LaRone Marie Kendzora Jones, 94, of Saugatuck, formerly of Stevensville, passed away at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing center on Sunday, April 15, 2018.

LaRone was born on March 3, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., to Walter and Marie (Denemark) Kubistal. She moved to Stevensville in 1952 where she raised her two children. She then moved to Saugatuck in 1989 where she made many friends, especially through St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

LaRone played the saxaphone in an all-girl orchestra, along with her sister during the late 30s and early 40s. She enjoyed music, dancing, cooking and sewing. She also enjoyed going to lunch with her friends. Most of all she loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

LaRone is survived by her children, Scott (JoLynn) Kendzora of Sarasota, Fla. and Lynn Hardke of St. Joseph; brother Walter “Bud” (Ardie) Kubistal of Stevensville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

LaRone was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; her children’s father Frank “Scotty” Kendzora; sister Margaret Zmarzly; second husband Rolland Jones; step-son Robert Jones; son-in-law Kevin Hardke; and special friend Harry Dekker.

According to her wishes, she has been cremated. There is a memorial service being planned for this summer.

She wanted to thank all the special friends in Saugatuck who helped her to stay in her own home these last few years

Sharan Leverich, 76, of Martin went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2018, at Wings Home in Allegan.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leland Leverich Sr. of 48 years and her daughter Laura Leverich.

Surviving are her sons, Russell Leverich and Leland Leverich Jr., along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be private. The family requests memorial donations to Wings Home, 330 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010. 

Assisting the Leverich family with arrangement is Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com.

Phyllis Carol Schornagel, 93, of New Richmond died in March while visiting with family in Illinois.

Phyllis lived fully and well. She was a person of indomitable will and strength, the pillar of our family, with unflagging energy matched by her infectious joy of living, sense of humor, and generosity. She was always ready take new challenges, ready to help friends and family through the tough times, to laugh and make us laugh. 

Her energy and perseverance inspired us, her children, grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends, to follow our dreams and to make the world a better place. Her family and friends meant the world to her and she meant the world to us.  

Phyllis believed in the values of education, hard work and continuous self-improvement. A life-long learner, she attended Hope College, earned a bachelor’s degree at North Park College, attended Chicago’s Kent Law School, and took community college courses in computer science, metallurgy, and solar engineering.

She earned her master’s in Business Administration at Grand Valley State University at age 73 and worked as a CPA well into her 80s. At every phase of her career, Phyllis was a pioneer, breaking employment gender barriers and championing women’s rights in every job she held.

In both work and play, Phyllis was an adventurer. She loved road trips in her brightly colored sports car, sailing on Lake Michigan on her 12-foot sailboat, riding her Honda 50, and even tried sky-diving.

Phyllis will be interred at the New Richmond Cemetery on Saturday, April 28, at 1 p.m., followed by a celebration of her life at her home with family, friends, and neighbors in the afternoon.

In the meantime, we thank all of you for the love and friendship you gave her, and the laughter you brought to her life.

Phyllis was an avid reader all her life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Fennville District Library in her name would be greatly appreciated.

Angie J. VanSlambrouck

June 19, 1977—April 17, 2018

You fell in love the minute you met Angie with her sparkling eyes, crazy laugh and sense of humor. She gave us miles of smiles. She was one of a kind.

Her hair ... buns, braids, ponytails or, uh-oh, it’s down! (Carissa:) She wore black, except for her Red Wings gear. She made us laugh, cry and think outside the box. 

If you mentioned her name, you heard “Angie? I love her.” We all do, we always will. Her radiant self will always be missed.

Angie graduated with honors from Fennville High School and attended GVSU where she consistently made the Deans List.

Known as a Rock Star in the hospitality industry, she worked many years at Wally’s in Saugatuck and was most recently happily employed at the Pullman Tavern.

Angie passed away unexpectedly in her sleep at her father’s home near Hutchins Lake.

She is survived by her mother Jeannie (Duff) VanSlambrouck; father Clay VanSlambrouck; step-mother Mari Ellen; step-sisters Tammy and Debby; brother Allie and chosen sister Kate Kingstad; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was the only child of Jean and Clay.

We need to emulate her passion and make this world a better place in her honor. If you look up you will see her, jetting around, telling us to smile laugh and love each other. Love ’n Light Ang!

Some people come into our lives and quickly go

Some people move our souls to dance.

They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom

And make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.

