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Memorial service Oct. 10 for John Oetman, 54

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John Oetman of Leighton Township died Thursday, Oct. 3. He was 54. John loved life, loved his family, and cherished his faith. He had a big heart, and would be the first to lend a helping hand to a neighbor. He was never one to sit still, always on the...
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Former Hopkins teacher Marella Norman dies at 91

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Marella Jean (Clawson) Norman, of Plainwell,died Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Allegan, at the age of 91. Born on Aug. 8, 1933, in Hopkins, to Grover and Florence Clawson, Marella was raised with strong family values and a love for education. A graduate of Hopkins High School, Class of 1950, Marella...
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Former United Church of Wayland pastor dies at age 77

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Word was received this morning, Monday, Sept. 30, of the death of the Rev. Nancy Zerban, a highly influential minister at the United Church of Wayland. She was 77 when she died of Parkinson's Disease. “Pastor Nancy” came to the local church from Kentwood  in 1993 while it was going...
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Former Hilliards man dies in Tampa, Fla.

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Former Hilliards resident Robert "Bob" Dandrow died Wednesday, Sept. 25, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Fla. He was 75. Bob was born on Aug. 11, 1949, in Grand Rapids, to Isabel and Earl Dandrow. Bob grew up on a farm in Hilliards with his brother, Tom, and sisters Pam,...
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No service planned for Terry Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville

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Terry Lynn Brenner, 60, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Sept. 24. Born to the late June and Floyd Brenner on Aug. 9, 1964, in Plainwell, Terry grew to be a man of great character, cherished by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His life was a testament to the...
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Service is today in Martin for Bonnie Simmons, 76

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Bonnie Rose Simmons, aka “Far Away Gramma”, age 76, died Sept. 21, in Kalamazoo. Born June 23, 1948, in Plainwell to Clarence and Mary (Pavlak) Orr of Martin, Bonnie was a beacon of kindness and generosity, known for her unwavering, selfless devotion to her family and friends. Bonnie graduated from...
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Mass Saturday for Vietnam veteran Bill Kipen

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William Joseph Kipen Sr. died Tuesday, Sept. 24. He was 82. Bill served his country in the US Army in Vietnam, where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. He retired after 25 years of service from Country Fresh Dairy. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, fishing, telling stories, and traveling...
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Funeral Oct. 2 for Moline native Grace Harper

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Grace Harper (Boersma) died September 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids. She was 93. Born Aug. 28, 1931, in Moline, Grace lived her life joyfully, loving and accepting family and people as they were, following the example of Jesus. She is survived by her children, Michael (Jan) Harper, Carol Rausch, Nancy...
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Services Sept. 26 for former Gun Lake marine mechanic

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Charles Edward Garrett, age 94, of Kentwood, died Saturday, Sept. 21. Charles served his country in the U.S. Navy. He later worked as a marine mechanic at Skelton's Marina at Gun Lake. He later shared his knowledge of boat engines with students while teaching at the Kent County Skills Center....
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Funeral in Dorr next Saturday for Cheryl Genther

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Cheryl Genther of Dorr died Friday, Sept. 20. She was 74. Cheryl had a bright and bubbly personality and loved to joke and laugh. She loved her family and time spent with them. Cheryl worked for Wayland Area Ambulance for many years and later worked at Corewell Health for more...
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