George Bliss Doster, 96, passed away peacefully Jan. 10, 2019, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. George was born June 13, 1922, in Kalamazoo, the son of George Dewey and Gladys (Bliss) Doster.

A lifelong resident of Doster, George attended country schools and graduated from Plainwell High School in 1939. George was a graduate of Michigan State College-Farmers Short Course in 1941. George was proud to be a full-time farmer all of his life. He was a charter member of the Doster Community Reformed Church and served as an elder for many years.

George served on the Plainwell School Board for 25 years, missing only one meeting. George had a strong character, he was an honest and fair dealer, who always said he judged a person “based on who you were, not what you had.”

George will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Eloise H. (Burden) Doster; six children, Rita (John) Wells, George Scott Doster, Millard Doster, Jade (Bill) Harrington, Kim (Nancy Jo) Doster, and Mark Doster; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

George was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Dan (Erin) Roth; sisters; and a brother.

George’s family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Doster Community Reformed Church where his memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Private burial will take place in Hillside Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions to Doster Community Reformed Church or Rose Arbor Hospice Residence will be appreciated. 

Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence for George’s family.

Stephen M. Miller, 80, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Allegan Medical Care Community.

He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Vickie of Allegan; his sister Ann (Roger) Hulsey; five children, Tawni Barnes, Lezza Mignery, Ruth Philpott, Stephen Miller, Jr. and Amy Ansari; and three step-children, Brenda Caron, Todd Lonsbury and Robin Adams; 12 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Steve was born in Marion, Ind., on Nov. 2, 1938, to Omar William and Dara Ruth (Malott) Miller. He graduated in 1956 from Central High School in South Bend, Ind., where he competed on the high school swim team and in water skiing sports.

After serving in the Army, Steve went on to work 17 years as an air traffic controller at Chicago O’hare International Airport. As an entrepreneur, he raised crops for sale and upon retirement, ran a lawn grooming business.

He retired in 2001 from a career in CAD engineering at Prince Corp. in Holland. Afterwards, he accepted a position as department manager at Bittersweet Ski Resort, where his work career ended due to health issues.

Steve was a member of Promise Keepers, attending conventions, and was devoted to leading others to the Lord. He was involved in the construction and maintenance of Christ Community Church in Allegan, where he served and was a member for 23 years.

Steve and his wife took great joy serving as foster parents for many years. He loved guiding and encouraging the youth. He enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, rock hunting and travel.

His work has ended and his earthly journey complete. We will miss him, but we rest in full assurance of the Lord, we will be with him again in heavenly glory. We owe a debt of gratitude to the staff of Allegan Medical Care Community for the loving care provided to Steve over the last two years.  Our family thanks you for your tireless service.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m.,  at Christ Community Church in Allegan with Pastor Wally Coots officiating.

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

Sharon Louise Kaechele Haffner ended her four-year battle with ovarian cancer on Jan. 7, 2019.

The daughter of Virginia and Walter Kaechele Jr. she was born March 25, 1937, in Kalamazoo.

She was a 1955 graduate of Plainwell High School were she met her husband Richard Haffner. The couple moved to Vassar, Mich., and raised three children, Deborah, Tami and Richard.
A divorce sent her to San Francisco to be with her daughter Deborah and her first grandchild Sharel.

It was in the city by the bay, that she found her heart in the form of Ceasar Acquino. Eventually the pair moved to Florida to care for her father and later her mother.

She is also survived by her siblings, Walter III and Cheryl (Barber) Kaechele, Jan and Jack Collins and Mary and Ray Seitz.

George Russell “Russ” Colegrove, 93, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at his home in Grand Junction, surrounded by his family.

Russ was born in Billings, Mont., on Feb. 18, 1925, to Raymond and Lois (Warrant) Colegrove. He graduated from Otsego High School and served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II and in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

After World War II, Russ attended Michigan State College. He had worked at Valley Metal Products and several architectural and engineering companies as a mechanical engineer. Russ retired from Tower, Pinkster & Titus in 1998. He completed his college degree in organizational management at age 78.