Some people stay in our lives a while, leave footprints on our hearts,

And we are never, ever the same.

This is you Angie Girl ! 

An epic Celebration of Life will be Sunday, June 10, from 1 to 5 p.m., at 2366 Lakeshore Dr., Fennville MI 49408 (Harringtons).

A gofundme.com page is https://www.gofundme.com/5fs2qkw

Mary Ellen Simmons, 79, of Allegan went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Holland Hospital. 

Mrs. Simmons was born March 28, 1939, in Allegan, the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Thompson) Callaway. 

Mary Ellen was a member of Life Circle. She enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and adult coloring books. She also spent her time embroidering pillow cases–a true lost art.

Some of her best times though were the times that she got to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary Ellen had a great way of making each of them feel special and loved. Her presence in their lives and her children’s lives made a true and lasting impact.

Mary Ellen is survived by three of her children, Cleve (Katie) Simmons, Richard Simmons (Shelly Johnson) and Mickey (Keith) Jackson; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Cleve Alonzo Simmons; their daughter Kandi Kay Simmons; and 12 siblings.

Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, April 26, from 10 to 11a.m.. at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, where the funeral service will be at 11 a.m. General David Grindale will officiate. Interment will be at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township. 

Assisting the family with arrangements is Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com.

John Charles Carlyle, 79, of Spring Lake passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at home. He was born on Sept. 20, 1938, to the late Harold and Ruth (LeJeune) Carlyle in Plainwell.

John married Nancy Sessions on Aug. 26, 1961, and the two were married for nearly 57 years. John graduated from Plainwell High School in 1956 and Albion College in 1960.  He earned his law degree from Duke Law School in 1964. 

After receiving his J.D., he and Nancy moved to Chicago where he earned his C.P.A. The couple moved to Grand Haven in 1968 where John joined Scholten Fant. He practiced law in the community for nearly 40 years, serving clients with Scholten and Fant, independently, and finished his career after opening the Grand Haven office of Varnum law.

In addition to his law practice, John was a businessman. He served on a number of Boards of Directors of local companies, and at one time owned M&S Companies in Grand Haven and The Wright Coating Company in Kalamazoo. John loved this area and was dedicated to community service.

He was instrumental in founding the Tri-Cities YMCA, Hospice of North Ottawa Community and the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. He supported and helped start programs to provide early education to children in need both here and abroad; efforts aimed at adult literacy; and organizations dedicated to exonerating the wrongly convicted. 

John was involved in a number of civic organizations focused on improving the lives of community residents, including North Ottawa Community Hospital, Lion’s Club, Grand Haven Area Jaycees, Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl, United Way, the Boer Family Foundation, and many more. He also impacted individuals through his support of scholarships at both Albion College and Duke Law School.

John lived a very active and fulfilled life. He enjoyed boating, driving cars and motorcycles, skiing, flying, shooting trap and skeet, and cheering on his beloved Duke Blue Devils. He loved a good joke and his hearty laugh was infectious to everyone around him. 

John’s real love was spending time with his family. He delighted in watching his children and grandchildren grow. He leaves a legacy of “life lessons,” the most important of which is that family takes care of each other.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy; daughters, Megan Carlyle (Tim Dadson) and Amy (Kyle) Williams; four grandchildren, Sadie and Lucas Williams, and Mairin and Will Carlyle-Dadson.

John was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Anne Carlyle of Plainwell. 

The family invites the community to celebrate John’s life at a gathering at the Spring Lake Country Club on June 22, details to follow. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation or The Tri-Cities YMCA.

Arrangements are being provided by Klaassen Family Funeral Home. Please visit www.klaassenfuneralhome.com to sign John’s online guestbook.

Geneva Collis is forever reunited with her husband in heaven.

Geneva, 97, passed away on April 27, 2018, in Allegan.  She is the daughter of the late Jeff Randolph and Hattie Emery Randolph. 

Geneva will be forever remembered for her heart of gold. She loved to spend time in her garden, listen to music, fried chicken dinners with the family and known for always chewing on a piece of gum!

Geneva is survived by her children, Teresa Martin, and Walter Collis Junior; son-in-law George Sumerix; siblings, Sue Hayes and Ernie Randolph; 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 29 great-great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband, Walter Collis, who passed away in 1964, Geneva is preceded in death by her children, Loretta Mullins, Judy Sumerix and Leroy Collis; and many brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 1, at 3 p.m., at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville, MI 49408. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 1 to 3 p.m. Pastor Dr. Franklin J. Senters will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Allegan County Medical Care Community. 

