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Services Monday for Patricia Schipper

Patricia May Schipper, age 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 18. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Neal Schipper; children Mark (Claire) Schipper, Laura (Hal) Anway, Andy (Kristine) Schipper,…

Editor February 21, 2025

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Funeral will be Friday for Chuck Snell, 68

Charles “Chuck” M. Snell, age 68, of Dorr died Sunday, Feb. 16. Chuck enjoyed anything outdoors. From hunting and collecting antlers to riding his Harley, he rarely spent time inside.…

Editor February 19, 2025

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Celebration of life slated for Brian Risner

A celebration of life for Brian Risner has been scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 23, at the Orangeville Township Hall, 7350 Lindsey Road. Brian Risner died Feb.…

Editor February 18, 2025

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Longtime florist Lois Gabala dies at age 85

Lois Reynolds Gabala, Hopkins High School salutatorian, Class of ‘57, and longtime florist, died Wednesday, Feb. 12. Born in Plainwell Oct. 16, 1939, the daughter of Orlo and Evelyn Reynolds,…

Editor February 14, 2025

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Mass of Christian burial is Saturday for Marilyn Rewa of Dorr

Marilyn Rewa, age 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 11. She is survived by her children Suzanne (David) Selvig, Kelly (Pete) Elliott, Tony Rewa; grandchildren Tom, Amanda, Lauren, Samantha, Sidney, Jacob, Natalie,…

Editor February 13, 2025

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Artist Lindsey Pratt of Dorr dies at age 67

Lindsey Pratt, age 67, born Oct. 2, 1957, died Monday, Feb. 10. Lindsey was an accomplished artist who always wore a smile on her face and paint on her clothes.…

Editor February 12, 2025

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No funeral plans yet for Joe Channells, 64

Joseph Bart Channells of Martin died Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was 64. Joe was born April 12, 1960, in Plainwell to George and Pauline…

Editor January 31, 2025

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Celebration of life is Feb. 1 for grad of WHS

Emily Suzanne Benedict, age 46, of Wyoming, died Tuesday, Jan. 21. A Wayland High School graduate, Emily loved spending time with her family and loved her children.She was understanding and…

Editor January 26, 2025

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Service Saturday for Dan VanVolkinburg, 72

Daniel Keith VanVolkinburg, 72, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Jan. 19. Dan was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. After graduating from Byron Center High School in…

Editor January 23, 2025

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Service set Tuesday for Billy Miller of Dorr

Billy Miller of Dorr, a man whose kindness, love, and devotion touched the lives of all who knew him, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 18. Billy was not only Kelly’s best…

Editor January 22, 2025