Paul Bloem, age 84, died Tuesday, April 7. Paul’s most meaningful pursuit in life was his personal relationship with the Lord, which began at the age of 25, and the study of His word. Sharing this with as many as possible was his greatest life achievement. The words of his favorite hymn, “At Calvary,” best […]
Wayland native Jean Sebright of Hudsonville died Saturday, April 4. Jean was born August 17, 1925, to Ben and Tiena Nakken of Wayland. She spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked for many years alongside her husband at Hopkins Elevator, the family’s business. Jean is survived by her
Former Wayland Township Clerk Beverly R. Taylor (Jillett), died late Friday night in her home at Gun Lake. She was 84. She was born Dec. 3, 1935, to George and Amelia Gillette. She married Floyd Taylor in 1953. Beverly was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, where she taught CCD for
Marcus “Marc” L. Martin, former youth football coach in Martin, died Wednesday, March 25, at the age of 48. He was born in Greenville, Pa., to David and Martha Martin. He was a 1989 graduate of Reynolds High School and joined the United States Army, landing him at Fort Polk, La, where he met his
Longtime Salem Township resident Marlene Elizabeth Hyde Hooker, 84, of Gastonia, N.C., died March 18. Marlene was born in Lansing, the first child of Keith and Irene Hyde and grew up in Burnips, next door to Hudsonville Creamery. Marlene’s family had the only oil business in Salem Township as the oil boom began and she
Noah Allain, age 25, died Sunday, March 29. Noah was an amazing husband and father. Everyone who knew him knew how much he loved his Detroit Lions. He just knew that one day they would make the playoffs! His hobbies included a love of mixed martial arts and golf. If you ever got to hear
Judith Judith “Judie” TenBrock, age 79, of Wyoming and formerly of Moline, died Friday, March 27. Judie enjoyed playing games and spending time with family and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandma and will be sadly missed by her children, Debbie and Tom Pearson, Lynne TenBrock; grandchildren, Shanda and John Bennett, Amberlee
Gene R. Roys, 79, of Byron Center, died Friday, March 27 at home. Born April 15, 1940, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Adolph R. and Margaret E. (Sommerdyke) Roys and was the husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Waters) Roys. Gene was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member
Raymond C. Warner, of Allegan, a 1957 graduate of Martin High School, died Thursday, March 26. He was 81. Raymond was born on July 13, 1938, in Allegan, the son of Clyde and Elizabeth (Williams) Warner. After high school he went on to Michigan State University to complete his education in agriculture. On April 24,
Dema Thompson, age 87, died Monday, March 23. Dema Louise Trobridge was born on March 7, 1933, in Cadillac. She was the oldest of five children. She remembered having an outhouse and no running water. Dema attended Cadillac High School, where she graduated in 1951. Her fellow classmates held reunions faithfully. She was active in the
