Edward Charles Whitney, 90, of Allegan passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

Mr. Whitney was born April 25, 1929, in Allegan, the son of the late Irving and Christina (Hoke) Whitney and the husband of the late Donna (Kelley) Whitney.

Edward was a machinist at Parker Hannifin, Brass Division, where he worked until his retirement.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegan for 60 years and was best known for his famous bean soup at the community lunch.  Edward was a great person to be around, and one always left with a smile after visiting with him.

Though he may not have been formally schooled in certain areas, he could fix anything that needed fixing.  He just had a special knack for making things work.  In his 90 years here on this earth, so many were blessed to have him as part of their family and others were just blessed to have known him.  He leaves a void in their lives that will never be filled.

Edward is survived by his five children, Kathy (Mike) Harrington, Lyle Whitney, Candy (Bob) Miller, Denise (Mike) Curtis and Sally (Bill) Ruga; seven grandchildren, Meagan (Chad) Weaver, Shane Harrington, Nathan (Megan) Miller, Mellissa (Chris) Hodge, Joshua Curtis, Emma Ruga, and Evan Ruga; two great-grandchildren, Haddie and Miller Hodge; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his two siblings, Gloria Gates and Rudy Whitney.

Friends may meet with the family at the First Presbyterian Church of Allegan on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon, at which time the Funeral Service will begin, the Rev. Kathy Nealand officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in Edward’s name to Wings of Hope Hospice, 530 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010; or First Presbyterian Church, 200 Cutler St., Allegan, MI 49010.

Inurnment will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan, Michigan.

Duane A. Anson, 90, of Plainwell passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, with family at his side.

He was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Cooper, the son of Alfred and Bernice (Hughes) Anson.

Duane proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong resident of the area and had owned and operated a golf course in Cooper. In his free time Duane enjoyed golfing, woodworking, traveling, telling stories and jokes and seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Oct. 28, 1950, in Kalamazoo he married Arlene Karr who passed away in 2014.

Surviving are his children, Brian (Dalene) Anson of Plainwell, Karen (Keith) Holt of St. Joseph and Lori Franko of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Jodi, Jessica, Cameron, Tyler and Riley; and six great-grandchildren, Madison, Grace, Olivia, Caleb, Carlee and Charis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and siblings, Walter, Clark, Howard, Russell, Dale, Francis and Dorothy.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Friends may visit with Duane’s family from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. Burial will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at West Cooper Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Duane may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or to Stanford Lodge. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

David E. Buck, 82, of Kalamazoo passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at the Phillips AFC Home.

David was born in Kalamazoo on Feb. 27, 1937, the son of the late William and Lillian (Strickland) Buck.

Though he faced many challenges he always maintained a joyful spirit. He lived independently for 11 years and enjoyed being outdoors, walking, raking and shoveling snow. He loved listening to bluegrass music and knitting rugs on his loom. David enjoyed being around people and making friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by two sisters, Betty (Richard) Williams and Jodi Wright; and dear friends, Carolyn (Marcus) Blass.

A funeral to honor his life was Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, and he was laid to rest with family at Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pine Rest Christian Hospital or the Phillips AFC Home, c/o the funeral home.

Family and friends may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com; Joldersma & Klein, 917 S. Burdick St., (269) 343-2628.

Mrs. Linda Lee McWhorter, 75, of Camden, Tenn., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at Camden General Hospital. Mrs. McWhorter was born on May 29, 1944.

She was preceded in death by parents, James Flowers and Helen Hornketh Flowers.

She was a retired L.P.N.

Mrs. McWhorter was an excellent wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always put everyone else’s needs before her own. She never met a stranger, as she could talk to anyone. She loved crafts and sharing them with her loved ones.

She was overjoyed with news of a new baby, and a wedding in May and October. She recently traveled to Boston to see her grandson off to college. She took such pride in seeing her family succeed in life.

She was honest and would always give her opinion. But she was always there to listen. She will be truly missed. She is now with the Lord.