Chappell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An online guest registry can be found at www.chappellfuneralhome.com.

Bernard Leroy “Butch” Iehl, 72, of Allegan passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at his home.

Born Feb. 26, 1946, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Roger Reno Iehl Sr. and Ina Jean (Mankin) Iehl and was the husband of Robin Gladys (Strickfaden) Iehl, with whom he shared the last 28 plus years. 

Mr. Iehl served his country honorably in the United States Army in the Vietnam War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. While in the military, he received a letter of commendation for a particular combat event. 

Mr. Iehl loved to travel. He was an avid morel mushroom hunter and enjoyed bluegill fishing. Above all else, though, he was a devoted family man who cherished all his loved ones.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Iehl is survived by his children, Andy and Mary Bouman, John and Shaina Iehl and Mona Iehl and Mike Anderson; stepson, Gary and Melissa Canales; siblings, Roger and Vicki Iehl and Gary and Diane Iehl; and five grandchildren. 

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Donald Iehl and his sister Merry Green.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Tuesday, May 1, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be at the funeral home the following day, Wednesday, May 2, at 1 p.m. with visitation for one-hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery at a later date. 

Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the National Kidney Foundation.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com.

John Charles Clark, 74, of Saugatuck and formerly of Chicago, passed away from cancer Saturday, March 24, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. John was born in Kalamazoo and moved to Chicago in 1976 to earn his BSEE at IT&T.

He met and married Deborah (Merten) Clark who survives, along with their children, Allison Clark of Chicago, Ill. and Eoen Clark of Saugatuck. John and Deborah moved to Saugatuck in May 2017.

A celebration of John’s life will be Saturday, May 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Borrowed Time, 22 East Center St., Douglas, MI 49406.

Contributions to the Sierra Club or other charity in support of our environment, feeding the hungry or public TV is appreciated.

Arrangements are being provided by Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Family and friends may view a full obituary and share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com.

Marvin Burd, 92, of Saugatuck passed away peacefully at Holland Hospital surrounded by family after a long battle with the effects of diabetes on May 2, 2018.

He was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Otsego to H. Kirk and Beryl Burd. He had many fond memories as a young boy playing along the shores of Lake Michigan in Ganges Township on his parent’s property.

Marv joined the Navy and served during World War II.

He married Jean Burd on June 23, 1946. His career in management took them and their three sons to adventurous places to live in Thailand, Turkey, Iran and Washington DC.

Later in life he settled back in Saugatuck where he worked in real estate.

Marv spent his energies on becoming an expert on the game of Bridge and honing his artistic abilities on his Cigar Band Fish Art. He will be fondly remembered for his cheerful disposition.

Marvin is survived by his three sons, Stephen (Marsha) Burd, Douglas Burd and Mark (Joyce) Burd; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Jean Burd; sister Shirley Gilman; and great-grandson Grant Burd.

Services will be at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., Fennville, MI 49408, on Monday, May 7. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with service at 2 p.m.  Burial will follow at the Plummerville Cemetery in Ganges Township.

After burial, everyone is invited to share memories of Marv at the home of Stephen Burd, 2170 Lakeshore Dr. Fennville, MI 49408. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grant Rogers Burd Memorial Fund at the Allegan County Community Foundation to support local community recreation, 524 Marshall St. Allegan MI 49010, memo: Grant, or visit: http://alleganfoundationorg.fatcow.com/Grant-Rogers-Burd-Memorial-Fund

Chappell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An online registry can be found at www.chappellfuneralhome.com.

Our family became a lot smaller on April 26, 2018, when we lost Donna Marcy Peel. Donna was a very large presence in the life of the Saugatuck Douglas community and her family.

She was born Sept. 6, 1949, the first of four children. She moved to Saugatuck in the late seventies and became an integral part of the community, working at the Sewer and Water, City of Saugatuck, and most recently as the owner of the Waypoint restaurant in early 2008.

The Waypoint became a local icon where people were comfortable coming alone because there was always room at the community table. Patrons quickly became friends. Donna loved people. She loved talking with them. Most of all she loved helping them.

The cliché “generous to a fault” was the only way she knew to live her life. Donna loved horses and animals of all types. She loved fishing with Mike Peel, the love of her life whom she married Oct. 02, 2001.

