Obituaries – Page 114

Service for Bruce Balfoort, 54, will be at a later date

March 18, 2020

Bruce “Buford” Balfoort, age 54, died Tuesday, March 17. Bruce enjoyed NASCAR, being outside, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his children Ashley (Eric Smith) Balfoort; grandson, Renn Smith; sister, Mary (Dawn) Balfoort-Outwin; mother, Ethel Visser; and many extended relatives and friends. He was...

Private service, interment set for Wilma Kraima, 87

March 17, 2020

Wilma Kraima, age 87, died Sunday, March 15. She is survived by her children Tracy Raimer, Evelyn Ondrovick, and Jay (Janet) Kraima; nine grandchildren and their spouses; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Kraima. Because of...

Memorial service will be April 11 for Kevin Spicer, 42

March 14, 2020

Kevin Lee Spicer, age 42, of Wayland, died Wednesday, March 4. Kevin earned his nicknames “Good Time Charlie” and “The Legend,” which he acquired over the years. He had more one-liners than China has tea. He was funny to the point of genius. He was a music loving, guitar playing,...

Chuck Andrysiak, Watson trustee, dies in traffic crash

March 12, 2020

Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak died Monday from injuries in a car accident. He was 58. Andrysiak, who retired as a senior process development specialist at Pfizer in Kalamazoo, served on the Watson Township Board as trustee for the past 12 years. He also was the board’s liaison on the...

Funeral March 21 for Wilma Smith, 93, of Burnips

March 12, 2020

Wilma Smith died Monday, March 9, at Georgetown and Cambridge Manor. She was 93. Wilma was born in Burnips on March 26, 1926 to Anthony and Friedericka (nee Strickfaden) Berens. She was known for her quilt-making and embroidery talents as well as her expert cooking skills. She loved birdwatching and...

Memorial service Friday for Kathy Brenner of Hopkins

March 10, 2020

Kathleen Ann Brenner, 59, of Hopkins, died Saturday morning, March 7, at her home. Born March 14, 1960, in Allegan, she was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Lou (Selby) Fleser and was the wife of Thomas Dale Brenner. Kathleen enjoyed spending time tending to the flowers in her garden....

Funeral mass Tuesday for Roger Greeley, 72, of Dorr

March 7, 2020

Roger Olin Greeley, age 72,died Friday, March 6 at his home. Born Jan. 4, 1948, Roger retired after 38 years at Consumers Energy and the last six years at Centershot Gun Range. He loved his family time, hunting, and fishing. He was a man of many talents and hobbies. He was...

Service is Friday for Cindy VanderWoude, 54, of Moline

March 5, 2020

Cynthia Deanne (Bouma) VanderWoude, age 54, died Monday, March 2. Cindy will be remembered for her love of children, her three children, her many nieces and nephews, and always knew what was going on in their lives. She enjoyed leading children's worship for many years and could name every child...

Funeral Saturday for Evelyn Green, 80, of Hopkins

March 5, 2020

Evelyn Jean Green, 80, of Allegan, died Tuesday, March 3 at Metro Health University Hospital. Born July 28, 1939, she was the daughter of Weldon “Bud” and Marie (Barney) Wuis and was the wife of Albert (Sonny) Green. Evie loved her Lord and personal savior and found great joy in...

Visitation Friday for band booster Ruthanne Cohn

March 5, 2020

Ruthanne Cohn, age 78, died Wednesday, March 4. Ruthanne grew up in Gary, Ind., where she met her husband, Dave Cohn. After 25 years apart, she was so grateful to have married him. They spent 15 years together. Ruthanne worked at Quality Farm and Fleet for 25 years and loved...

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