Obituaries – Page 105

Funeral at Wayland CRC Wednesday for Jack Buist

August 16, 2020

Jack L. Buist, age 84, died Friday, Aug. 14. Jack was a longtime member of Wayland Christian Reformed Church and the second of five generations to attend Moline Christian school. He was a self-employed mason contractor. An avid gardener, he was known for his delicious sweet corn. He is survived...

Longtime Wayland vet Dr. Kenneth DeWeerd, 90, dies

August 13, 2020

Kenneth “Doc” DeWeerd, age 90 of Wayland, died at his home on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Doc was widely regarded as an icon in the Wayland community, providing his veterinary services for more than 55 years. Stories shared of how Doc saved their family’s animal, be it big or small, were...

Graveside services Friday in Dorr for Jerone Ford

August 13, 2020

Jerone Rosalie (nee Barone) Ford, age 81, died Tuesday, Aug. 11. Jerone loved all things outdoors, from camping to working in her yard and feeding the birds, the “chuck” family, squirrels and deer. She was a homemaker by trade who loved to bake, and she especially loved her family. Along...

Celebration of life is Aug. 22 for Randy Konecny, 43

August 11, 2020

Randy Lee Konecny, age 43, of Shelbyville, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 9. Randy loved all things outdoors — everything from camping, hunting, bowling, fishing and golfing. Most importantly he loved his family. He had a reputation of teaching his nieces and nephews how to get into trouble. He is survived...

Patricia Grochowalski’s burial at Rosedale Park

August 10, 2020

Patricia Grochowalski, age 82, died Monday, Aug. 10. Patricia loved to cook for her family and friends and was a follower of the theater. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David Grochowalski; her children, Pam (Steven) Rosendall, Julie (Ralph) Fluger, Kevin (Jennifer) Grochowalski; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter....

Service Monday for truck enthusiast Robert Roelofs

August 7, 2020

Robert L. Roelofs, age 88, of Wayland, died Monday, Aug. 3. Bob retired from Star Truck Rentals Company, and from Weller Truck Company. He was a founding member of the American Truck Historical Society - West Michigan Chapter. He survived by his son, Terry (Karen) Roelofs; several nieces, nephews, and...

Funeral in Martin will be Monday for Mary DeMann

August 7, 2020

Mary DeMann died Wednesday, Aug. 5, at her home in Martin after a brief illness. She was 62. She was born March 30, 1958, in St. Joseph, to the Rev. Emerson and Eleanor Minor. The youngest of five children, Mary graduated from Plainwell High School in 1976. While in high...

Graveside service will be Friday for Jeffrey Dykstra

August 6, 2020

Jeffrey Dale Dykstra, age 53, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Aug. 4. He sold produce at the Fulton Street Farmers Market for 42 years and managed that market for 15 of those years. Jeff especially loved hunting, reading, history, watching football, and spending time with his family. He is survived by...

Kevin Stevenson defied odds and lived for 41 years

August 5, 2020

Kevin Charles Stevenson died Saturday, Aug. 1, at his home in Wayland. Born Feb. 21, 1979. in Allegan, he was the eldest child of David Lloyd Stevenson and the late Charlotte Ann (Butler) Jones. Kevin defied the odds given to him at birth by living forty-one years. He loved spending...

Graveside service will be Friday for Kenneth Rewa

August 5, 2020

Kenneth Robert Rewa, 59, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Aug. 2, at his home. Born July 5, 1961, in Allegan, he was the son of Marilyn (VandenBerg) Rewa and the late Robert J. Rewa. Kenneth worked in the concrete industry for much of his life. He had worked for VanLaan Concrete...

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