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Mary Brainard of Hopkins passed July 8 at age 87
Mary Brainard, 87, of Hopkins died in her sleep at home on Wednesday, July 8. Mary loved her family and her cat, Sugar. She also loved to cook and bake.…
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Visitation for ’71 WHS grad Walter Blue is Thursday
Walter Blue, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, July 12. A 1971 graduate of Wayland High School, Walter loved hunting, fishing, and boating, but most of all, he oved to…
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Martin High grad Dennis Snyder dies in North Carolina
Dennis, a 1982 Martin High School graduate, died Sunday, July 5, in North Carolina. He was 58, He was born April 2, 1963, in Kalamazoo the son of Raymond and…
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Longtime Martin physician Dr. Janis Pone dies at 100
Dr. Janis Pone of Kalamazoo, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, July 5. He was 100 years of age. The son of Karlis and Angelika (Irbe) Pone, he was born on…
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TK High School football star Trent Johnson dies
Thornapple Kellogg High School athlete Trent Robert Johnson, age 18, took his own life Saturday, July 4. He was a good friend to many Wayland area residents. Born Sep. 25,…
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Former Wayland woman dies of COVID-19 in Chicago
Elaine Grasinski, age 87, of Chicago, formerly of Wayland, died July 4 due to COVID-19. She was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Wayland to Gustav and Suzanne Downorovicz. She married…
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Celebration of life at later date for Mike Williams, 69
Mike Williams (Jim), age 69, of Wayland, died of cancer Tuesday, July 7. Even through his battle with cancer, Mike always lived life to the fullest following his longtime advice…
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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Dorothy Crusciel
Dorothy Chrusciel of Dorr died Saturday, July 4. She was 94. She is survived by her children, Rosemary (John) Sweet, James (Debra) Chrusciel, David (Patricia Garlak) Chrusciel, Donald (Marilyn) Chrusciel, Mark (Alaine)…
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Marine Corps. veteran Margaret Fifelski dies at 77
Margaret Christine “Chris” Fifelski, died Saturday, July 4. She was 77. Born Sept. 4, 1942, she was the daughter of Melvin and Margaret (Diem) Smith. She served in the United…
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Day care provider Lisa Eisele dies at only age 51
Lisa Ellen Eisele, age 51, died Friday, July 3. Lisa had a giving and caring heart for others and her family. She loved and cherished her grandkids and the children…