She is survived by her husband, James McWhorter of Camden, Tenn.; son, William Fabijancic Jr. of Dimondale; daughters, Deborah (David) Nowosielski of Camden, Tenn., Karen McWhorter of Gainesville, Ga.; sister, Lorraine Heckman of Allegan; grandchildren, Ashely, Laura, William, James, Kimberly, Emily, Billy, Amber, Brian, Skyla, Dylan, and Keegan; and great-grandchildren, Antonio, Raelynn, Paetyn, Christian, Ayda, Noah, and Colt.

Graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 4, at Camden City Cemetery in Camden, Tenn.

Jean Eleanor Baker, 94, of Allegan, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, at Briarwood Assisted Living.

Born Aug. 10, 1925, in Trowbridge Township, she was the daughter of the late George and Lillian (Curtiss) Siebert and was the widow of Merritt Boysen and Russell Baker.

Mrs. Baker graduated from Allegan High School in 1942. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She loved to spend time outside tending to her beautiful flower gardens, but her greatest joy came from the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Baker is survived by her daughters, Lois (Brian) VanderWeide and Janis Richards; daughter-in-law, Cathy Boysen; stepdaughters, Patricia (Gene) Furst, Mary Baker and Sharon (Robert) Goodrich; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents and her husbands, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Boysen; her sister, Shirley Oisten; and her brother, David Siebert.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place at Blackman Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd., Holland, MI 49423. Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

David Blanchard, born July 23, 1953, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the age of 66.

He had just visited with his children, Richard and Karrie, then passed while riding home with his son. He had a tough battle with cancer, along with other complications.

David lived his entire life in Pullman, graduating from Bloomingdale High School in 1971. He worked for the Allegan County Road Commission for many years. He operated many types of heavy equipment. His favorite to operate was the Drott and road grader. He also loved to plow snow.

In the mid 80s, he drove truck for Bohn Aluminum delivering pistons. He also did some cross-country trucking for a few years. In the early 90s, he started at City Signal, learning to splice fiber optic cable. This allowed him to travel frequently and advance to several managerial positions.

David was a very talented man with keen common sense. He started his own metal fabrication shop in the early 2000s. This was to primarily build trailers for the telcom industry, but it also allowed him to do many other projects.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Beulah and TC Blanchard.

David is survived by his son, Richard Blanchard; daughter, Karrie Chapman; two sisters, Sally Lacy and Nancy (husband John) Winks; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild on the way.

A memorial will be at the VFW in Pullman on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. Family and friends are all invited to share the great memories and the many stories involving David. The family thanks all those who have shared their prayers and condolences.

John C. Lovett Sr., 80, of Otsego passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Cape Coral, Fla., near Pine Island where he has been spending the winters since 1989.

He was born Sept. 12, 1939, in Plainwell, the son of Carl and Margaret (Ames) Lovett. John was a 1957 Otsego High School graduate and lifelong resident of the area.

On June 25, 1960, at First Congregational Church of Otsego he married Sue Galloway, his wife of 59-and-a-half years, who survives.

In 1972 with his father he started Lovett Driveway Company and worked for more than 40 years until his retirement.

John enjoyed car racing, pony harness racing, fishing, farming, hunting, bowling, golfing, camping, snowmobiling, western movies and books and coaching his grandchildren.

Also surviving are his children, Deb (Mark) Seekman of Otsego, John (Wendy) Lovett of Otsego and Robin (Mike) O’Connor of Wayland; grandchildren, Amanda, Hannah, Adam, Whitney, Brandon, Brett, Ryan and Emily; three step grandchildren; five great-grandchildren with four more on the way; three step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild; and sister, Margaret Ann Howrigon.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with John’s family from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24, at Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating.

Contributions in memory of John may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Fund. Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.

Richard L. Bishop, 88, of Urbana passed away at 8:11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at home.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Bishop was born Aug. 12, 1931, at Lake Odessa, the son of Charles Clarkson and Mary Maurita (McClave) Bishop.

He married Dolores M. Prosek on June 12, 1954, and she survives.

