Obituaries

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,…

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.…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…