Barbara Ann Templin, 84, of Allegan went to be with her Lord on March 23, 2019. She was born Sept. 21, 1934, in Lansing. 

Barbara and husband Herman owned and operated Templin Sunset Lanes from 1969 to 2006.

She is preceded in death by her husband Herman, Mother Grace Coble, son Mark, and grandson John Paul.

Barbara is survived by her son, Jack Templin and his wife Kim; daughter, Melody and her husband David; grandchildren, Sonnet, Jonathan and Mark Woolf, Rebecca, Jack Jr. and wife Sara, and Matthew Templin and wife Tori; and great-grandchildren, Lillian, Grace, Gabriel, Anka, Jasper, Oliver, Lonzy, Mary and Heaven.

A memorial service will be Thursday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Allegan. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Kratom Association.

Gertrude Annabelle Walker, 91, of Crossroads, Texas, passed away at her home Wednesday, March 27, 2019. 

Gertrude was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Allegan, to Frank and Margaret (Rixson) Schneider. She married Jimmy Benton Walker on July 25, 1970, in Allegan.

Gertrude is survived by her daughter Sandra DeVault, of Little Elm, Texas; son Jim Julian of Pullman; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother Elbert Schneider of Virginia; four sisters, Elaine, Ruth Ann, and Betty Jean Schneider and Lorna Russell, all of Allegan.

Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Margaret; husband Jimmy; daughter Norma Jean Freeman; and five brothers, Bill Snyder, Bob, Henry, Frank and George Schneider.

A funeral service was Friday, March 29, at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, Texas with Randolph Chappel officiating.

On Tuesday, April 2, a visitation will be at Gorden Funeral Residence in Allegan from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 12 p.m. Burial will follow in Poplar Hill Cemetery in Allegan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gertrude’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, act.alz.org.  

The family wishes to thank Brookdale Hospice for the loving care that Gertrude received. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

Johnathon Andrew “Andy” Dewhurst-Walker was born on June 14, 1963. He passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of March 26, 2019. 

He will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, best friend and love of his life, Dianne “Sue” Dewhurst-Walker. 

He was preceded in death by Mama Killaz and Bruno, his beloved rottweilers; as well as his grandson Landon Coykendall. 

John will also be deeply missed by his sons, Robert Coykendall, III and Ian Coykendall and wife Amanda; grandsons, Brantley and Greyson Coykendall; mother, Marion “Mum” Penton and husband Robert; father, John Dewhurst-Walker and wife Lisa; sister, Cindy Dewhurst-Walker and fiancé Rick Wallace; niece Jessica Cooley; nephew, John Walker Stewart; sister, Becky Lord and husband Doug; niece Heather Lord; nephew Heath Lord; brother Martin Dewhurst-Walker; nieces, Kate Reid and Amanda Timberman; brother Will Dewhurst-Walker; brother AJ Dewhurst-Walker; niece Elizabeth; nephews, Alistair Jr., Miles, Rip; his H & H Painting family; and many, many friends.

John served in the United States Navy.  He was on the USS America CVA/CV-66 from 1981 to 1983.  He was a member of the Michigan Sheriff’s Association.  John traveled the world.  He was born in a British Military Hospital in Kamunting, Malaya.

 John was kind, funny and had the biggest heart; there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you. John was a private man who never talked ill about his family.  He always found the good in everyone.  Dianne would always say to him “I’m gonna go give them Hell” and John would say “No! You go give them Heaven.”

John believed in a higher power than himself. He was a very spiritual person. Everyone who knew him had their own unique relationship with him. John was a good provider for his family. He always tried so hard to please them, and he did.

Memories are powerful!! We all have that with John.  Dianne says she believes and knows that he was the strongest man she will ever know in her lifetime. He was her rock and taught her so much. 

Don’t let people push you around, stand up for yourself.  If you have people from family, friends, co-workers, or someone you just met say kind words about you in the end of your life, you are the richest of all.  So, Johnathon Andrew Dewhurst-Walker, you are loaded!!

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held on June 14, at his home, which he called his castle and it will always be, starting at noon. Please stop by that day family, friends or the person he gave his last dollar to, because that was John. 

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

Charles “Chuck” Kandalec, 76, of Douglas passed away March 30, 2019.

Chuck was born in Chicago and taught for 30 years in the Chicago Public Schools system.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Judith; son Damien (Mikyong) Kandalec; five grandchildren; sister Cynthia (Tom) Thompson; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was a great husband, father, and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by all.

No services are scheduled at this time. For more information, please visit dykstrafuneralhome.com

Linda M. Sargent, 74, of Dorr passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

She was born on Oct. 12, 1944, to the late Charles and Cora (Hadaway) Sargent.

Linda worked for Chris-Craft Boats, Tiara Yachts and J & H Oil.

She enjoyed playing Yahtzee, doing yard work, being outdoors and in nature.  She loved her dogs and horses.

Survivors include her children, David Brock and Roxanne (Joseph) Belka; grandchildren, Heather Hoyt, Savannah Brock, Debra (Brandon) Mikowski and Denise Belka (Greg Deemter); eight great-grandchildren; brother Howard Sargent; sisters, Marge (Verner) Hjelden and Nancy (Larry) Figgins; sister-in-law Arlene Sargent; and many nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother William Sargent.

Honoring her wishes cremation has taken place.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wayland EMS and Great Lakes Hospice Foundation.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Linda’s online guestbook or to share a favorite memory, please visit www.MichiganCremation.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation and Funeral Care, Grand Rapids.

Jerry Allen Martin, 48, passed away March 31, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 20, 1970.

Jerry is survived by his daughter Sender; parents, Janice and Edwin Martin; his Aunt Ruth; granddaughter Alex; and his long time partner Laurie. 

Jerry was a very skilled air brush artist. He painted many local racers helmets with custom designs, along with a few K-Wing goalie helmets. 

The Jerry “Buster Jr” Martin Memorial Account has been set up to help with funeral expenses at 5/3 Bank, 1282 M-89 Highway, Plainwell, MI, 49080. 

We would like to thank our friends and family for their support and prayers during this time.  A “Day for Jerry” will be announced at a later date. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremation. 

Holton Carol Wilson, 92, of Allegan passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at the Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born May 31, 1926, in Battle Creek.

He is preceded in death, along with his parents, by his wife Betty J. Wilson and sister Sharon Hanson.

Holton is survived by daughters, Linda Andersen, Kim Adams, Sally Wilson and Pamela Grant; grandchildren, Todd Anderson, Ryan Snyder, Andrew Snyder, Kelly Adams and Danielle Adams, Sara, Jayme, and Zachary Grant; great-grandchildren, Hunter Snyder, Hannah Snyder, Adrian Snyder and Jackson Grant; and sister Janet Theren. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Holton will be laid to rest at Oakwood Cemetery in Allegan. 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.

JoAnn Gallagher, 82, of Allegan went to be with her heavenly Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, while surrounded by her family at Wings Home. 

Mrs. Gallagher was born Sept. 24, 1936, in Allegan, the daughter of the late Mac and Dorothy (Germain) Bailey and the wife of Harold “Ken” Gallagher. 

JoAnn spent the first half of her married life at home raising her family, being involved in the school PTA and participating in many other functions within her community. She was part of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of her church circle, hospital league, Woman’s Guild and also director of Allegan Little League. 

JoAnn’s family was one of the founding five families of Allegan (George Washington Bailey) and she was very proud of this fact. Her family and community meant a great deal to her and she poured much of herself into both. 

After her children were older, JoAnn went on to work at the Allegan County Courthouse as a clerk for 25 years prior to her retirement.

She brought joy and love to her family and friends and some of her favorite times were spent with them, enjoying her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her absence in their life will be greatly felt but the magnitude of her generous spirit will live on in them all.

Along with her husband Ken, JoAnn is survived by her children, Jolene (Corky) Cornell, Cal (Valerie) Gallagher, Cass (Carol) Gallagher and Cam Gallagher; seven grandchildren, Jacoba Mead, Nathan Diekema, Madison Gallagher, Christopher Gallagher, Chelsi Gregory, Holly Wroblewski and Britnay Jordan; six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Samantha, Jensen, Colton, Haley and Evelyn; her brother, Norman (Secrett) Bailey and her sister, Sharon (Joe) Schmitt.

As well as her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her infant brother.

Friends may meet with the family at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Sunday, April 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at Allegan United Methodist Church on Monday, April 8, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan.

Memorial donations may be made in JoAnn’s name to Wings of Hope Hospice.

Stella C. Frost, 85, of Gobles, Bloomingdale and Allegan,passed away April 6, 2019, at Wings Home in Allegan. 

Stella was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Ecorse, the daughter of Maximillon and Jennie (Swartzback) Pabis and has lived in the Bloomingdale, Gobles area since 1970.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Paw Paw, and Project Nehemiah. She was a nurse for 40 years, and was known for her Christian walk. She enjoyed her flowers, spending time with her family, grandchildren and was the matriarch of five generations. 

Surviving are her five children, Sheryl (David) Bostian of Lincoln Park, James (Sally) Ghist Jr. of Allegan, Thomas Ghist of Hagar Shores, Carol (Monty) Holsonback Jr. and Fredrick Ghist  of Allegan; 11 grandchildren, Christopher, Darrell, James III, Clara, Aaron, Amy, Joshua, Shelby, Sara, Heather and Ben; 18 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Theresa, Dorothy, Louise and Cecila; a brother Andrew; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband James H. Ghist Sr.; second husband Claire Frost; two grandchildren, beloved Emalyn and Brian; brother Walter; and four sisters, Alice, Joanne, Martha and Maxine.

The family will meet friends Wednesday, April 10, from12 to  2 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, where the funeral service will be at 2 p.m. with Pastor Ron Kammeraad officiating. Interment will follow in Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Township.

To send online condolences to Stella’s family, visit www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com.

H. Kirke White, 88, of Saugatuck, died Saturday, April 6, under the care of Hospice of Holland, at Grace of Douglas. He was born March 11, 1931, in Chicago, Ill., and grew up there but spent every summer at his grandmother’s cottage on the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck.

After graduating from South Shore High School, in Chicago, Kirke attended Purdue University and eventually earned a B.S. degree at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. It was there that he met his surviving wife Betty and they were married in 1954 while he was serving in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. When he was honorably discharged, he went to work with his father for Weber Brothers Metal Works in Chicago, and in 1958 they split off the metal manufacturing portion of the business to form Weber Brothers and White Metal Works. It was that business that Kirke moved in 1970, to Hamilton.

During his active years, Kirke served as Allegan County Commissioner for Overisel, Valley and Salem Townships from 1976 to 1982. He was Chairman of the Allegan County Board of Public Works for 27 years.

Kirke was an elder in Haven Reformed Church and president of the Lions Club while living in Hamilton and served as trustee and deacon in the First Congregational Church of Saugatuck. Wherever Kirke attended church, he always sang in the choir and after moving to Saugatuck, he would serenade the tellers at the Chemical Bank and the clerks at the grocery store in Douglas, making up songs with their names to make them smile.

Kirke loved to sail, taught his children to sail, and had them crew for him when he won trophies at the Saugatuck Yacht Club. He and Betty were long-time members of Clearbrook Golf Club as well.

Kirke will be fondly remembered not only by his family, but also by his bridge partners, the writing group where he wrote his Meanderings, his golfing buddies, and those for whom he created Christmas cards.

Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents, Harold K. White and Elizabeth Johnston White, and although he was their only child, he grew up surrounded by many very dear aunts, uncles and cousins. His in-laws, Raymond William and Alta Harrington of Decatur, Ill., also preceded him in death.

Kirke is survived by his children, Sara Sue (Bill) Van Doornik of Holland and Stuart William White and daughter-in-law Mary Jo White of Hamilton; brother-in-law C. Thomas (Cordia) Harrington; five grandchildren, Amanda (Paul) Rowe of Holland, Joseph Van Doornik and fiancee Marissa Ortisi of Grand Rapids, Sami White of Douglas, Nicholas (Jordyn) White and Kate White of Hamilton; and two great-granchildren, Charlotte and Liam Rowe.

A service to honor Kirke’s memory will be at First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St., at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11. Visitation is at the Dykstra Funeral Home — Saugatuck Chapel, 520 Lake St., Wednesday, April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Reverend Sarah Terlouw officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, P. O. Box 633, Saugatuck, MI.

To sign an online register book or to leave a memory please visit, www.dykstrafuneralhome.com.

Francis Clinton Dunham, 77, passed away on April 4, 2019, while wintering in Surprise, Ariz. Fran was born in Kalamazoo on April 3, 1942, and lived in Allegan County his entire life.

Fran was a 1960 graduate of Plainwell High School. He was a talented electrician and mechanic, and could fix nearly everything. He was also an avid outdoorsman, and spent many hours hunting, often with his good friend and cousin Leon Dimond.

Fran put his numerous talents to use on the farm near Otsego, where he and his wife Sharon kept a large vegetable garden, as well as a number of horses, goats, pigs, chickens, an occasional steer, and a peacock named Oscar.

He was a fan of car racing, and friends may remember him from the time he spent at Kalamazoo Speedway.

After retiring from General Motors, Fran and Sharon enjoyed traveling, and they particularly enjoyed the southwest, where they spent many winters.

Fran was preceded in death by his parents, Vaughan and Elgie May (Burger) Dunham; by a daughter Lauri Bradstreet; and by a sister Jan Stevens.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon (Finch) Dunham; a son Mark Dunham of Kalamazoo; half-brother Gary Dunham of Otsego; and two grandchildren, Chad Bradstreet of Knoxville, Tenn. and Alexandria Bradstreet of Nashville, Tenn.; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

Memorials in Fran’s name may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

“We can’t choose what we want and don’t want and that’s the hard lonely truth. Sometimes we want what we want even if we know it’s going to kill us. We can’t escape who we are.”—Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch

Richard Nelson Dame Sr., 65, of Allegan passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, at his home.

Born Nov. 4, 1953, in Windsor, Canada, he was the son of the late Nelson Joseph Dame Sr. and Marilyn Joyce (McBrien) Dame and was the husband of Victoria Leigh (Kleinbrink) Dame. He was preceded in death by his first wife Terri Dame. 

Mr. Dame was retired from Grand Rapids Freight Handlers and recently worked part-time as a Range Safety Officer for Centershot Gun Range in Dorr.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Chad (Janna) Dame, Jennifer (David) Emmons, Richard (Karen) Dame Jr. and Danielle (Shawn) Gorman; siblings, David (Deb) Dame, Nora (Dave) Johnson, Colleen (Denny) Marhugh, Mary (Bill) Lutke, Nelson (Sonya) Dame, Dan Dame, Dennis (Reynell) Dame and Ed (Sue) Dame; grandchildren, Kurtis, Travis, Gabbie, Garrett, Livia, Sophia, Ethan, Noah, Luke and Lydia; great-grandson Dawson; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Thursday, April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m.  A memorial mass will take place on Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Wounded Warrior Project are suggested.

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

Joyce Cook Russell, 64, of Allegan passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

Born April 8, 1954, in Manistique, she was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Smith) Cook.

On July 13, 1977, she married Ronald G. Russell and they enjoyed 33 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2010. Mrs. Russell had worked for over 25 years as a caseworker for Allegan County.

She is survived by stepchildren, Ronda (Brian) Hall and Jerry Russell; brothers, James (Elizabeth) Cook and Joel (Christie) Cook; three step-grandchildren; three nieces and five nephews. 

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by a sister Joan Tola.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, April 11, at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 110 N. Cedar St, Allegan.  The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Rowe Cemetery, Cheshire Township. 

Memorial donations may be made to a charity or organization of one’s choice. 

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

Leona Jean Phelps, 76, of South Haven, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.

She was born July 19, 1942, to Eugene and Leona (Ocunpaugh) Coffey in Allegan.

Leona married Tom Phelps Sr. in 1962. They shared 57 years in marriage. She was a co-owner of American Twisting in South Haven and worked up until her retirement in 2016. She was a graduate of Fennville Public Schools.

Leona is survived by her husband Tom Phelps Sr. of South Haven; children, Tom (Tara) Phelps Jr. of Fennville, Toni Phelps Gohn of South Haven and Tony Johnson of South Haven; siblings, Robert Coffey of Lawrence, Joseph Coffey of Ann Arbor, and Kim Martin; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be announced at a later date.

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.

Betty Jean Schneider, 79, of Allegan passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at her home. 

Born Oct. 18, 1939, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Margaret (Riksen) Schneider and Kenneth Hendrixson. 

Betty enjoyed playing bingo and card games, especially poker. She loved fishing and watching western programs on television. Betty also liked to spend time crafting and building model cars.

She is survived by her brother, Albert (Cathy) Schneider; her sisters, Elaine Schneider, Ruth Schneider and Lorna Russell; and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Bill Snyder, Bob Schneider, Henry Schneider, Frank Schneider, George Schneider, Martha Snyder and Barb Walker.

A graveside service will take place Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township, at 1 p.m. 

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, 200 Turwill Lane Suite 6, Kalamazoo, MI 49006. Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Sharon L. Schmitt, 76, of Otsego passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at her home in Otsego. She was born Sept. 13, 1942, in Allegan the daughter of Mac and Dorothy (Germain) Bailey.

Sharon enjoyed knitting, crocheting, going to craft shows and hunting for antiques and items for her family and friends. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed decorating her home. Sharon had a caring heart and always thought of others before herself.

On Dec. 6, 1958, she married Joseph Schmitt who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Beth Ann (Ronnie Marks) Schmitt and Laurie (David “DJ” Babbitt) Schmitt; grandson Asa (A’ndria Uherek) Lakeman; four great-grandchildren; and her brother Norman (Secrett) Bailey.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Joey Schmitt in 2016; and by her sister JoAnn Gallagher.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m., at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, with Pastor Greg Carlson officiating. Burial of ashes will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery at a later time.

Contributions in memory of Sharon may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice.

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

George R. Schumann, 86, a longtime resident of Oak Park, Ill., passed peacefully surrounded by family April 10, 2019, in his home in Douglas. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn (Goshorn).

George was born Dec. 28, 1932, in Oak Park, son of the late Charles and Mary (Lynch) Schumann. He was preceded in death by his brothers William and Charles, and by his sister Mary (Carraher).

George also is survived by his sister, Carol (Gassman); six sons, Ralph (Ana), Steve (Sara), Bryan (Noel), Wayne (Kathy), Barry (Kathryn) and Paul (Kathleen); three step-children, Steven (Mary) Goshorn, Laurie Goshorn, and Peter (Stephanie) Goshorn; 17 grandchildren, Michael (Emily) Schumann, Julia (David) Stickel, Andrea, Tara, and Kendra Schumann, Sean and Skyler Schumann, David and Liz Schumann, Ethan and Devon Schumann, Caroline and Nathaniel Schumann, Logan and Keaton Goshorn, Greta and Seth Goshorn; and three great-grandchildren, Nora and Evan Schumann, and Lucia Stickel.

George grew up in Oak Park, and attended Fenwick High School where he played on the 1949 Fenwick High School Catholic League Championship winning football team. After high school, he attended Cheshire Academy, where he won the Sheridan Award for Scholar, Athlete, and Gentleman. He then attended Yale University on a full scholarship, graduating with honors in 1955. While in college, he studied with nationally recognized Architectural Historian Vincent Scully, played football, and married Martha Schindler in 1953.

After college, George returned to Oak Park. He worked for Sears Roebuck & Company for 33 years as a buyer, mainly in the furniture department. He enjoyed many sports, but particularly handball and racquetball. George loved making “kill” shots which were virtually impossible to return, to the extreme embarrassment of whichever of his young, presumably somewhat athletic, sons he had been able to coax onto the court.

George had a life-long love of all things architectural. His studies with Vincent Scully at Yale sparked a keen interest in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.  He served on the board of Unity Temple, and then became involved with the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio in Oak Park as an interpreter and developer of the now famous Frank Lloyd Wright Plus Housewalk. He also was active in the creation of the Chicago School of Architecture Foundation, and was a founding docent in the Glessner House, serving there for over 22 years.

After retiring, “Papa George” relocated to his lake home in Douglas, with his wife, Dawn, and became actively involved in the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society and other community activities. He and Dawn enjoyed many years together biking, traveling, and celebrating family and special occasions. George and Dawn were snowbirds, living in Douglas during the summer and Sanibel, Fla., during the winter.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at Community Church of Douglas, 6874 Wiley Road, Fennville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance are encouraged, P. O. Box 1013, Saugatuck, MI 49453. For more information: (248) 302-0798, or saugatuckdunescoastalalliance.com.

The family is being served by Lakeshore Memorial Services in Holland.  www.lakeshorememorial.com.

Lucas Allen “Luke” Harrington, 32, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Hopkins. 

Born May 30, 1986, in Fort Knox, Ky., he was the son of Deborah Lynn (Hazen) Ruthruff and Kenneth Jay Harrington and was the husband of Victoria Lyn (VerSluys) Harrington. He had worked as a diesel mechanic at Pace Trailer. 

Luke was an avid sports enthusiast with an impressive golf swing. He could hit a golf ball all the way to the silos at the farm if you wanted him to. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and bean bags and shooting pool. 

Luke always remained calm and quiet in any situation and he would never tell anyone no. Above all, he was a loving and dedicated son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend. Family and friends meant the world to Luke, especially his two beautiful children.

In addition to his wife of 11 years, Vicky, Luke is survived by his children, Payton Lea Harrington and Parker Allen Harrington; siblings, Amanda (Cory) Perrin, Jeremy Harrington, Emily (Scott) Steward, Charles (Annalise) Harwood, Timothy Harwood, William Harwood and Patrick Gillies; stepmother Susan Harrington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Monday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at which time a memorial service will begin.

Arlene Kathryn Blank, 76, of Hopkins passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Arlene was born Nov. 7, 1942, in Dorr, the daughter of the late Floyd and Agnes (Wycoff) Schaendorf and the wife of Frank Blank.

Arlene had a big heart and truly enjoyed knitting numerous scarves and hats that she provided to charity organizations. In her spare time, she loved to garden and was known to be an avid watcher of Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.

Being a loving and caring grandmother, some of her favorite moments were spent with her grandchildren. 

Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Frank; her son, John Blank and wife Marcy Hazen; her daughter Karyn Blank; three grandchildren, Zachary J. Blank, Logan F. Blank and Briana B. Cronk; her brothers, William Schaendorf and Robert (Linda) Schaendorf; along with many nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother James Schaendorf and her sister-in-law Norma Schaendorf.

Friends may meet with the family at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Thursday, April 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. with the rosary being recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at Gorden’s Hopkins Chapel on Friday, April 19, at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins Township.

Memorial donations may be made in Arlene’s name to the American Heart Association or the Diabetes Foundation

A funeral service for Burke B. Hazelrigg, 99, of Jacksonville, is scheduled Friday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville, Fla. Bro. David Hallum will officiate. Mr. Hazelrigg will be laid to rest at Still Waters Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, Fla.. 

Burke passed away, suddenly after a very short illness on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Tyler, Fla., surrounded by his son, grandchildren and close friends.

He was born Dec. 8, 1919, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to Glenn and Gladys (Taylor) Hazelrigg.

Mr. Hazelrigg was a retired teacher and Consumers Power employee. He was best known for his life-long hobby as a puzzle maker, his puzzles often containing Biblical quotes.  

Burke was a member of the Afton Grove Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Genevieve Hazelrigg; his second wife Nora Hazelrigg; a daughter Aurora Hough; and a son Brian Hazelrigg.

Left to cherish his memory are his son Meredith Hazelrigg and wife Junko, of Tokyo, Japan; daughter-in-law Lavonne Hazelrigg of Allegan; son-in-law, Gene Hough and wife Pat of Allegan; five grandchildren, Blair (Charity) Hough, Blaque (Cari) Hough, Denise Hazelrigg, Seth Hough, and Ken Hazelrigg; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be missed by his dear friends, Mary Jane Barr, Charlie Walker and wife Carolyn, all of Jacksonville, Fla., and Keith Wright and wife Carolyn of Tyler, Fla.  

Pallbearers will be Meredith Hazelrigg, Ken Hazelrigg, Seth Hough, Charlie Walker, Keith Wright and Blaque Hough.