Obituaries

Alvin Vander Ploeg, described most recently as a gentlemanly regular at the Clippers Cafe in Martin and dedicated Marine Corps veteran, peacefully died Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the age of…

Longtime Allegan County physician "Larry LaGattuta died Friday, Oct. 13, at the age of 93. He stayed on the planet much longer than any of his family expected. He was…

Martin High School graduate Mary Alice Quick died Sunday, Oct. 8, at Kauhale in Otsego. She was 78. She was born on Feb. 16, 1945 to Robert and Alice “Lucille”…

Darcy Gene Nicholas, age 60, died at home Monday, Oct. 9. Darcy enjoyed anything outdoors, including hunting, snowmobiling, gardening and fishing. He especially enjoyed deer hunting and got an eight-point…

John Morris Arms, age 64 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Sept. 27. He was at home in the care of his wife, Bonnie, and daughter, Lindsey. They stayed by his side…

Martin native Marilyn Deen Kent died at home in Allegan Monday, Oct 2. She was 88. Born on Feb. 25, 1935, in Martin Township, she was the daughter of the…

Sharon Kay Grygiel, age 72, died at her home in Dorr Saturday, Sept. 30. Sharon enjoyed tending to her flowers, painting, and especially spending time with her family. She worked…

John Robert Keenoy, age 56, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Sept. 22. With so many titles to name, he was always a leader and friend. John, son of John and Kathie,…