Category: Obituaries

Sharon DeMann’s service will be in Allegan Aug. 13

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Sharon Kay DeMann, a lifelong Martin resident, died Tuesday, July 28. She was 78. She was born in Martin on April 10, 1942, to the late Floyd and Sarah (Wagner) Washburn. Sharon  enjoyed her winters in Leesburg, Fla. On June 9, 1961 she married Ronald Gene DeMann. Together they raised...
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Service for Pat Shea, 61, will be Aug. 1 at Bysterveld Park

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Patricia Ann Shea, age 61, of Dorr, died Monday, July 27. Pat loved going to Christian music concerts with her friends from Resurrection Life Church. She enjoyed staying active with friends from Zumba, and going for hikes and bike rides. Pat was well known for telling stories of her adventures...
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Merle Trainor’s funeral at Methodist Church Aug. 26

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Merle Ann Trainor, age 87, died Sunday, July 26, in Wyoming, Mich., after a short illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Waltham, Mass., to Roland and Clara Yorston. She married Herbert Trainor, on June 6, 1951. He preceded her in death July 1995. She is survived by her...
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No service announced for the late Beth Junglas, 45

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Beth Junglas, age 45, died Saturday, July 25. She is survived by her children, Hunter Brenner, Katelyn Brenner; parents Susan and Steve Greenhoe and Joseph and Mary Junglas; sisters Anna Junglas (Maxwell Bunshaft), Christine Ellis (Robert Ellis), Sarah Taber, Tabitha Durant (Jess Durant); and many nieces, nephews, and friends In...
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Service for Gregory Stevens will be at Bowens Mills

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Gregory Stevens of Wayland died Wednesday, July 22 at the age of 43. A loving son, husband and father of four children, he was born Nov. 4, 1976, in Spokane, Wash. He lived most of his life in West Michigan, where four seasons of outdoor adventures were at his doorsteps. Friends...
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Terry Smit’s service will be at the Big Rock Music Barn

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Terry Smit of Hopkins died Monday, July 20. He was 73. Terry, his brother, Keith Smit, and his cousin, Dan Jager, were owners of Peaceful Road Farms and Hopkins Elevator. Terry was a trusted animal nutritionist. In 2013, the sons of the partners, Paul Smit, Andy Smit, Dave Smit, John...
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Funeral mass is Thursday for Jennene Kelly, 44

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Jennene Renee Kelly, died Saturday, July 18. She was 44 years old. Jennene had many hobbies and likes, some of which included her favorite color, purple, the Detroit Tigers, Notre Dame, baby dolls and fishing at her favorite vacation spot in Baldwin. She also enjoyed making friends at Special Friends...
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Funeral mass Tuesday at St. Mary’s for Paul James

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Paul Edward James, age 72, of Dorr, died Saturday, July 18. Paul was a loving and caring husband and father, who always led his family with strength and confidence. A proud veteran and entrepreneur, he spent his life modeling hard work and kindness toward others. Paul was a champion for...
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Service Tuesday for North Dorr native Clarine Lanting

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Clarine Leona Lanting Thursday, July 16, after battling cancer.  She was 90 years old. Clarine was born in North Dorr on November 7, 1929 to her now deceased parents Edward and Margaret Homrich. Clarine moved from North Dorr to Grand Rapids as a teenager and lived with her sister while...
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Tom Haveman’s memorial will be at his home Monday

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Thomas J. Haveman, age 82, died Thursday, July 9. Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Ann, Teri Jo, Jane Marie, Cheryl Lynn, and Jennifer Joan; many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Janice and Susan; brother, Fred; as well as many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by...
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