Obituaries – Page 102

Memorial service is later for Arthur Gigowski, 86

September 24, 2020

Arthur Gigowski, age 86, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Sept. 22. Arthur worked for Spartan stores for 28 years as a hi-lo driver, though one of his true passions was as a "part-time farmer" at his home in Dorr. He was also the last surviving member of the Grand Rapids Ole...

Memorial service will be Saturday for Kathy Stebbins

September 23, 2020

A memorial service for Kathy Stebbins of Byron Center will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Douglas Walker Park, Section A-4, on 84th Street. Ms. Stebbins formerly lived in Dorr and was a longtime member of the United Church of Wayland. She was preceded in death by her...

Draft horse industry giant Harley Schut passes at 77

September 22, 2020

Harley Schut, 77, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, at his home. Born March 11, 1943, in Jenison, he was the son of the late Lambert and Henrietta (Steenwyk) Schut and was the husband of Nancy (Wuis) Schut. Harley was a faithful and caring husband for more than 50 years,...

Service will be Saturday for Jay Tyler, 56, of Hopkins

September 22, 2020

Jay Shawn Tyler of Hopkins died Saturday, Sept. 19. He was 56. He was born Feb. 8, 1964, in Rock Island, Ill., to Donald and Jonna (Mott) Tyler. Jay’s mission in life was to bring as many people to the Lord while he was here in this earthly body. He...

Service Saturday for Irma Wamhoff, 97, of Hopkins

September 22, 2020

Irma Irene Wamhoff of Hopkins died at age 97 Sunday Sept. 20. Irma was born in Krem, ND to Edward and Amalia Oster. She grew up helping on the family farm and often told of times she drove horses, once as many as six at a time. She often took...

Service, luncheon will be Sept. 25 for Janet Roblyer

September 16, 2020

Janet Theresa (Pavlak) Roblyer, 75, of Plainwell, died Saturday, Sept. 12, at home. Born August 31, 1945, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Julia (Arbanas) Pavlak. Janet married Leon Roblyer on June 30, 1961. They were blessed with 38 years of marriage and four sons...

Graveside service will be Saturday for Jean Ethier, 96

September 10, 2020

Jean Ethier, age 96, died Friday, Sept. 4. She is survived by her children, Eugene (Pat) Brefke of Wayland; stepchild, Bernadette (Jeff) Chase; grandchildren Barb (John) Marcinek, Bill (Nicole) Brefke, Jody (Chuck) Smith, Jennifer Chase; great-grandchildren Amanda Marcinek, Jack Marcinek, Rhiannon Brefke, and Zachary Chase; many nieces in England; and...

Services are Saturday in Hopkins for Curtis Kitler, 54

September 8, 2020

Curtis John Kitler, age 54, of Dorr, died Sunday, Sept. 6. Curtis was a hard worker, as shown in his career choice of welding and fencing. He also enjoyed trips up north with friends and family, spending time with his wife, Angela, and spending time outdoors. He is survived by...

Sandra Pattock, Wayland High Class of ’55, passes

September 8, 2020

Sandra Lee Pattok, age 82, of Hastings, died Aug. 26. She was a 1955 graduate of Wayland High School. Sandra was born on Aug. 3, 1938, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Russell Fred and Irma Verl (Leggett) Keeney. On June 25, 1960, she married Gerald (Jerry) LeRoy Pattok, and they would...

Private family service slated for Glenna Kurtz, 93

September 8, 2020

Glenna Jean (Hastings) Kurtz died Thursday, Sept. 3. She was 93. She was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Jackson, to Johnathon Porter and Wynnie Mary (Sebright) Hastings Jr. Glenna graduated from Jackson High School in 1944 and Jackson Community College in 1945. She met her future husband, Charles Henry Kurtz,...

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