Obituaries

Jennene Renee Kelly, died Saturday, July 18. She was 44 years old. Jennene had many hobbies and likes, some of which included her favorite color, purple, the Detroit Tigers, Notre…

Paul Edward James, age 72, of Dorr, died Saturday, July 18. Paul was a loving and caring husband and father, who always led his family with strength and confidence. A…

Clarine Leona Lanting Thursday, July 16, after battling cancer.  She was 90 years old. Clarine was born in North Dorr on November 7, 1929 to her now deceased parents Edward…

Thomas J. Haveman, age 82, died Thursday, July 9. Surviving are his daughters, Kimberly Ann, Teri Jo, Jane Marie, Cheryl Lynn, and Jennifer Joan; many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren;…

Mary Brainard, 87, of Hopkins died in her sleep at home on Wednesday, July 8. Mary loved her family and her cat, Sugar. She also loved to cook and bake.…

Dennis, a 1982 Martin High School graduate, died Sunday, July 5, in North Carolina. He was 58, He was born April 2, 1963, in Kalamazoo the son of Raymond and…

Dr. Janis Pone of Kalamazoo, formerly of Martin, died Sunday, July 5. He was 100 years of age. The son of Karlis and Angelika (Irbe) Pone, he was born on…

Thornapple Kellogg High School athlete Trent Robert Johnson, age 18, took his own life Saturday, July 4. He was a good friend to many Wayland area residents. Born Sep. 25,…