Obituaries

Richard Sprague, age 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 19 He is survived by his daughter, Allysa Rickal Sprague; siblings Lee Sprague, Janina Sprague, Michael Sprague, Anthony Sprague; nieces and nephews Daniel…

John Sakon, age 79, died Thursday, Nov. 21. He is survived by his children, Michael (Tammy) Sakon, Tim (Kim DeGraaf) Sakon, Monica Handrich and her seven children; grandchildren Sarra (Zach)…

Roselyn Marie Scobey, co-owner of Scobey’s Produce, died of breast cancer Wednesday, Nov. 20, at her family’s farm in Leighton Township. She was 77 years old. She was born Dec.…

Charles Joseph Wila Jr, age 87 of Dorr, died at home Tuesday, Nov. 19. After graduating from Catholic Central High School, Charles led an adventurous life. He became a self-employed…

Former East Martin Christian Reformed pastor Arthur (Auke) Schoonveld died Saturday, Nov. 16. Auke was born to Willem and Lysbeth Schoonveld on Jan. 27, 1936, in Zuidbroek, Netherlands. He had…

Duane Calvin Vanderploeg, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 14, at his home in Martin. He was born Oct. 27, 1948, to Johanas and Bertha (Scholton) Vanderploeg. Duane was a self-employed builder.…

Dona Jean Gilson, age 90, died Sunday, Nov. 10. Dona was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Otsego, the daughter of Harold and Pearl (Cole) Miller. She was born at…

Laura Alice Taylor died Monday, Nov. 11, at Medilodge Nursing Home in Holland, She was 32 years old.She was born on Oct. 14, 1992, to her late parents Dennis and…

Laurie Ann Brand, age 62, died Thursday, Nov. 7. She was born in 1962 to Allen and Leona Sprague. Laurie was very proud of her native culture, having descended from…