Obituaries – Page 109

Death takes Watson Twp. man Jerry Oetman, 88

May 27, 2020

Jerry Willis Oetman passed died at home of natural causes Tuesday May 26. He was 88. Jerry was born April 23, 1932, the oldest son of Viva and Clarence Oetman. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Otsego area, Watson Township, and worked as a draftsman and at local paper...

Stamm Equipment owner John Stamm Jr., 84, dies

May 27, 2020

John Stamm Jr., age 84, of Wayland, died Tuesday, May 26. John was the longtime owner of Stamm Equipment Co. in Wayland. John and wife Betty enjoyed traveling across the country, attending auctions. He was a member of the Michigan Auctioneers Association and was inducted into the Michigan Farmers Hall...

Former Hopkins woman Joyce Schmidt dies in Fla.

May 27, 2020

Joyce Schmidt of North Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Hopkins, died her home. She was 94. She is survived by six children and their spouses, Roberta Palmer, Karen Kornoelje, David Schmidt, Nancy Scobey, Linda Schmidt and Richard Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Melbourne...

Longtime Wayland DPW employee Jim Bush dies

May 26, 2020

James (Jim) Bush, age 58, died Thursday, May 21. Jim was a member of the Saladin Shriners and the Wayland VFW Men's Auxiliary. He worked at the Department of Public Works for the City of Wayland for more than 28 years, and at Weick Bros. Excavating. Jim enjoyed hunting, boating,...

Former Martin man Jim Boss dies in New Mexico

May 23, 2020

James "Jim" Philip Boss, age 85, died Monday, May 18, in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born in Belding on Oct. 16, 1934, to Hugh and Hope Boss, attended Belding High, graduating in the Class of 1952 and went on to Central Michigan University. He married Joyce Ellen (Loper), with whom...

Private family service set next month for Betty Lee, 91

May 23, 2020

Betty Lou Lee, age 91, of Wayland, died Friday, May 22. Betty was an active member with her St. Peter's Lutheran Church family in Dorr over the years. She volunteered her time and was known for her love of baking, making everything from pies, bread, and most importantly, her cookies!...

Private graveside service June 30 for Adeline Alflen

May 23, 2020

Adeline “Aunt Pete” Alflen, age 90, died Friday, May 22. Aunt Pete loved life and lived each day with enjoyment doing her favorite hobbies, such as golfing with her grandkids, knitting, crafting, shopping and especially baking. In younger years, she would make wedding cakes and various baked goods for weddings,...

Coronavirus takes former Hopkins businesswoman

May 21, 2020

Norma Louise (Butler) Kerber, 82 of Hopkins, died of the Coronavirus Tuesday, May 19, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. Born May 2, 1938 in Orangeville Township, she was the daughter of the late Harold Butler, and the late Opal (Armentrout) and Carl Golle. Norma was the wife of the...

Private family service set for Kenneth Powers, 87

May 19, 2020

Kenneth Lyle Powers, age 87, of Wayland, died Monday, May 18. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice and daughter Beverly. He is survived by his sons, Elwyne (Ruth) Powers and Rodney (Jeannie) Powers; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private family service and burial will be...

Burial service will be June 19 for Craig Velting Jr., 25

May 18, 2020

Craig Christopher Velting Jr., age 25, died Friday, May 15. Born on May 3, 1995, Craig grew up in Dorr and had his dad's sense of humor and an enormous heart. He enjoyed camping at Sandy Pines, disc golf, golfing, basketball, spending time with all his family, and Mexican food! A...

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