Obituaries

WHS grad, the Rev. David Gay Hayes, dies at age 83

The Rev. David Gay Hayes died Sunday, April 19. He was 83. His healthy life became compromised the last couple years with diabetes and apparent mini-strokes. During the past year…

Editor April 22, 2020

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Roger Bonga of Shelbyville, 90, dies of lengthy illness

Roger H. Bonga, age 90, died Monday, April 20, after a lengthy illness. Roger will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Roger Jr. (Marie) Bonga, Pamela (William)…

Editor April 22, 2020

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Alzheimer’s Disease takes Frank Huizenga, 82

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…

Editor April 22, 2020

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John Linder’s ashes to be released in South Dakota

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…

Editor April 18, 2020

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Moline Locker co-owner Henry Gort passes at age 92

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…

Editor April 15, 2020

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Private burial, service planned for Karl Loth, 82

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…

Editor April 14, 2020

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Barton Henry Bos of Shelbyville dies at age 79

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…

Editor April 11, 2020

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Celebration of Life Mass for David Kamyszek delayed

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…

Editor April 11, 2020

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Memorial service to be delayed for Paul Bloem, 84

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…

Editor April 9, 2020

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Memorial service set for Wayland native Jean Sebright

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…

Editor April 7, 2020