Adeline “Aunt Pete” Alflen, age 90, died Friday, May 22. Aunt Pete loved life and lived each day with enjoyment doing her favorite hobbies, such as golfing with her grandkids, knitting, crafting, shopping and especially baking. In younger years, she would make wedding cakes and various baked goods for weddings, family get-togethers and those who […]
Norma Louise (Butler) Kerber, 82 of Hopkins, died of the Coronavirus Tuesday, May 19, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. Born May 2, 1938 in Orangeville Township, she was the daughter of the late Harold Butler, and the late Opal (Armentrout) and Carl Golle. Norma was the wife of the late Richard Kerber, and was
Kenneth Lyle Powers, age 87, of Wayland, died Monday, May 18. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice and daughter Beverly. He is survived by his sons, Elwyne (Ruth) Powers and Rodney (Jeannie) Powers; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private family service and burial will be held. The family welcomes memories
Craig Christopher Velting Jr., age 25, died Friday, May 15. Born on May 3, 1995, Craig grew up in Dorr and had his dad’s sense of humor and an enormous heart. He enjoyed camping at Sandy Pines, disc golf, golfing, basketball, spending time with all his family, and Mexican food! A 2013 graduate of Wayland High
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Jackson, age 70, died in her home Saturday, May 9. Born June 3, 1949, she was the eldest daughter of Wellington and Dorothy (Burden) Jackson. A 1967 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, she embarked on a life of unceasing effort as a friend, mother, aunt and grandmother. She instilled in her children
Timothy Wolthuis, age 56, died Tuesday May 12. Many knew him as a mild-mannered, patient, and steadfast servant of God. Anyone could hear his joy for life in his laughter. He so enjoyed his family, fishing on the river, his time in the woods, and working on cars, the older the better. He is survived
Wayland native Jack Deering died Sunday, May 10, at his Newaygo home on the Muskegon River. He was 87. Jack was born in Wayland on March 22, 1933, to Jacob and Maude (Albright) Deering. He married Noma Perry Moore on Jan. 14, 2011. Jack worked as a heavy equipment operator for Grand Rapids Gravel for
Dennis Dame, 56 of Wayland, died March 18. Dennis was successful in the trucking industry, where he was highly respected. He was an intelligent man of quick wit and generous spirit. He had a huge heart and would help anyone in need. He loved to share a funny story with a twinkle in his eyes
Michael James Weber, age 69 of Dorr, died Friday, May 8. Mike will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a gifted builder and woodworker Surviving are his wife, Barbara; their children Chad (Shannon) Weber and Kari Weiss (Brad Buffum); grandchildren Alexis, Brianna, Tyler Weber, Allison, and Chase Weiss; his siblings
Linda Keizer Hibma, age 67, of Wayland, died Wednesday, May 6. Linda was a kind and compassionate woman and was loved by all who knew her. She was selfless and put others’ needs above her own. A 1971 graduate of Wayland High School, she worked at Steelcase for many years, and after retirement she spent
