Terry Thompson, age 61, died Saturday, March 21. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kelly Thompson; sons Dylan, Jonah, and Ian Thompson; father, Ted (Rita) Thompson; brothers Tom (Rhonda) Thompson, Tim Thompson and Todd Thompson; his beloved dog, Midnight; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his […]
Julie K. Kukulis, age 53, died Sunday, March 22. She was born on March 14, 1967, to Maurice and Ann (Berg) Quaderer. She was a 1985 graduate of Chesaning High School. She married Charles Kukulis on November 5, 1988, in Chesaning. She worked as an assistant preschool teacher at Little Lambs Preschool, displaying her love
Louis A. Harnish, age 92, of Wayland, died Saturday, March 21. A 1945 Wayland High School graduate, he was employed at Kelvinator for more than 40 years. He also served as Dorr Township building inspector for several years. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4036 and belonged to the St.
Beverly Fisher, age 86,died Thursday, March 19. She is survived by daughters Donna (Robert) Priestap-Fisher and Diann Fisher (Shari VanHartesvelt); grandchildren Janel (Jack) Hott, Ned (Amy) Timmermann, Ben (Miranda) Fisher, and Ted (Laura) Fisher; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Fisher;
Bruce “Buford” Balfoort, age 54, died Tuesday, March 17. Bruce enjoyed NASCAR, being outside, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his children Ashley (Eric Smith) Balfoort; grandson, Renn Smith; sister, Mary (Dawn) Balfoort-Outwin; mother, Ethel Visser; and many extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his
Wilma Kraima, age 87, died Sunday, March 15. She is survived by her children Tracy Raimer, Evelyn Ondrovick, and Jay (Janet) Kraima; nine grandchildren and their spouses; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Kraima. Because of the current health crisis, a
Kevin Lee Spicer, age 42, of Wayland, died Wednesday, March 4. Kevin earned his nicknames “Good Time Charlie” and “The Legend,” which he acquired over the years. He had more one-liners than China has tea. He was funny to the point of genius. He was a music loving, guitar playing, dirt bike riding, go-cart racing,
Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak died Monday from injuries in a car accident. He was 58. Andrysiak, who retired as a senior process development specialist at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, served on the Watson Township Board as trustee for the past 12 years. He also was the board’s liaison on the Township Planning Commission and was
Wilma Smith died Monday, March 9, at Georgetown and Cambridge Manor. She was 93. Wilma was born in Burnips on March 26, 1926 to Anthony and Friedericka (nee Strickfaden) Berens. She was known for her quilt-making and embroidery talents as well as her expert cooking skills. She loved birdwatching and spending time with family. Wilma
Kathleen Ann Brenner, 59, of Hopkins, died Saturday morning, March 7, at her home. Born March 14, 1960, in Allegan, she was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Lou (Selby) Fleser and was the wife of Thomas Dale Brenner. Kathleen enjoyed spending time tending to the flowers in her garden. She was a true animal