Russ had a reputation of being able to fix anything and was affectionately called Mr. Fix-It by many of those at Warner Camp and Warner University where he enjoyed volunteering his time and talents.

Russ also enjoyed fishing, carpentry, deer hunting and spending time with his family.

On Jan. 26, 1952, at the Otsego Church of God, he married Beverly Gregory who survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Linda (Randy) Donaldson, Karen (David) Sutton and Sharon (Thomas) Woods; son Gregory (Laura) Colegrove; grandchildren, Matthew Donaldson, Emily (Brad) Brocklehurst, Sara Donaldson, Phil (Bianca) Woods, Drew (Melanie) Woods, Brandon Sutton, Scott (Emma) Colegrove and Christopher Russell Colegrove; and great-grandchildren, Isabel and Abigail Brocklehurst and Isaac Russell Woods.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Harry, Tom and Dave.

Friends visited with the family Monday, Jan. 14, at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A funeral service was at 11a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Otsego Church of God with Pastor Timothy Foreman officiating with Pastor Stephen Burrow and Pastor Steve Starks. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Russ may be made to Warner Camp or Wings of Hope Hospice. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

Ardath McNutt, 107, longtime local teacher and Allegan native, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. 

Mrs. McNutt was born Feb. 14, 1911, in Allegan, the daughter of the late Edwin and Stella (Blanchard) Wynne who farmed near Allegan. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1929, as the salutatorian of her class.

She then attended County Normal and taught at Foster School in Cheshire from 1930 until 1936, when she married Aubrey McNutt on Aug. 1, 1936. They farmed in Cheshire near Chicora until he died in 1989. 

Mrs. McNutt returned to teaching in 1957, attending Western Michigan University to complete her bachelor’s degree in 1963. She taught elementary grades at Rowe and Marble schools in Cheshire and also in the Bloomingdale School District. She then taught at North Ward and Dawson elementary schools in Allegan until retiring in 1975.

Mrs. McNutt loved to travel and had visited all 50 states, England, Scotland and Wales, Japan, Hong Kong and Indonesia. She went through the Panama Canal in 1999, the last year it was under American Control. 

Mrs. McNutt was also active in the former United Brethren Church of Chicora, The First Presbyterian Church in Allegan, the History Club of Allegan and the Allegan County Retired Teachers Association. 

Her hobbies included writing, reading, gardening and quilting. One of her quilts took Best of Show at the Allegan County Fair.  She was also an exercise enthusiast who enjoyed walking two miles a day. 

Her gifts to those around her included a love for family, an inspiring enthusiasm for life and learning and a whimsical sense of humor.

Mrs. McNutt is survived by three daughters Molly (Marvin) Saye of Gobles, Sherry (Eric) Merry of Kankakee, Ill., and Kay (David) Atz of La Jolla, Calif.; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by three sisters, a brother and a grandson.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Saturday, Jan.19, from 1 to 2 p.m., at which time a funeral service will begin. Burial will be in Rowe Cemetery in Chicora. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mrs. McNutt’s name to Dollars for Scholars.

Orathay “Pyet” Tep, 65, of Allegan passed away Tuesday, Jan.15, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Born June 9, 1953, in Laos, she was the wife of Kao Tep. 

Mrs. Tep loved to spend time outside walking, biking and tending to her garden. She also enjoyed crocheting and cooking, especially making eggrolls for her friends in Allegan. 

Above all else, however, Mrs. Tep was happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren; they were the light of her life.

In addition to her husband of 36 years, Mrs. Tep is survived by her children, Thammala (Sean) Fuller, Natalie Tep, Daniel (Kate) Tep and Matthew Tep; and her grandchildren, Elliott Fuller, Hunter Fuller, Maximus Fuller, Braylee Tep and Zander Tep.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Friday, Jan. 18, from 12 to 1 p.m., at which time a memorial service will begin.

Adam Wesley Currie, 36, of St. Joseph passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug.18, 1982, to James Currie and Julie (Cramer) Hapke in Allegan.

