Obituaries – Page 117

WHS grad Helen Chappell Richardson dies in Florida

January 14, 2020

Helen Chappell Richardson, a 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, died of cancer Saturday, Jan. 11, in Summerfield, Fla. She was 69. She and her husband were longtime Wayland area resident until they retired to Florida and she worked part time at a pro shop at Spruce Creek Golf Club....

Memorial service slated for postal worker killed in crash

January 12, 2020

A memorial service has been scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 19, for Sheila Rackley of Martin, the postal worker who was killed Jan. 6 while delivering the mail north of Plainwell. She was 55. She was born Sept, 10, 1964, in Allegan the daughter of Howard and Pricilla (Oisten) Pegg. Sheila...

Funeral planned Tuesday for Janet Rosenberg, 82

January 11, 2020

Janet Lee Rosenberg, 82, of Middleville, died Thursday, Jan. 9. Janet was born in Barry County to Ivan and Doris (Hupp) Thaler on Jan. 1, 1938. Janet worked for Lear Jet Corp in the shipping department for many years, as a secretary for 12 years at Leighton United Methodist Church,...

Former Wayland Township Supervisor Jose Blanco dies

January 11, 2020

Word has been received about the death of Jose Blanco, formerly of Shelbyville. He was 76. He died last Sunday at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He had suffered several strokes over the past several years. A member of the Blanco family that founded the rural furniture store more than 70...

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday for ‘Skip’ Stephans

January 11, 2020

Howard L. (Skip) Stephans died Friday, Jan. 10, at the age of 70. "Skip," as he was known, was born to Howard and Bettey (Broder) Stephans on July 10, 1949, in Allegan. He was a graduate of Hopkins High School and worked most of his life in the automotive industry....

Services will be Friday for former Wayland woman

January 8, 2020

Nellie M. Myers, 90, of Kentwood, formerly of Wayland, died Tuesday, January 7, at Metro Health Hospital. Nellie was born June 10, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Caroline (Brown) Ballard. She was a 1947 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Nellie married Alfred H. Myers in 1948 and together they...

Celebration of life held for Bernie Weesaw, Jr., 49

January 4, 2020

A celebration of life feast was held today for Bernard (Bernie) Weeasw, Jr., of Dorr, who died Dec. 31. He was 49. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th Ave. Shelbyville. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Funeral, after party slated for ALS victim Steve French

December 31, 2019

Steve French (aka Frenchy) died Monday, Dec. 23. He was an Army veteran who developed ALS. Among his survivors are is wife of six years, Joanne Hubbard, step-son and siblings. His family members are inviting old friends from school to his funeral at 3 p.m. Friday Jan. 3, at the...

Service will be Saturday for Linda Brenner of Burnips

December 31, 2019

Linda Brenner of Burnips died Sunday, Dec. 29. Survivors include her husband and caregiver, Leo Brenner, who lived out their wedding vows that were spoken 60 years ago this past July 17; children Dan (Dawn) Brenner, Bonnie (Fred) Uhe, Beverly (Dan) Commons, and Dave (Vicky) Brenner; special grandchildren Jason (Pam),...

Funeral Saturday for Robert Weick, 89, of Shelbyville

December 30, 2019

Robert Weick of Shelbyville died Saturday, Dec. 28, at American House Assisted Living in Jenison. He was 89. Born June 15, 1930, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Frederick Jacob and Maude Mae (Dendel) Weick and the husband of the late Ruth Ann (Schumaker)Weick. Mr. Weick was...

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