Obituaries

Robert Kenneth Dewey, 89, of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 24. He was owner and operator of Dewey's Auto Body for many years. After his retirement, Bob continued his passion for…

Louise M. Wood, age 94, died Tuesday, Nov. 22. Louise loved to start her day with a cup of tea and a favorite baked good, which she made from scratch.…

Ronald Lee Katje of Allegan, a 1969 graduate of Martin High School, died Monday, Nov. 21, at Trinity Mercy St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids after a short illness. Ron…

Patricia “Pat” Ann Jones, age 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 22. Pat was very “family oriented” and enjoyed traveling, especially to Nashville, Branson and Florida. Pat liked listening to country music,…

Simon "Sam" Vander Ploeg died Monday, Nov. 21, at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 81. Sam was born Feb. 3, 1941, in Shelbyville, the son of Johanas “Joe” and…

Donald James Hermenitt Jr., 73, of Wayland died Saturday, Nov. 19. He was born to Donald and Diana Hermenitt Sr. in Plainwell on Sept. 15, 1949. Don graduated with his…

Clydene Northrup, age 56,died Wednesday, Nov. 16. She is survived by her husband, Phil Adams; children Paul (Jessica) Smith, Adam Smith, Dan (Sarah) Smith, Ryan Adams, and Kristen (Jason) Kwiatkowski;…

Sonia Aileen (Gurney) Hines of Wayland died Thursday, Nov. 17, at her home just a week after her 88th birthday. Sonia was a registered nurse and Allegan County property appraiser…

Renee Marie Bartz, age 61 of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 17. Renee loved to cook, garden, hunt and fish, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.…

David Kukor, age 77, of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 18. He is survived by his children, Debbi (Chris) Haveman, David (Cindy) Kukor II, Denise Hill; grandchildren, Corey (Jackie), Ashley (Curtis),…