Shirley Ann Stedman
Jun 2, 2026
Shirley Ann (Blacksten) Stedman passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2026 at the age of 85 from congestive heart failure but more accurately from a broken heart. Shirley was born February 22, 1941 in Grand Junction, MI to Raymond Blacksten and Beryel (Ellis) Blacksten. She was the third of four children born to the...
Terry Lynn Palmer
Jun 1, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Terry Lynn Palmer, age 70, of Hopkins, MI. She left this world to be with the Lord on June 1, 2026 after a battle with cancer. Terry was born on November 17, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Ml to David and Irene Wilson. She will always be remembered for her kindness and willingness...
Betty Mae Barber
May 31, 2026
Betty Mae Barber, age 94, of Allegan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2026, at Briarwood Assisted Living & Memory Care in Allegan. Born on November 2, 1931, in Otsego, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of Herman Augustine Jr. and Marion Augustine. She graduated from Otsego High School in 1950 and lived a life...
Roy Lawrence James
May 26, 2026
Roy Lawrence James, 93, of Allegan, Michigan died in the home he had lived in since its purchase in 1972. In his final days, the house was full as his family and friends gathered in love to support him and each other, sharing tears but also great memories and laughter.
Roy was born on the northern shore of Lake Michigan in...
Robert Ivan Niswender
May 25, 2026
Robert “Ivan” Niswender, 94, of Allegan, MI passed away May 25, 2026 at Briarwood Assisted Living.
Robert “Ivan” Niswender, 94, of Allegan, MI passed away May 25, 2026, at Briarwood Assisted Living.
He was born February 3, 1932, in Erie, MI the son of the late Edmond and Margaret Niswender.
He was a graduate of Monroe High School and later from Taylor University...
Carl James Collier
May 19, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Carl Collier, who passed away on May 19th, 2026, at the age of 84.
A lifelong farmer, farming was far more than an occupation to him — it was his passion and the way he cared for those around him. He devoted his life...
Claire Michael Zollars
May 17, 2026
Claire Michael Zollars, 9, of Allegan, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born May 22, 2016 in Mikado, MI, Claire was one of ten in a litter born to Leela and Tyler. Adorned with her bright yellow collar and arguably the plumpest of the bunch, she made an instant...
Norma Mae Wright
May 13, 2026
Norma Mae Wright, 94, of Hopkins, Michigan passed away May 13, 2026 at Grand Oaks Nursing Home in Baldwin, Michigan. Norma was born on September 2, 1931 in Allegan, Michigan to the late Sophie and Leonard Clawson, also of Hopkins, Michigan. Norma married the late Elmer W. Wright in 1954 and they spent many years together camping, fishing and gardening....
Robert David Fink
May 11, 2026
Robert "Bob" David Fink passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026, in Allegan, MI. Bob was born to Robert R. and Phyllis (Grafe) Fink on February 4, 1950, in Detroit, MI.
Bob graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He married Susan (Arndt) Fink, and the two shared over 53 wonderful years together. They especially loved...
Donald Jay Calkins
May 6, 2026
Donald Jay Calkins, 63, of Heath Township, MI passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Avery Township. Born September 10, 1962 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of Kathleen Jean (Lantin) Calkins and the late Earl E. Calkins. Donald was an avid collector, especially of coins and teacups, and enjoyed going to local antique shows. He loved...
James Brown
May 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jimmie Brown
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
— Psalm 23
Sunrise: August 3, 1932
Sunset: May 5, 2026
Service held Friday May 15, 2026
Wake 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Funeral 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, 528 Trowbridge Street,...
James Everett Duryee
May 3, 2026
James Duryee of Hopkins, MI, passed on Sunday, May 3, 2026. James was born to his late parents Everett and Lilian (Puschel) Duryee on July 16, 1946. James was an accomplished maintenance man working for his father’s Mobile Gas Station in Hopkins before transitioning to the Allegan General Hospital for 27 years before he retired. Outside of work, James was...
Fredric Robert Schubert Jr.
May 3, 2026
Fredric Robert Schubert Jr., age 86, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1939, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Fredric Sr. and Lois Schubert. He lived a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and a warm presence that touched many in his community.
Fredric was the beloved husband of...
Linda Marie Gilliam
Apr 27, 2026
Linda Marie (Uecker) Gilliam, 67, of Allegan, MI passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home. Born July 21, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Anthony and Dolores (Kreiner) Uecker. As a woman of strong Catholic faith, Linda was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Linda spent her spare time sewing or relaxing with a...
Patricia Marie Anderson
Apr 25, 2026
Patricia Marie (Weiler) Anderson, 68, of Allegan, MI passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026. Born August 10, 1957 in Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of Patricia Ann (Sulllivan) Weiler and the late John Francis Weiler. Patricia was married to Christopher E. Anderson for thirty-six years, and together they had two children, Katherine and Benjamin.
Just prior to graduating from high...
Charles Walter Stedman
Apr 25, 2026
Charles Stedman passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 84 from a heart attack. He was born April 26, 1941 in Berwyn, Illinois to Everett and Betty (Hyler) Stedman. He was the oldest of their four children. Charles was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School, class of 1960.
He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great...
Carol Ann Lethiot
Apr 22, 2026
**In Loving Memory**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Carol Lethiot. She was a woman whose life was defined by love, generosity, and an unwavering acceptance of all people. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever touch the hearts of those who knew her.
A devoted mother, she possessed a rare gift for making...
Eugene Henry Detweiler
Apr 19, 2026
Eugene “Gene” Detweiler – “Mr. D” to many of his former students – went to his heavenly home April 19, 2026, at the age of 90. Born at home in Eureka, Illinois, he was the second of three children. Growing up Gene enjoyed simple pleasures - ice skating on the pond across the street, listening to the Lone Ranger on...
Kathryn Mary Oberst
Apr 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kathryn Mary Oberst
Kathryn (Katie) Mary Oberst, age 40, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on April 15, 2026. Born December 1, 1985, Katie was a woman of remarkable strength and a creative spirit that resonated like the music she loved so dearly.
Though disabled since the age of one, Katie never let her circumstances define the boundaries...
Rosemary Kuhl
Mar 31, 2026
Rosemary (Martin) Kuhl, 87, of Wayland, MI passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Born June 3, 1938 in Three Oaks, MI, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Carrie (Mangold) Martin and was the wife of the late Edward Kuhl. Rose had worked for General Motors for a short time and...
