Obituaries

Earl Gates, age 67, died Friday, Aug. 28. He survived by his wife, Karen Gates; children Amanda (Shawn) Snyder and Bud (Wilma) Gates; grandchildren Zach and Hayli Snyder; siblings Gertie…

Dearl Lance, age 81, of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 22. After a long and successful career at GM, Dearl taught computer aided design at Western University until beginning a second…

Delores Truax, age 84, died Wednesday, Aug. 19. Delores enjoyed camping, arts and crafts, bowling and playing poker. Most of all, Delores loved her family and friends. She is survived…

Stephen Anthony Wrobleski, 73, of Watson Township, died Saturday, Aug. 15, at his home. Born March 7, 1947 in Allegan, he was the son of the late Hubert F. and…

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…