Obituaries – Page 104

Graveside service set for Thursday for Carey Zoet, 54

September 5, 2020

Carey John Zoet, age 54, of Burnips, died Wednesday, Sept. 2. His earthly struggles are over and he is now at peace in his heavenly home. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Mindi and Jeremy Zoet; parents Dennis D. Zoet and Nancy A. (Dan) Burns; granddaughter Madison Campos;...

Mrs. Ewing was World War II machinist, Weick’s clerk

September 4, 2020

Mary Lou Ewing, 96, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Allegan Country Estate. Born Sept. 14, 1923, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of William and Christine (Meyers) VanHill and was the wife of the late Duane K. Ewing. Mrs. Ewing was a longtime member of South Monterey...

Service Tuesday for Martin area teacher Marilyn Sipple

August 29, 2020

Marilyn Ann (Thompson) Sipple, wife of Marin Township Trustee Jack Sipple and mother of four children and five grandchildren, died Friday at the age of 78. Marilyn was born Feb. 24, 1942, in Allegan, to Paul and Anna (Schafer) Thompson. She received her associate’s degree from Western Michigan University and...

Services planned for Sept. 1 for Dian Commans of Dorr

August 29, 2020

Dian K. Commans, 69 of Dorr, died Thursday, Aug. 27, at her home. Born April 13, 1951, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Vern and Audra (Cooley) Brenner and the wife of Robert (Bob) Commans. Dian was a lady with a beautiful soul and shared herself fully...

Visitation, funeral set for Hopkins grad Ron Pilchlik

August 29, 2020

Ronald Scott Pichlik, 58, of Springfield, Mich., died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday evening Aug. 23, at his home. Ron was born on June 14, 1962, in Chicago. He graduated from Hopkins High School (Class of 1980), Grand Valley State University (1985) and University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law (1988). He...

Visitation will be Tuesday in Dorr for Earl Gates, 67

August 28, 2020

Earl Gates, age 67, died Friday, Aug. 28. He survived by his wife, Karen Gates; children Amanda (Shawn) Snyder and Bud (Wilma) Gates; grandchildren Zach and Hayli Snyder; siblings Gertie Merrill, Carrie (Donn) Wiley, Beverly (Rich Gregory) Jipping, John Gates; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in...

Memorial service in Dorr Wednesday for Dearl Lance

August 25, 2020

Dearl Lance, age 81, of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 22. After a long and successful career at GM, Dearl taught computer aided design at Western University until beginning a second career at Steelcase. Dearl and Ruth moved to Texas after his second retirement and continued their sailing hobby. After 18...

Visitation is Friday evening in Dorr for Delores Truax

August 20, 2020

Delores Truax, age 84, died Wednesday, Aug. 19. Delores enjoyed camping, arts and crafts, bowling and playing poker. Most of all, Delores loved her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Orville J. Truax; children Sue Berry, Scott (Elaine) Fase, Carl Fase, Lisa (Jack) Knowles;...

Steve Wrobleski’s service Thursday at Sacred Heart

August 17, 2020

Stephen Anthony Wrobleski, 73, of Watson Township, died Saturday, Aug. 15, at his home. Born March 7, 1947 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Hubert F. and Helen I. (Hula) Wrobleski and was the husband of Zandra Joyce (Rabishaw) Wrobleski. Stephen had been a longtime member of...

Visitation Wednesday in Dorr for Bennie Gates, 72

August 17, 2020

Bennie Gates, age 72, died Aug, 15. He is survived by his wife, Susan Gates; children Sonny Gates, Chris (Ann Brower) Gates, John (Dena) Rynearson, Mike (Pam) Rynearson; grandchildren Lilly, Rocky, Ryan; siblings Gertie Merrill, Carrie (Donn) Wiley, Beverly (Rich Gregory) Jipping, John Gates, Earl (Karen) Gates; and many extended...

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