Adam graduated from Bloomingdale High School with the Class of 2000. He enjoyed working on and modifying cars, and especially enjoyed working on Volkswagen Jettas.

Adam also enjoyed walking his dog, Wally, who precedes Adam in death.

He is preceded in death along with his canine companion by his step-father Paul Hapke; grandparents, Wesley and Ruby Cramer; and uncle Wes Cramer.

Adam is survived by his mother Julie Hapke of Pullman; father James Currie of Kernville, Calif.; grandmother Ruth Benson of Cave Junction, Ore.; siblings, Angela (Robert) Sprague of Gobles, Karissa Hapke of Kalamazoo, Julie Hapke of Holland, and Paul (Rebekah) Hapke III of Pullman; his life companion Megan Sherry; and nieces and nephews, Kylie and Aria Sprague, Alexis Vanaelst, Ethan Slawson, Bryce and Isabelle Hapke.

Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Filbrandt Family Funeral Home in South Haven. Memorial Services will follow visitation at 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor David Johnson officiating. A dinner will be served at the Pullman Elementary School following services.

Contributions may be made in Adam’s memory to Allegan County Community Mental Health, 3283 122nd Ave., Allegan, MI 49010 or to the Al Van Humane Society, P.O. Box 421, South Haven, MI 49090.

Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guestbook at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.

The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home in South Haven, 637-0333.

Dorothy Lucille (Klontz) Chacey, 91, of Allegan, Michigan, died Wednesday, Jan, 9, 2019 at Briarwood Assisted Living in Allegan.

Dorothy was born March 15, 1927 near Ollie, Iowa to John W. and Verna T. Klontz. Dorothy married Clair Chacey on Aug. 30, 1947 in Fairfield Iowa. Dorothy and Clair lived, worked and raised their family in the Packwood, Iowa community until 2000 when they moved to Allegan, Michigan.

Dorothy attended Ollie, Iowa schools, graduating from Ollie High School in 1944. After graduation Dorothy joined the Cadet Nurse Corps, completing her training as a Registered nurse from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Ottumwa, Iowa in 1948.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated nurse. She began her career as a nurse in labor and delivery at Jefferson County Hospital in Fairfield Iowa. Seeking a change and a challenge she began working in the Emergency Department at Jefferson County Hospital and retired from there in 1982.

Dorothy (Mom) believed every moment of every day was precious and wanted all of us to enjoy life to it’s fullest, love our families to the utmost and love the Lord with our entire being. We will continue throughout our lives to learn from her lessons.

While living in Iowa, Dorothy was a member of the Ollie Baptist Church and later became a member of the First Congregational Church in Allegan.  

After retirement, Dorothy and Clair focused on their painting, woodworking and travel. Clair did the building and Dorothy completed their projects with her skills as a painter. Dorothy had enjoyed and excelled at drawing and painting from her teen years into retirement.  Dorothy and Clair traveled to many craft shows in Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas. 

Dorothy and Clair also traveled extensively after retirement, seeing all the United States except Alaska.  Their travels involved many trips to Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana and New Mexico to visit their children and grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clair in 2017, her parents John and Verna Klontz, four brothers; Hubert, Delbert, Maynard and Harold Klontz and three sisters; Darlene Klontz, Helen (Klontz) Montgomery and Marjorie (Klontz) Hill. She was also proceeded in death by her parents-in-laws George and Opal Chacey and by her beloved son-in-law Stephen Vaughn, great-granddaughter Morgan Ford and great-grandson Joshua Ford.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Mary Jeanine (Dennis) Johnson of Allegan, Ronald Keith (Leigh-Ann) Chacey of Racine, Wisc. Theresa Ann Vaughn, of Paw Paw, and Gary Clair (Anna) Chacey of Rio Rancho, N.M. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by her sister Mary Davis of Stuart, Fla. and several nieces and a nephew.

A private family Funeral Services was held Monday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. at Gorden Funeral Residence in Allegan. Pastor Daniel Ward from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Allegan conducted the service. Interment followed at Hudson Corners Cemetery, Allegan.

Dorothy had requested no flowers.  If your heart leads you to do so, please donate to Holland Hospice or a charity of your choice.

