Obituaries

Thomas “Tom” Eugene Vincent, age 81, died Wednesday, June 4. Tom was an avid birdwatcher. His dream was to eventually travel to Florida to spot the Painted Bunting. He loved…

Elaine Ruth Birce died April 15 at the age of 93. Elaine will be remembered most for her love of spending time with her family. She also enjoyed music, dancing,…

Janet Lynn Neuman, age 74, died Thursday, May 29. Janet was a woman of many talents and boundless kindness. She loved her crafts and scrapbooking with a passion she passed…

Martin High School graduate Gary Foote died Monday, May 26, in Kalamazoo. Gary was born April 6, 1944, in Hastings, to George and Ruth (McKibbin) Foote.  He was a graduate…

Robert Edward Davies, age 77, died Tuesday, May 20. Robert was a Vietnam Veteran. He was also a motorcycle and Corvette enthusiast. In his younger years, you would always catch…

Nona Lee Miller died May 15. She was almost 89 years old. She was born July 1, 1936, in Grand Rapids to George and Freda Corner during one of the…

Aaron Kerley, 42, formerly of Wayland, died Wednesday, May 14. He was born on Dec.31, 1982, in Grand Rapids, to David and Robin (Curtis) Kerley. He attended Wayland Union Schools…

Charles F. Stankey, Jr. a member of the 1955 Wayland High School basketball team, died at home on May 5. He was the starting quarterback on the football team and…

Word has been received of the death May 18 of former Michigan State Trooper Norman John Lohroff, has died at age 87. Lohroff retired after serving more than 27 years…

Daniel Ullery, age 70, of Wayland , died Thursday, May 15, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan grew up in Alaska, Mich., and attended Caledonia Community Schools, graduating in…