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Clayton Dewey Meyer, 75, of Dorr, died late Saturday morning, Aug. 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Clayton served in the U.S. Army. He could be simply described…

Michele Lynn Schilthroat, 60, of Middleville, wife of former Wayland Union Schools Transportation Supervisor Jeff Schilthroat, died Thursday, Aug. 4. Michele dearly loved her family and enjoyed a special bond…

Ruth Jager, age 94, of Moline died Saturday, Aug. 6. Ruth worked for more than 35 years at Pitney Bowes, where she was known as the go to person, always…

Steve Crimmins died Friday, Aug. 5. He was 68. Steve was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved helping others create memories through videography. When not using…

Justine R. Stora, age 89, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Though Justine lived more years in Wayland than in Grand Rapids, a part of her heart will always be across the…

James Alan Zapolnik, infant son of Jennifer Lynn Strickland Zapolnik and Anthony “Tony” Robert Zapolnik of Hopkins, was born at 7:30 p.m. July 30, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids.…