Marie Ellen “Chic” Heckman, 74, of Allegan passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.

Born Dec. 22, 1944, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Max Edward “Mike” Wilcox and Ella Louise (Miller) Wilcox and was the wife of Lee Harold Heckman. 

Mrs. Heckman devoted her life to caring for others. She spent more than 40 years as a dedicated registered nurse in a variety of settings, including the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Her desire to help others led her to volunteer with both Kids Hope USA and Wings Home. 

Mrs. Heckman was an avid reader, loved singing and enjoyed camping. She especially enjoyed spending time baking treats with her grandchildren. She was a member of The River Christian Reformed Church. 

Although she gave so much in her service to others, Mrs. Heckman always made her family her top priority. She had no greater joy than spending time with them all and showering them with her love.

In addition to her husband Lee of 51 years, Mrs. Heckman is survived by her sons, Kevin (Kelly) Heckman and Keith (Tracy) Heckman; her siblings, Grace Ann Switzer, Carol (Jerry) Beach and George (Maureen) Wilcox; her siblings-in-law, Linda (Ray) Miles and Roxie (Harry) Thompson; her nieces and nephews, Sonja (Jim) Elmore and son Kaleb, Ryan (Abbie Jo) Wilcox and children, Adelyn and Nellie, Marc (Mary)Wilcox, Marielle (Joe) Kronke and children, Joe and Henry, Jason (Kaitlin) Thompson and son Ferris, Tim (Julie) Thompson and children, Eli and Kayla, Beth (Jason) Schmid and children, Tobin, Lily and Violet, Scott (Debbie) Miles, Jeff (Thuy) Miles and children, Ellie and Arin, and Eric (Cindi) Miles and children, Peyton and Paige; and her grandchildren, Amanda, Charlie, Haley, Drew and Nick. 

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Clarence “Tink” Wilcox; her parents-in-law, Harold and Gloria Heckman; and her brother-in-law Wayne Switzer.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Friday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.  A funeral service will be Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at The River Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Jim Dykstra officiating. Private interment will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Allegan County Medical Care Community or Wings Home. 

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

Clifford Asbel (MarinaMan), 69, passed away suddenly in St. Barts in the West Indies on Jan. 4, 2019.

Cliff is survived by his mother Gloria Asbel. He is also survived by his daughter Nerine Asbel and son Malachi Asbel who live in Hawaii.

Cliff’s love for sailing and boating began while attending the University of Michigan. His first adventure was aboard a 27-foot sailboat that he sailed down the Mississippi to the Bahamas. He spent over 5 years in the Caribbean aboard his second boat, a 36-foot Hinckley named “Mantra,” providing day charters in St. Barts to a most selective clientele.

He sailed the length of the Caribbean Island chain and crossed the Atlantic twice. Like most serious mariners, Cliff dreamed of exploring the vast Pacific Ocean and lived that dream for 6 years, transiting the Panama Canal, sailing to the Philippines, Tahiti and back to Seattle.

Cliff dedicated his working career to the marine industry. His vast experience and success working in boatyards, as well as for boat builders, gave him the skills to own his own yacht service management company “MarinaMan, LLC” located in South Haven and Douglas, from 1989 to 2013. 

After receiving his RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certification, Captain Cliff skippered a 68-foot Swan sailboat named “Simple Harmony,” sailing it between Newport, R.I. and St. Barts for the past 5 years.

Cliff’s love of life, dedication to his family and friends, along with all of those mariners he helped throughout his life will be missed, but not forgotten.

“At sea, I learned how little a person needs, not how much”

Jane Jacqueline Nahikian, 93, of Allegan passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Briarwood Assisted Living.

Born May 25, 1925, in Gladwin, she was the daughter of the late Harold Leith Calkins and Mildred Beatrice (MacArthur) Calkins and was the wife of the late William Sarkis Nahikian. 

Mrs. Nahikian attended Western Michigan University and graduated from Bronson School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She was a dedicated member of First Congregational Church in Allegan for more than 61 years where she truly enjoyed participating in the Women’s Fellowship group. 