Unfortunately, Donna was preceded in death by her sister Christine Aalderink in 1990; as well as her father Roger Marcy in 2015; and her husband Michael Peel in 2016.

Donna is survived by her two sons, John and Ryan (Amanda) Sullivan; her mother Pat Marcy; her brothers, Steve (Brenda) and Roger (Laurie) Marcy; two cousins, four nieces, one nephew and her three step-children.

Donna loved family above all else. She embraced Mike’s children as though they were her own and stayed in contact with them after he passed. The greatest joys of her life were her four grandchildren whom she loved way beyond the moon and back.

A celebration of Donna’s life is being planned and will be at a later date. 

Chappell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. An online registry can be found at www.chappellfuneralhome.com. 
 

Mary Louise Tiefenthal, 87, of Manistee died at the Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital on Thursday, April 12, 2018, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Jan. 12, 1931, in Grand Rapids, daughter of the late Homer and Winifred (Dendel) VandeBunte. Mary married Duane B. Tiefenthal on Nov. 28, 1953, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Allegan. Duane preceded her in death on Aug.3, 1978.

Mary retired from the Manistee County Medical Care Facility after many years of service. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish (Guardian Angels Catholic Church) of Manistee and served the parish as a Eucharistic Minister.

Mary is survived by her children and their spouses; Catherine Tiefenthal, Jeffery Tiefenthal, Sherrie and Larry Urban, David and Brenda Tiefenthal, Mark and Nancy Tiefenthal, Scott and Debbie Tiefenthal and Janet Milarch; her grandchildren, Ben (Anne) Urban, Anna Urban, Nathan Urban, Jackie (Josh) Wissner, Jordan Tiefenthal, Andy (Danielle) Tiefenthal, Ryan Tiefenthal, Ashley Tiefenthal, Duane (Gabby) Tiefenthal and Samantha Tiefenthal; great-grandchildren, Natalie and Dylan Wissner and Tripp Tiefenthal; her sister Elizabeth Rutgers; her half-brother and sister in-law, Larry and Alice Gibson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Duane; her parents, Homer and Winifred VandeBunte; her step-father Robert Gibson; her son in-law Thomas Milarch; and her grandson Matt Urban.

Cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Manistee. Private family graveside services will be at a later date in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday morning, one hour prior to the funeral mass. A funeral luncheon for family and friends will follow the mass and be at the Saint Joseph Parish Center in Manistee.

Those wishing to remember Mary are asked to consider a donation in her name to the Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Saturday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Patricia Ann (Taggart) Knowlton, 83 of Watson Township, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Wings Home in Allegan.

Mrs. Knowlton was born March 1, 1935, in Allegan, the daughter of the late Gerald and Margaret (Muddget) Taggart. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Knowlton who preceded her in death in 2005 after 51 years of marriage. 

Pat was a long-time employee of Allegan General Hospital as a dietitian and went on to work at Orlo’s Deli until her retirement at the age of 70. In her spare time she enjoyed woodworking, crafts, sewing, crocheting and reading. Pat was known for her strong-will and kept her determined spirit right up until her passing. 

She is survived by her children, Bob (Norma) Knowlton of Hopkins and Patti (Steve) Counterman of Watson Township; her siblings, Mettie Councell of Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., and Gerald (Felie) Taggart of San Diego, Calif.; sister-in-law Mary Stacy; eight grandchildren, Michael (Hilary), Stacy (Justin), Chad, Travis, Margaret, Wendy (Joe), Benjie and Jeremy (Tiffany); four great-grandchildren, Tiana, Noah, Tayton and Brycn; and many nephews.

Along with her parents and her husband, Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter Lucinda “Cindy” Knowlton; her sister Violet Smith; and her brother-in-law Harry Councell.

Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, May 10, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at which time the funeral service will take place with Pastor Steven Smail officiating. 

Memorial donations may be made in Patricia’s name to Wings Home, 530 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010. Interment will be in Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Township. Assisting the family with arrangements is Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com.

Ron Chaulk Clair, 80, passed away on May 10, 2018, in Charlotte, N.C., after many years of declining health. Ron was born March 17, 1938, in Allegan, to Lucy Haygreen Clair and Francis Oscar Clair.

Ron graduated from Allegan High School in 1956 and Western Michigan University in 1960. Upon graduation, Ron returned to the family business in Allegan, Flashes Publishers Inc., where he worked until its sale in 1985.

