncle, cousin and friend died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, July 07, 2024. He was 68 years old. He was born on February 14,1956 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Earl (Pat) Lickley and Dorothy Mancuso Lickley.Don, along with his brothers Steve, Carl, and Paul, attended Jewett School on Dumont Road, a one room schoolhouse from 1st through 8th Grade and graduated from Allegan...

Donald Dean Lickley of Lawton, Michigan and Venice, Florida, our beloved husband, brother, brother-in-law, son, uncle, cousin and friend died unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, July 07, 2024. He...

Vivian Arnsman


Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, MI was called home to our Lord on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was always a loving caretaker for many people and was always willing to help someone in need. Vivian was raised in Burnips, MI. After completing 8th grade, she helped to raise her younger siblings and, even though she was unable to attend high school, became a self-taught bookkeeper for the family business, Arnsman Excavating and Heavy Equipment. Vivian was a wonderful...

Vivian Ileath Arnsman, 95, of Hopkins, MI was called home to our Lord on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was always a loving caretaker for many people and was always willing to help someone in...

Charles TerAvestAllegan


It is with heavy hearts with which we share the passing of Charles John "Charlie" TerAvest, who left this world peacefully on July 2, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan. Born on June 25, 1974, to his parents William and Sandra (Spaman) TerAvest in Holland, Michigan. Charlie was a man of the outdoors, whose life was as vibrant and spirited as the natural landscapes he so dearly loved. Away from his professional life, Charlie could be found in the tranquility of the woods, tracking deer,...

It is with heavy hearts with which we share the passing of Charles John "Charlie" TerAvest, who left this world peacefully on July 2, 2024, in Allegan, Michigan. Born on June 25, 1974,...

Wray ErtleHopkins


Wray Earl Ertle, 93, of Hopkins, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. Born January 11, 1931 in Bloomingdale, MI, he was the son of the late Virgil Earl and Katherine (Wray) Ertle and was the husband of LindaCarol (Peake) Ertle with whom he shared forty-nine years of marriage and fifty-two years of memories together. Wray was retired from the United States Army National Guard as a Sergeant Major and later went to work for...

Wray Earl Ertle, 93, of Hopkins, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side. Born January 11, 1931 in Bloomingdale, MI, he was the son of the...

Donald LambAllegan


Donald Robert Lamb, of Allegan, MI, gained his Golden Wings on June 19, 2024 at the age of 62. Born on January 17, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI, he was preceded in death by his parents, Donald J. and Wilma J. (Smith) Lamb, along with his maternal mother, Karen Conklin. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tonia Lamb; his child, James Lamb; his sister, Barbara Stegall; his brother, Les (Ann) Conklin; and a number of cousins, aunts, nieces, and nephews.Traveling and getting to see everything...

Donald Robert Lamb, of Allegan, MI, gained his Golden Wings on June 19, 2024 at the age of 62. Born on January 17, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI, he was preceded in death by his parents, Donald J. and...

Angeline BrownAllegan


Angeline Brown, a loving wife, mother, and cherished soul, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 77 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on July 7, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Angie's life was one of vibrancy, love, faith, and enduring positivity. She brought humor and joy to every room she entered and was a source of strength for friends and family in their times of need. Angie's personal life was marked by love and dedication, having moved to Michigan in 1968 to be...

Angeline Brown, a loving wife, mother, and cherished soul, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2024, at the age of 77 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born on July 7, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois,...

John RobartPlainwell


John Wesley Robart went home to Heaven to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on the morning of June 12, 2024, at the age of 98. John was born October 22, 1925, to Wesley and Viona Robart of Bloomingdale. John (Bud) was a World War II Veteran who served in the United States Navy, 1943-1946 and was stationed in Guam with the Seabees. John and Donna (Schanz) were married on June 26, 1948, and built the home in which they lived for 73 years. John worked in Kalamazoo at Brundage Company and PEMCO....

John Wesley Robart went home to Heaven to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on the morning of June 12, 2024, at the age of 98. John was born October 22, 1925, to Wesley and Viona Robart of...

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