Mrs. Nahikian spent much of her free time sewing, cooking and baking. She also looked forward to receiving the Kalamazoo Gazette so she could complete the crossword puzzle and loved a good game of Scrabble with family.

Mrs. Nahikian is survived by her five children, Ann (Scott) Miller, Sue (Leon) Belden, Sara (Larry) Tait, William (Denise) Nahikian and Mary (Randy) Hunziker; 12 grandchildren, Brian (Christine) Miller, Trevor (Tess) Belden, Richard (Megan) Cromwell, Ethan (Sarah) Belden, Brooke (Shane) Wesseldyk, Jane (Dan) Terzibashian, Hagop (Megan) Terzibashian, Will Nahikian, James Nahikian, Travis Hunziker, Joy Hunziker and Nathan Hunziker; and 11 great-grandchildren, Glory, Camden, Callum and EllaGrace Wesseldyk, Gabby, Olivia and Ivy Belden, Maia and Rylee Cromwell and Miles and Aram Belden. 

Along with her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Harold Calkins, Donald Calkins, Jean Moore and Tom Calkins.

A funeral service and luncheon will be Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church with Pastor Cory Klein officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd., Holland, MI 49423; or to the First Congregational Kitchen, 323 Cutler St., Allegan, MI 49010. 

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

Joe Robert McDaniel, 77, of Allegan passed away at his home on Jan. 12, 2019.

Joe was born on July 3, 1941, in Paris, Tenn. His father Marvin Dunn and his mother Della Dunn moved the family to Michigan in 1945, where Joe remained until his death.

Joe enlisted into the United States Air Force in January 1960, and left in June 1965.

Joe will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Jackie (Morris) McDaniel; three children, Rebecca (McDaniel) Kloth, Stacey (McDaniel) Northrop and Joel McDaniel; also surviving are six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Others surviving Joe are his sister Helen Green; brother, James McDaniel and his wife Louise McDaniel, Vickie and Clifford Crawford. Joe is also survived by his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joe was cremated following his death. A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life is planned for the summer.

Contributions can be made to Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan.

Marjorie Ilene Rupp, 94, of Allegan passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at her winter home in Fort Myers, Fla.

Born Dec. 31, 1924, in Royal Oak, she was the daughter of Ida (Root) and William Kellogg, sister to Paul, and the wife of William Rupp Jr., all who preceded her in death.

Marjorie grew up in North Star. She graduated from Ithaca High School and attended Michigan State College when she was 16 years old. There she meet her husband of 60 years, William Rupp, who was the captain of the MSU football team.

After William returned from World War II, they moved to Mount Clemens, Grand Rapids, Wayland, and Allegan. They had three children, William III, Philip and Ellen.

Marg and Bill were generous with their time and love for their family.

Marjorie retired from the Grand Rapids Education Association. They traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. She loved working crossword puzzles and never found one she could not solve.

She attended Allegan Congregational Church where she found very special friends.

Marjorie is survived by her children, William III (Nancy), Philip (Julie Belcher), and son-in-law Jeff Justin. Daughter Ellen Justin passed away in 2010. Granddaughters include Ashley Rupp-Tompkins (Eric), Christine VanDeWeghe (Joe), Rebecca Reed (Derek) and Hillary Justin (Jared Richard). Great-grandchildren include Hunter, Maya and Madeleine Reed, Brendan and Zachary VanDeWeghe, and Lauren Rupp-Tompkins.

There will be a small memorial service this summer for the family.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to Hope Hospice of Fort Myers, Fla., Development Office 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers FL 33908 or Allegan Congregational Church, 323 Cutler St., Allegan MI 49010.

Robert J. Warren, 76, of Bloomingdale passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Wings Home in Allegan. 

Bob was born June 21, 1942, in Paw Paw, the son of the late Cassel and Bertha Warren and had lived in the Bloomingdale area for the majority of his life. 

Bob was a private pilot and loved to fly. He also enjoyed going to flea markets, fishing and taking grandchildren on trips in his plane. 