Ron had two sons, Stacy Charles Clair and Kelly Allen Clair.

An avid and devoted golfer, Ron played Ot-Well-Egan and Kalamazoo Country Club locally, and valued his time playing his beloved Pinehurst No.2 as well as the courses of the British Isles. In retirement, Ron spent his time golfing in South Florida and Banner Elk, N.C.

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Lucy and Francis Clair, and son Stacy Clair.

Kelly Clair and his two daughters, Spencer Clair of Denver, Colo. and Flannery Clair of Chapel Hill, N.C., survive Ron.

No arrangements are planned.

Pamela Sue Funk, 67, of Allegan passed away on May 7, 2018, after a brave and determined battle with cancer. She died in the care and company of her loving siblings, children, grandchildren and relatives.

She was born Nov. 4, 1950, in Allegan to John and Cora/Louise (Martin) Morris.

Pam will be lovingly remembered by her children (with Tom Schweikert) Cindy and Lance Beard (grandchildren Tyler and Chase) of Allegan and Cammy and Eric Stanislawski (grandchildren Brooke and Katelyn) of Bessemer; along with Pam’s eight siblings and their spouses; and many nieces and nephews.

Family, friends and others whose lives Pam touched are invited to join us on Sunday, June 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hartman Conference Center, 690 N. Eastern Ave., Allegan.

Family asks that any memorial donations in Pam’s honor be made to the American Cancer Society or Wings of Hope Hospice.

Surrounded by his family, Robert J. Hunt Jr., 90, of Allegan went to be with his Lord Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Vicinia Gardens of Otsego.

Robert was a member of the Allegan Bible Church, served in the United States Army during World War II and retired from Rockwell International after 30 years.

Robert will be missed by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy Hunt (Seekman); their children, Debra (Kris) Hunt-Boysen of Allegan, Roger J. Hunt of Allegan and Rhonda Hunt of Wyoming; his grandchildren, Robert Jacob (Christine) Beals, Zachary Boysen, Manda Phillips, Reece Phillips, Rachel (CJ) Hess and Joshua Doll; great-grandchild Rainah; and in-laws, Joan Button of Otsego, Richard Seekman of Marshall and Mary Lou Seekman of Otsego.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hunt Sr. and Edna (Willard); his sisters, Joyce Wagers and Lois Terry-Sturgis; and baby brother.

A memorial service will be Sunday, May 20, at 5 p.m. at Allegan Bible Church, 412 Sherman St., Allegan. Burial will be at Hudson Corners Cemetery in Allegan. Arrangements are being provided by Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, Holland, www.langelandsterenberg.com.

Thomas William Kirkaldy, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at his home with his loving family by his side. Thomas was the son of the late Thomas Belmont Kirkaldy and Barbara Kirkaldy-Kronenberg.

Tom was very passionate about his work as a Contract Glazier, dedicating his life to his business of 38 years, Royal Glass and Greenhouse. Tom loved life on Lake Michigan, his tiki bar, golfing, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lynn Kirkaldy; children, Cindy Kirkaldy, Kenneth William (Laura) Kirkaldy, Michael Thomas (Amy) Kirkaldy and Jeannee (Brett) Kirkaldy-Bergmoser; siblings, Carole Glass and Barbara Napp; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, eight nephews and nieces; and Inky the cat.

Visitation will be Monday, May 21, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Chappell Funeral Home, 637 West Main St., Fennville. On Tuesday, May 22, there will be a 10 a.m. visitation at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 100 St. Peters Drive in Douglas. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. with Father Fabio officiating. A luncheon will follow at Saugatuck Center for the Arts from 12 to 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project or the American Cancer Society.

Phyllis L. (Beattie) Walters, 82, of Allegan passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids due to complications after surgery.

Phyllis was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Muskegon, to the late Wallace G. and Gladys L. (Johnson) Beattie. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1955. In 1967, while working in Grand Rapids, she met the love of her life, Richard Walters. They married and she moved to his home in Allegan. 

Phyllis enjoyed making and decorating cakes for all occasions, crocheting baby afghans, working on the tram during the Allegan County Fair for more than 30 years and hunting for those wonderful morels. Her love and devotion for her family always shown through in all that she did.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 51 years, Richard; daughters, Michelle Walters of Otsego and Claudette Walters of Paw Paw; step-children, Lucy and Rex Strasser of Florida and David Walters of Kalamazoo; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister Marie Kutz of Allegan; and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ronald O. Beattie of Casper, Wyo., and many other loved ones. 

