Michael Kent Stephenson, 71, of Allegan, passed away after a struggle with cancer. Michael was born on August 16, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles and Marjorie (Rouch) Stephenson. He was joined in matrimony to Kathleen (Karban) Stephenson on July 26, 1975. Michael served in the army 1968-1971 at Ft. Bliss, Texas. He later worked for the Michigan Department of Agriculture in the weights and measures department for 30 years. Michael was an avid hunter and took many trips to the state of Wyoming and to Kalkaska, MI. He took pride in caring for the grounds at Blessed Sacrament church in Allegan and enjoyed volunteering in the community. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles, and his wife, Kathleen. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie (Rouch) Stephenson, his children by marriage, Lorell Vacha, Vincent (Sherry) Vacha, granddaughter Madissen Vacha, sister Wendy (Bill) Dolezal and nephew Stephen Remenar. Cremation has taken place and his cremains will be buried in Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, MI on June 11 at 10:30 am.