Surviving are his three children, Robert (Lisa), Edward (Sherry), and Brian (Joanne); 10 grandchildren, Jennifer (David), Nate, Tessa (Scott), Katie, Schayne, Victoria, Amber, Harley, LaTara and Killian; eight great-grandchildren, Jayden, Kassie, Bentley, Izzy, Koen, Sean, Paisley and Billy; a foster daughter, Barbara Cherryholmes; and many extended family members. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Bunny; his parents; and two sisters, Elaine Montague and Darlene Anaya. 

Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Township, Allegan.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com.

A 25 year old woman from Benton Harbor was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday, Jan. 27, at around 6:30 p.m. on M-89 at 2nd Street in Gun Plain Township.

According to witnesses, an eastbound vehicle on M-89 began passing other vehicles and stayed in the westbound lane from 6th Street to 2nd Street where oncoming traffic appeared and were unable to avoid the vehicle still traveling in the wrong lane.

A second westbound vehicle attempted to avoid the vehicle but was sideswiped and sent into the ditch. A third westbound vehicle was unable to avoid the eastbound vehicle and collided with it.

A deputy from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office and an officer from the Plainwell Department of Public Safety arrived to find the at-fault driver’s injuries to be fatal injuries.

The driver’s child, who was secured in a booster seat, was pinned into the backseat and received multiple injuries; however, those injuries appeared to be non-life threatening.

The deceased driver was identified as Kalyn Ann Cole.

All of the individuals from vehicles in the westbound lane appear to have minor and/or non-life threatening injuries.

Assisting at the scene were Plainwell Department of Public Safety, Plainwell EMS, Gun Plain Fire Department, Otsego Fire Department, Michigan State Police and Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Victims Services. 

The crash remains under investigation.

Linda Anne Pullen, 77, of Allegan passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. with her loving family by her side. 

Linda was born on July 25, 1941, in Allegan. She was the daughter of the late Shirley Clifford and Nancy Elizabeth (Cook) Snow and the wife of Charles (Chuck) Pullen. 

In high school, Linda found her true calling–nursing. This passion started while volunteering as a candy striper at Allegan General Hospital.  After high school, she attended the University of Michigan; however, after a year she chose to transfer to Michigan State where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. 

Throughout her career, Linda always showed that nursing was her true calling. She became the first nurse to work at the Allegan Development Center, then went on to work for the Allegan County Health Department where she was put in charge of home healthcare.

Eventually she retired from ACHD but continued giving to others by working part-time for Family Planning. She had a great way of putting people at ease and making them smile. 

In her spare time, Linda enjoyed gardening, fishing, camping and traveling. Playing cards with her friends and playing the ukulele, of which she had been a part of the Allegan Ukulele group, also brought her great enjoyment. However, time spent with her family and friends brought her the most joy. She cherished her moments with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they adored her. 

Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, Chuck, along with their children, Beth (Mike) Wheat, Amy (Tim) Owen and Chuck (Lorna) Pullen; seven grandchildren, Bill (Kim) Wheat, Tom (Heather) Wheat, Joe Ballmer, Jake Ballmer, Charlie Pullen, Heather Pullen and George Pullen; four great-grandchildren, Korbin, Colten, Owen and Evelyn Wheat; and two brothers, Taylor (Mary) Snow and Tom (Kathy) Snow.

Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, Feb. 3, at The Silo, 1071 32nd St. (M-40 South), Allegan, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 2 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Linda’s name to the Julie Hunter Christmas Party for Children, Wings of Hope Hospice or Hospice of Holland. Inurnment will take place in Oakwood Cemetery.

Orathay “Pyet” Tep, 65, of Allegan passed away Tuesday, Jan.15, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Born June 9, 1953, in Laos, she was the wife of Kao Tep. 

Mrs. Tep loved to spend time outside walking, biking and tending to her garden. She also enjoyed crocheting and cooking, especially making eggrolls for her friends in Allegan. 

Above all else, however, Mrs. Tep was happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren; they were the light of her life.