Friends met with the family on Wednesday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel. Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 17 at 11 a.m. with one hour visitation prior, with Comer Skinner officiated. Interment will be at Hudson Corners Cemetery, Allegan Township. 

Memorial donations may be made in Phyllis’ name to Wings Home, 530 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, www.gordenfuneral.com.

Sallie Erlandson, 81, of Douglas passed away peacefully at Country Home Care AKA “Wilma’s Place” on May 18, 2018. 

Sallie was born June 25, 1936, to William and Theodora Klug in Morgantown, W.Va. As a young lass, the family moved to Gary, Ind., where Sallie acted as second mother to her brothers William and Michael.

In her early 20s she met her future husband, Dave Erlandson. The two were married and bought the White House in Saugatuck, now known as Good Goods. There, they rented rooms and started their family. As the Saugatuck scene grew into a “party town” they looked for a home in Douglas and there they settled in for many years.

Sallie and Dave raised their family and welcomed many critters and extra kids into their life. She worked as a secretary at SPS and DES and later got her degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State. As a social worker, she was an advocate for children in the Ottawa County 0-5 preventative abuse program, and later she worked at Catholic Social Services in Grand Rapids.

Sallie was the first woman on the Douglas Village Council and she also worked on the committee to build the pavilion at Wicks park, always making time for others.

Later in life she enjoyed yard saleing with her good friend Sue Lark. They were a force to be reckoned with! Also, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at one of her favorite places, “Beach Haven,” the family cottage in Elberta. She had a soft spot in her heart for her grandkids, Nora, Kay and Luke who knew her as “Grammy” or “Candy Gram.”

Some people will remember her for her good council during tough times. Some may remember her for her sharp wit. She lived life on her terms, with no apologies and no regrets.

Sallie was preceded in death by an infant daughter Aimee.

She is survived by her children Douglas Erlandson, Mark Erlandson, Molly Erlandson and Tim (Brandy) Erlandson. Also, she is survived by her brothers William (Kathy) Klug of New Jersey and Michael (Jane) Klug of Florida; and her former husband, best friend, and strongest supporter, Dave Erlandson.

The family would like to thank Wilma and Gary Yates for their love and tender care at the end of Sallie’s life. Sallie’s ashes will be laid to rest in the Saugatuck Township Cemetery next to her daughter Aimee. A private memorial service will take place later this summer.

Donations can be made in her name for the proposed new Saugatuck-Douglas District Library building, P.O. Box 789, Douglas, MI 49406.

Timothy J. Spooner, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Aiken Regional Medical Center, Aiken, S.C.

He graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, N.Y. During his senior year in high school, he appeared in a summer stock performance of J.B. at the Cape Playhouse on Cape Cod.

Tim graduated from the University of Denver and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. In his early twenties, he was the delegate for El Pasco County to the Colorado Republican Party state convention. He was in the healthcare field for 32 years and at the time of his retirement was a senior vice-president of Aetna, Inc.

Two of his lifelong passions were dedicated to the arts and to community involvement. In Toledo, Ohio, Tim was involved for a number of years with the Old West End Festival, in that city’s historic Victorian district.

In Saugatuck, he was a member of the Saugatuck Historic District Commission, was the founding donor to the Mason Street Warehouse Theater and a member of its board of directors.

In the city of his final residence, Aiken, S.C., Tim was a member of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, where he was involved its soup kitchen, and was a member of the board of trustees of Joye in Aiken.

Tim’s life was rewarding because he genuinely enjoyed the company of old and new friends and that of family members, especially his grandchildren.

Mr. Spooner is survived by his husband and companion of 28 years, Steven E. Masterson of Aiken, S.C.; daughter, Beth Shiflett and her husband, Dennis, of Alexandria, Va.; Christy Martinez of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren Mollie and Katie Shiflett, Gabriel and Olivia Martinez; brother Jack Spooner of Bruceton Mills, W. Va.

A memorial service will be Saturday, June 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church, 125 Pendleton St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joye in Aiken, P.O.  Box 5538, Aiken, S.C. 29804 or to FOTAS (Friends of the Animal Shelter), P.O. Box 2207, Aiken, S.C. 29802.

May the memory of his dedication to community, thoughtfulness of others and his deep-rooted kindness be long remembered.

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