He is also survived by his daughters, Marian Stone (Dave), Audrey Bishop (Richard Stout), Carol McCleary (David Sr.), and Dorothy Debolt (Jim); a son, Paul Bishop (Paula); a brother, Jordan Bishop (Joan); and sisters Janet Flaugh (Joseph), Charlotte Egan, Margaret Richter (George), Elizabeth Bishop-Martin, and Kathleen Wageley. Also surviving are nine grandchildren.]

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Barbara Piggott and Orpha Wilcott.

Richard (Dick) grew up the middle of nine children on a dairy farm in Allegan. After graduating from high school, he followed the footsteps of his older brother and sisters, attending Lake Michigan College. He then transferred to Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland, where he met his future wife Dolores on a blind date.

After graduation he and Dolores moved to Boston so Dick could continue his studies in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in June 1959 and accepted a position as a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois in fall 1959. During his career at Illinois he co-authored two textbooks and more than 70 research articles. He retired from the University in 1997.

After retirement Dick developed a passion for genealogy, which led to trips to cemeteries and county records offices in multiple states. He traced the Bishop family history to his 10th grandfather, John Bishop, who arrived in North America in 1639 and was one of the founders of Guilford, Conn.

Dick was a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society, served on the Citizens Advisory Board of the Champaign County Forest Preserve District and was Secretary of the Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter, Prairie Group.

Charlotte Ann Tange, 84, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in Allegan.

Charlotte was born in Lansing to the late Fred and Ruth (Tillotson) Sears on June 16, 1935.

Charlotte was widely known for her love of animals—she loved her cats—birds and especially for her flower garden. She had even been on the Garden Tour. She was an accomplished seamstress and had made many Halloween costumes for her grandchildren.

Charlotte is survived by her husband, William Tange; her daughters, Jennifer (Franklin) Brown and husband Larry, Lucie (Franklin) Johnson and husband Paul, and Robin (Forbes) Ash and husband Ken; her grandchildren, Aaron Brown, Jamie (Brown) Wine and husband Eric, and Chelsea Johnson; her great-grandchildren, Ella, Joslyn, Jaiden, Colton and Brooklyn; her sister, Evelyn (Don) Ayers-Marsh of Syracuse, N.Y.; William’s children, John Tange and wife Jeannie and Janet Burgoyne and husband Dave; her daughter-in-law Laurie (Rininger) Tange; and their children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Harold Franklin III; her sister, Carolyn (Sears) Forrest; and her stepson, Jay Tange.

Per her wishes, there will be no formal services. Cremation has taken place and inurnment of the cremains will be at Lindsley Cemetery in Cheshire Township.

Memorial donations may be made to Wings Home, 520 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010.

Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Donald Eugene Williams, 63, of Allegan, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.

Born April 13, 1956, in Marshalltown, Iowa, he was the son of the late Russell Madison Williams and Estella Novella (Frank) Stinocher and was the husband of Nora Balgoyen-Williams.

Don was the youngest of nine children. His devoted mother and loving siblings strongly influenced his childhood upbringing in Iowa and throughout his life. After graduation, northern Minnesota became Don’s next true home. He developed lifelong friendships and took the family back to vacation there every year.

He enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, especially if he had a fishing pole in his hand. Don also loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and had owned one for most of his life. When the seasons changed and he couldn’t get out on his bike, he turned to snowmobile riding instead.

Don was always very handy with construction or projects around the house and at work and didn’t mind getting his hands dirty to get the work done. If you knew Don, you know he was the first in at work, always gave his best and encouraged others to be their best. His legacy will be the unconditional love and support he gave his family, especially his boys.

In addition to his wife Nora, Don is survived by his children, Chase Williams, Carson Williams and the Rev. Zachery (Beth) Ender; grandchildren, Susanna, Talitha, Christiana, Jonathan Ender; siblings, Robert (Barb) Williams, Jean Howe, Jerry (Willie) Williams, Rick (Anna) Williams and Butch Williams; brother-in-law, Jerry Dannen; parents-in-law, Bill Balgoyen and Tita Balgoyen; brothers-in-law Eric (Amy) Balgoyen, Ken Balgoyen, Marvin Balgoyen and Paul Balgoyen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Sandy Dannen, Janet Williams and Margie Williams; and his brother-in-law, Curtis Howe.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. noon. A funeral service will begin at noon. Following the service, an open house celebration will be at the Hartman Convention Center, 690 N. Eastern Ave., Allegan, from approximately 1 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.

Esther Mauchmar, 88, of Watson Township, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 11, 2020.

Esther was born March 9, 1931, to Walter and Marion (Page) Kent.

Visit with her family and friends on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, Marshall and Gren Chapel, 120 S. Woodhams St. in Plainwell.

Esther’s family includes 14 nieces and nephews as well as several great-nieces and -nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Haldon; two siblings, Page W. Kent and James E. Kent.

Esther was a lifetime member of Watson Bible Church. She enjoyed farming and traveling. She was a member of the snowmobile club and loved to fish.

Her family wants to extend their heartfelt thanks to Stanford Lodge for the wonderful care they provided.

Friends and family may visit Esther’s memory page at www.mccowensecord.com and archive a memory or photo. Memorial donations can be made to Stanford Lodge or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan.

The world was brighter because of her smile. Patricia Jeanne (Baker) Furst died peacefully at her Ludington home on Jan. 10, 2020, comforted by her family and the warmth of a crackling fire.

Born Jan 2, 1945, in Evanston, Ill., to CPT Russel L. and Helen Born Baker, Patricia, who preferred the name Patty, worked a variety a jobs throughout her life. These jobs included volunteering at Family Planning, waitressing at The Hubbard House, operating her own day care, and working as a librarian at West Ward Elementary in Allegan.

Patty loved life. She had an exuberant laugh and a signature smile that lit a room and the worlds of those who shared that room with her. She continued to smile every day, right to the end of her journey.

As a free spirit and free thinker, Patty firmly believed in eating dessert first and that we should always leave a place better than we found it. To support the latter, she regularly donated and volunteered for charities focused on protecting our land, air and water.

Patty loved books, especially children’s books, just as she loved children, all children. She loved to travel, shop for shoes and buy socks as gifts. Her family thought of her as a master chef and, with a few exceptions, loved to eat whatever she cooked.

Close friends and family recognized her talents as a collector. Her collections ranged wide and included scarves from around the world, condiment packets and stir sticks from favorite restaurants, rocks, beach glass, and sometimes even fungus-covered sticks discovered on afternoon walks. These items represented the moments and memories close to her heart, and she tried to cherish them all, big or small.

Patty loved her family and friends beyond measure. And she was loved in return, as evidenced during her last weeks by an outpouring of visits, flowers, prayers, cards, letters, phone calls and video chats from not only Ludington and her hometown, Allegan, but also from around the globe in her final weeks.

Patty was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Thompson, her mother Helen (Born) Baker, her cherished uncle Harvey Baker, her father Dr. Russell Baker, her stepmother Jean (Boysen) Baker, and her beloved dog Bailey.

She is survived by her husband Gene Furst; daughters Tammy Thompson and Teresa (Thompson) Steinburg; son Matthew Furst and daughter-in-law Katie Nollenberger; grandchildren Jeremy Thompson, Alex Steinburg, Kristopher Steinburg, and Althea Nollenberger Furst; great-grandsons Nicholas and Wyatt Steinburg; and sisters Mary Baker and Sharon (Baker) Goodrich.

A celebration of life will be at Jamesport Brewing Company, 410 S. James St., Ludington, on May 2, from 1 to 5 p.m. when the air is a bit warmer and the sun may shine a little brighter.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take a moment and read a book to your child or grandchild, and, when appropriate, lift a glass of your favorite beverage and give a toast in her name. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandcastle Children’s Museum, 129 E. Ludington Ave., PO Box 595, Ludington, MI 49431.

The family would like to express special gratitude to the caring staffs of Mary Free Bed at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon, and Hospice of Michigan.

Friends and family are invited to share their fond memories and photos of Patty at www.OakGroveLudington.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.

Marie June Lampen left her 96-year-long journey on Monday, Jan., 27, 2020, to settle into her eternal home. She served the Lord by being devoted to those she loved with a servant’s attitude.

She was born on March 19, 1923, in Allegan. She graduated from Allegan High School in 1940 and married Herbert Lampen in 1942. Her husband and best friend, Herbert, preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2011, and their son, Donald Lampen, on July 17, 2012.

Marie leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law Jane and Bob Ashby (Holland, Mich.), daughter-in-law, Judy Lampen (Paw Paw); seven grandchildren Richard (Lori) Lampen (Bolivia), Amy (Chip) Kietzmann (Arkansas), Ryan (Abbie-Jo) Wilcox (Ann Arbor), Megan (Jim) Zimmerman (Holland, Mich.), Clay (Christina) Ashby (Zeeland), Jennifer Lampros (Paw Paw) and Melisa (Steve) Lautenschleger (Hopkins); 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Family request no flowers, but memorials in her memory may be made to:

Rick and Lori Lampen at World Gospel Mission, 3783 East State Road 18, Marion, IN 46952

Diamond Springs Women’s Missionary Society, 3562 136th Ave., Hamilton, MI 49419

Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Ave., Holland, MI 49423.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 3616 Lincoln Road, Hamilton. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church, 3562 136th Ave, Hamilton. Interment will be in Poplar Hill Cemetery. www.langelandsterenberg.com.

Lloyd Lucas, formerly of Allegan, passed Jan. 23, 2020, in Indianapolis after a lengthy illness.

Lloyd was born Jan. 3, 1955, on the Great Lakes Naval Base in suburban Chicago. He was 65 years old when he passed.

Affectionately known as Pippie, Lloyd attended Allegan Jr. High and AHS, where he played and excelled in football and baseball before attending and graduating at Scott High School in Toledo, after which he attended Toledo University.

Lloyd loved to travel. He lived both on the East Coast and West Coast but always considered Allegan his home.

Lloyd loved sports, especially baseball. Lloyd loved his coffee. Lloyd loved his family. Lloyd loved life.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Joyce Lucas.

He is survived by his siblings, Linus (Sue) Lucas and their daughter Leora; Stephen Lucas; and Sharron (Mack) Simpson and their daughters Londy, Dee, Sarah, Christina. He is also survived by 10 great-nieces and -nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

Even as we hold onto fond memories, and as we await the realization of John 5:28, Pippie will surely be missed.

At this time, arrangements for services are pending. Arrangements entrusted to A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.

Grace Hattie Boulter, 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2019.

She was born March 26, 1928, at home in Pine Plains, N.Y., to Elmer and Julia Hobert.

Grace loved her family and bringing people joy. She was kind to others and loved to send cards with a $2 bill and notes to the kids who rode her school bus. She worked for 44 years as a school bus driver for Plainwell Community Schools.

Her hands were always busy. She was either baking, crocheting, sewing, canning, gardening or doing many other things that she loved.

Grace is survived by her sons, Andy (Jean) Boulter of Gobles, and Jon (Lisa) Boulter of Plainwell; a daughter Lori (Kent) Robinson of Westerville, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Julia Hobert; two brothers, Carl (Boss) Hobert and Howard (her beloved Buddy) Hobert; and two sisters, Ida Nelson and Vera VanTassel. She was also preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Cindy Boulter Edson, in 1990. What a reunion in Heaven there will be for all of them.

Cremation will take place at Hills Funeral Home in Westerville, Ohio. There will be a memorial service at Doster Community Reformed Church in Plainwell on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. Pastor Steve Slater will officiate. A luncheon will immediately follow.

Interment will be at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bath, Mich., where her parents are buried.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Heartland Hospice Care at www.heartlandhospice.com.

Debra Jo Hicks, 67, of Allegan, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at her home.

Born Jan. 14, 1953, she was the daughter of late Howard and Frances (Michaels) Crisman.

Debra was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allegan and enjoyed her church family. She loved the outdoors and looked forward to going to yard sales. She took pleasure in having company over and visiting with people. One of her favorite things to do was to dine out.

Debra had a big heart and truly loved her dog and her family. Spending time with them meant the world to her and her presence in their lives will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her three children, LouAnn Jennings, Rodney (Liza) Jennings and Sarah Jennings; her siblings, Terry Crisman, Carol (Harry) Rutherford, Sharon Collins, Roxanne (Russ) Veldkamp, Nancy Crisman, and George Crisman; four grandchildren, Tosha, Tarra, Kayden and Kayla; and one great-grandson, Reign.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, Dorene Crisman, Donna Crisman, Charlie Crisman, Herbert Crisman, and Emory (Stubby) Crisman, and Andy Crisman.

Friends may meet with the family on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m., at which time the funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at Lindsley Cemetery, Cheshire Township.

Linda Cornell, 72, of Allegan passed away Jan. 10, 2020, at Allegan Medical Care Community.

Born Dec. 12, 1947, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Merle Cornell.

In addition to her soul mate, Bill Damber, Linda is survived by her two children, Michelle Wells and Chad Nimtz; two brothers and their wives; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three nephews; a niece; two aunts; an uncle; and several cousins.

Linda’s dream of living on her beloved Ft. Myers Beach became a reality and she and Bill lived there for 10 years before returning back home in 2017.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Larsen, 77, of Dowagiac, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at his home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St. in Dowagiac. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Jeff’s name may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Battle Creek VA. Those wishing to sign Jeff’s Memory Book online may do so at www.clarkch.com.

Jeff was born Aug. 22, 1942, to Roy and Phyllis (Roe) Larsen in Chicago. He graduated from Allegan High School in 1960.

From 1961 until 1964, Jeff proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1963-1964 in the 33rd Air Base Squadron, TonSonNuet Airbase, Saigon. He was attached to Special Operations Group 38 DAF 1963.

Jeff worked at GTE North - Three Rivers Division from 1964-1993, where he held numerous positions until retiring as an outside plant engineer.

In 1994, he met his “main squeeze” Marie Sievert, who was the love of his life and absolute best friend.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing and just being outside. He enjoyed motorcycles and dirt bike racing. Jeff was known for his sense of humor, extraordinary work ethic, and could always tell a good story. Most of all he loved making new friends, spending time with the ones he’s always had, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Jeff is survived by his children, Michele (Dan Baker) Larsen of Florida, Jason (Erin Hackett) Larsen of Washington, and Emily Larsen of Detroit; grandchildren, Isla Hackett, Charlotte Larsen, Jaxton Larsen, Kelen Baker and Jaydan Baker; soul mate Marie Sievert; siblings, Jeri (Mike) Jones and Tim Larsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Phyllis Larsen.

Debra Ann Tafil, 66, of Byron Center went to be with the Lord on Jan. 28, 2020, at home under the loving care of her family and Emmanuel Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Tafil; mother, Betty Wendt; great-grandmother, who helped raise her, Dorothy Aiken; and great-grandson, Sylas.

Lovingly remembered by her children, John (Susan) Kolenbrander, Melissa (Kevin) Hunter; grandchildren, Alex (Derrick), Chelsea (Wayne), Victoria, Lindsy (Kyler), Caleb, Ryan, David; great-grandchildren, Landon, Eli, Ryker; siblings, Dawn, Brenda, Dena, Dan; special cousin, Molly; and many nieces and nephews.

Deb loved watching the Detroit Tigers—never missing a game—and spending time with family.

Honoring Deb’s wishes, private family services will be at a later date. The family wishes to thank Emmanuel Hospice for their loving and compassionate care.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Deb’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com.

On Feb. 5, 2020, our dear Mother, Marion Van Til, was relieved from her suffering at the age of 91.

As a young woman, she left the family farm, attended Davenport College and worked at Dohler Jarvis in Grand Rapids where she met and married our father Alfred Van Til. Together they later built Van Til’s Greenhouse and a successful business was born. That legacy continues and is owned and operated by their son Jim and his wife Tami.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Shurley Margot; sister, Alice Lee; and husband, Alfred Van Til.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol Harrington (Robert) and Connie Barr; son, James Van Til (Tami); grandchildren, Martin Cannady (Vanessa), Michael Cannady (Carmen Esquivel), Andrew Barr, Sarah Van Til, Christopher Van Til (Christina), Kelly Ferro (Matt) and Nicholas Van Til; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Our thanks to the staff of Grace of Douglas and Hospice for their care and kindness throughout this difficult time.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.