In addition to her husband of 36 years, Mrs. Tep is survived by her children, Thammala (Sean) Fuller, Natalie Tep, Daniel (Kate) Tep and Matthew Tep; and her grandchildren, Elliott Fuller, Hunter Fuller, Maximus Fuller, Braylee Tep and Zander Tep.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Friday, Jan. 18, from 12 to 1 p.m., at which time a memorial service will begin.

Karon Elizabeth (Clegg) Knobloch, 72, of Knobloch’s Corners went to live with her Savior Jesus in her eternal heavenly home on Feb. 4, 2019. She was born to the late Eugene and Imogean Clegg on May 8, 1946, in Allegan.

Karon was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hopkins. She worked as a bookkeeper at Hopkins Livestock Auction Yard, owned Hopkins Station pizza place and convenience store and assisted customers at Consumers Energy. 

Karon served on the Monterey Township Board. She enjoyed painting and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Peter Levi Knobloch.

Karon is survived by her three children, Sarah Lacy, Adam and Julie Knobloch and Aaron and Debbie Knobloch; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren whom she deeply adored. She opened her heart and home to her nephew Glenn (Amanda) Winters and niece Amanda Weber and their four children. She is also survived by her siblings, Bonnie (Fred) Strand, Sandy Rankin, James (Fred) Clegg and Charlie Clegg and her sister-in-law Marg (Norm) Gras.

Friends and relatives may meet with the family at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Friday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. and at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. where the funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Monterey Township.

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to The chILD Foundation www.child-foundation.org/donate or St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2907 24th St., Hopkins, MI 49328.

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

Carl Ivan Jennings, 80, passed into his new life on Feb 3, 2019, in Ft Lauderdale, FLa., surrounded by love with his husband and his children by his side.

Carl was born Sept. 23, 1938, to John and Emma Jean Jennings in Lewiston, Idaho. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.

Carl lived a wonderful life with his husband of 50 years, Lawrence Gammons. Together they opened Douglas Dunes Resort in 1981 where Carl was the head chef as well as the DJ for many years.

Carl and Lawrence opened many other businesses in the Saugatuck/Douglas area including Dockside Marketplace, The Mermaid Bar & Grill, CALA Building, Bentley’s Bed & Breakfast and Bentley’s Antiques.

Carl was an icon in the local community. He co-founded West Shore AWARE, where he served as president for many years, was active in the Rotary Club and enjoyed his bowling league.

Carl is survived by his husband Lawrence Gammons; his brother Harold Jennings; his children, Sharon (Jennings) and Patrick Shanahan, Colin Jennings, and Deborah (Jennings) and William Korfker III; his grandchildren, Sarah (Shanahan) and Spencer Wiley, Colin Shanahan, Margaret Shanahan, Kyle Walker, Emma Korfker, Hope Korfker, Carly Korfker and William Korfker IV; and his great-grandchildren, Jack Shanahan, Olivia Shanahan and Harlyn Shanahan. 

Carl was preceded in death by his mother Emma Jean Cochran and his brother Robert Kemp.

Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dykstra Funeral Home, 520 Lake St., Saugatuck. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, at United Church of Christ, 56 Wall St., Douglas. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 12 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Carl’s name to West Shore Aware Scholarship Fund or Wishbone Animal Rescue.

Justine “Chris” Boysen, 94, of Sebring, Fla. passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019.

Mrs. Boysen was born Oct. 16, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., to Stanley and Helen Kurpik. She was a graduate of Allegan High School and worked in Quality Control with Michigan Magnetics and General Electric. 

Chris was an avid gardener and had a large vegetable garden in Michigan and a smaller garden in Lake Placid. She moved to Lake Placid in 1989, and then to Sebring three years ago.  

Survivors include her children, Mary Ann (John Waszelewski) Mort of Macomb, William (Linda) Boysen of Apopka, Fla., and Betty (Gordon) Tyler of Allegan and Sebring, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Norman; her brother Felix; and her sister Sophie Marble. 

Mrs. Boysen was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Chris will be missed by her family and friends. 

A memorial service will be Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sebring. Interment will be in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Avon Park. 

For those wishing to, memorial contributions may be made to New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page–Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood.