Mary K. Bastian, age 71, of Gladstone, MI passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the UP Health System in Marquette, MI.Mary was born July 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Frank and Marilyn (Stigers) Bastian. She attended the Wayland Union High School and graduated in 1970. In 1972 she graduated Read More…
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Obituary: June A. Smith
June A. Smith passed away peacefully at Resthaven Care Center in Holland, Michigan on May 14th, 2024. June was born in Berwyn, Illinois on August 10, 1931 to her doting parents Edward “Ted” A. Reed and Helen Kientop Reed.As a young child she was a well known performer, singing and dancing, most frequently at the Read More…
Obituary: William Don Howard
William Don Howard, 73, of Allegan, MI passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bloomingdale. Born January 9, 1951 in Greely, CO, he was the son of the late Don and Elizabeth (Vivian) Howard. He grew up in Colorado but cherished summers spent in Duluth, MN with his Read More…
Obituary: Albert John Radspieler II
Albert John Radspieler II, a resident of Allegan, Michigan, age 83 bid farewell to this world on April 30, 2024. Born on January 19, 1941, to the late Albert John Radspieler Sr. and Antoinette “Ann” (Wapienik) Radspieler, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Radspieler, in 2009 and brother-in-law David Jones. Survivors Read More…
Life as Performance Art
When I was growing up, some of The Olds still called it Decoration Day. They were participating in a tradition that dated back to the 1860s, just after the Civil War. Late each May they went to the local cemetery to clean up the graves in the family plot and place flowers on the headstones or stone Read More…
Election Commission keeps Storey off of ballot
By Donald Talonen On Thursday May 17, 2024, the Allegan County Election Commission, in a unanimous 3-0 decision, determined that it lacks the authority to consider or act upon a request made by the current County Board Chair, Jim Storey. Storey is vying for re-election in District 1 for the Allegan County Board of Commissioners.Storey Read More…
Memorial Day observances set for many municipalities
By Gari Voss Monday, May 27th marks Memorial Day 2024, a day to remember all those who have given their lives to preserve the freedom of the United States. Across Allegan County, veterans, community leaders, and volunteers plan celebrations to honor those from their communities who gave the ultimate to their country. City of AlleganMonday, Read More…
Obituary: Mr. Nathan Brooks
Mr. Nathan Brooks, 63 of Lafayette, AL passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mr. Brooks will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service will be Read More…
Obituary: Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson
Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson, 80 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence.Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Mrs. Henderson will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service Read More…
Obituary: Ms. Priscilla Allen
Ms. Priscilla Allen, 67 passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL.Ms. Allen will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.Funeral Service will be held on Read More…