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Longtime Wayland DPW employee Jim Bush dies
James (Jim) Bush, age 58, died Thursday, May 21. Jim was a member of the Saladin Shriners and the Wayland VFW Men's Auxiliary. He worked at the Department of Public…
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Former Martin man Jim Boss dies in New Mexico
James "Jim" Philip Boss, age 85, died Monday, May 18, in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born in Belding on Oct. 16, 1934, to Hugh and Hope Boss, attended Belding High,…
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Private family service set next month for Betty Lee, 91
Betty Lou Lee, age 91, of Wayland, died Friday, May 22. Betty was an active member with her St. Peter's Lutheran Church family in Dorr over the years. She volunteered…
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Private graveside service June 30 for Adeline Alflen
Adeline “Aunt Pete” Alflen, age 90, died Friday, May 22. Aunt Pete loved life and lived each day with enjoyment doing her favorite hobbies, such as golfing with her grandkids,…
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Coronavirus takes former Hopkins businesswoman
Norma Louise (Butler) Kerber, 82 of Hopkins, died of the Coronavirus Tuesday, May 19, at Metro Health Hospital in Wyoming. Born May 2, 1938 in Orangeville Township, she was the…
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Private family service set for Kenneth Powers, 87
Kenneth Lyle Powers, age 87, of Wayland, died Monday, May 18. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice and daughter Beverly. He is survived by his sons, Elwyne…
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Burial service will be June 19 for Craig Velting Jr., 25
Craig Christopher Velting Jr., age 25, died Friday, May 15. Born on May 3, 1995, Craig grew up in Dorr and had his dad's sense of humor and an enormous heart.…
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Memorial service to be determined for Liz Jackson
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Jackson, age 70, died in her home Saturday, May 9. Born June 3, 1949, she was the eldest daughter of Wellington and Dorothy (Burden) Jackson. A 1967…
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Memorial service for Timothy Wolthuis, 56, delayed
Timothy Wolthuis, age 56, died Tuesday May 12. Many knew him as a mild-mannered, patient, and steadfast servant of God. Anyone could hear his joy for life in his laughter.…
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Wayland native Jack Deering dies at 87 in Newaygo
Wayland native Jack Deering died Sunday, May 10, at his Newaygo home on the Muskegon River. He was 87. Jack was born in Wayland on March 22, 1933, to Jacob…