Category: Obituaries

Alzheimer’s Disease takes Frank Huizenga, 82

Post has published by Editor
Frank Huizenga, loving husband and father, died Monday, April 20, at the age of 82, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Frank was a graduate of Catholic Central High School ’55 and Central Michigan University. He spent the majority of his working years as a partner running Enterprise Tool...
Read More

John Linder’s ashes to be released in South Dakota

Post has published by Editor
John E. Linder of Dorr, a 1973 graduate of Wayland High School, died Sunday, April 12. He was 64. Born on Dec. 30, 1955, he was beloved by many for his words of wisdom that gave hope and insight into so many things.  He cherished his found family (friends) with...
Read More

Moline Locker co-owner Henry Gort passes at age 92

Post has published by Editor
Moline businessman Henry A. Gort, age 92, died Tuesday, April 14. He was co-owner of the Moline Locker meat market in downtown Moline and was active in the Moline Christian Reformed Church and Moline Christian School. He is survived by his children, Nancie (Philip) Malestein, Loie (David) TenBrink, Barbara (John)...
Read More

Private burial, service planned for Karl Loth, 82

Post has published by Editor
Karl R. Loth, age 82, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, April 11. Karl retired from the U.S. Navy and from the Grand Valley State University Maintenance Dept. He enjoyed raising llamas and loved to fish. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Loth; sons Lawrence (Susan) Loth, and Allen (Becky) Loth;...
Read More

Barton Henry Bos of Shelbyville dies at age 79

Post has published by Editor
Barton Henry Bos of Shelbyville died Friday, April 10. He was 79. The son of Barney and Minnie (Eldrenkamp) Bos, born in Chicago on Dec. 8., 1940. His family moved to Martin, when he was 5 years old. He attended East Martin Christian School and later graduated from Martin High...
Read More

Celebration of Life Mass for David Kamyszek delayed

Post has published by Editor
David S. Kamyszek, 67, of Wayland, died Friday morning, April 10. David will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A 1971 graduate of Wayland High School, he was a graphic artist for many years at the Wayland Globe, a meat cutter for D & W Supermarkets and perhaps...
Read More

Memorial service to be delayed for Paul Bloem, 84

Post has published by Editor
Paul Bloem, age 84, died Tuesday, April 7. Paul’s most meaningful pursuit in life was his personal relationship with the Lord, which began at the age of 25, and the study of His word. Sharing this with as many as possible was his greatest life achievement. The words of his...
Read More

Memorial service set for Wayland native Jean Sebright

Post has published by Editor
Wayland native Jean Sebright of Hudsonville died Saturday, April 4. Jean was born August 17, 1925, to Ben and Tiena Nakken of Wayland. She spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked for many years alongside her husband at Hopkins Elevator, the family's business....
Read More

Former Wayland Township Clerk Beverly Taylor dies

Post has published by Editor
Former Wayland Township Clerk Beverly R. Taylor (Jillett), died late Friday night in her home at Gun Lake. She was 84. She was born Dec. 3, 1935, to George and Amelia Gillette. She married Floyd Taylor in 1953. Beverly was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church,...
Read More

Former Martin man Marc Martin dies at 48 in Texas

Post has published by Editor
Marcus “Marc” L. Martin, former youth football coach in Martin, died Wednesday, March 25, at the age of 48. He was born in Greenville, Pa., to David and Martha Martin. He was a 1989 graduate of Reynolds High School and joined the United States Army, landing him at Fort Polk,...
Read More