Obituaries

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…