Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Obituaries

Obituary: Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman

Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman December 10, 1930 – October 11, 2023 Helen Lorraine (Flowers) Heckman, 92 of Allegan, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Golden Orchards in Fennville, Michigan.  Born December 10, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late James and Helen (Hornketh) Flowers.  She graduated high school in Philadelphia in Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Obituaries

Obituary: Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta

Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta April 29, 1930 – October 13, 2023 Dr. Laurence Andrew LaGattuta, “Larry,” passed away on October 13, 2023 at the age of 93. He stayed on the planet much longer than any of his family expected. We can only chalk it up to the fact that he was a very happy Read More…

Allegan County News & Union Enterprise Obituaries

Obituary: Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins

Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins July 10, 1996 – October 10, 2023 Matthew Paul “Matt” Watkins, age 27, of Allegan, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Born July 10, 1996 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, he was the son of Jeffrey Watkins and Barbara (Watkins) Butler. Matt graduated from Allegan High School in 2014 and enjoyed Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press Obituaries

Obituary: Velvin Francis Border

Velvin Francis Border went to be with his Lord October 11, 2023 with many loved ones to send him on his way.  Velvin was born in Vermontville, MI on December 24, 1942 to Velmer and Henrietta (Dunigan) Border. He was welcomed by three older sisters who found pleasure in dubbing him “the prince of the Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press Obituaries

Obituary: Lee Schepers

Lee Schepers, age 77, of McBain, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Lee, along with Larry, his twin brother, was born on August 26, 1946, to parents George and Marian (Dieterman) Schepers in McBain, Michigan. On March 6, 1966, Lee married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Hartzog Simmons. A few months after graduation, Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press Obituaries

Obituary: Grover Cleveland DeForest Jr.

Grover Cleveland DeForest, Jr. – age 87 of Lake passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Midland.  Grover was born on December 25, 1935, in Lansing, Michigan to parents Grover, Sr. and Elsie (Woodems) DeForest.  He graduated in 1976 from Holt High School. On December 14th, 1962, he married his best friend, Read More…

Clare County Review & Marion Press Obituaries

Obituary: Ardene Rae (Walters) Wild

Ardene Rae (Walters) Wild, age 94, of Clare, passed Away on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Horizons Senior Living in Clare.  She was born the daughter of Arden and Vada (Brasington) Walters on July 9, 1929, in Mt. Pleasant.  She married Fred Wild in 1946, and he passed away in 1986.  Ardene had worked as a secretary for Read More…

Obituaries Saugatuck/Douglas Commercial Record

Obituary: Esther Jorgenesen

Esther Jorgenesen, 84 Esther Marie Jorgensen died peacefully at home on Oct. 2, 2023, among family and friends.  She was born Esther Marie Hoover to Belle and Alva Hoover on Feb. 2, 1939, in Douglas. The younger of two daughters, Esther often joked that her mother expected a valentine but got a groundhog instead.  Her Read More…

LaFayette Sun Obituaries

Obituary: Elizabeth Levonia Ozley Looney

Elizabeth Levonia Ozley Looney, affectionately known as Levonia, Mom, Nana, Sister, Bonie and Liz, went home on October 8, 2023, in LaFayette, Alabama. Born on November 15, 1937, in Abanda, Alabama, Levonia’s life was marked by her unwavering faith, love for her family, and dedication to her community.She was preceded in death by her husband Read More…