Obituaries

Judy Rae Wheeler, age 80 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 25. Judy was born May 7, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William and Marietta Schebergen. Throughout her life, she…

Shelly Lynn Zoet, age 64, of Wayland, died Sunday, April 21. Shelly was an avid nature lover and enjoyed fishing. She was a very giving person and always willing to…

Jeffrey Scott Birtles, age 63, died Saturday, April 20, after days of heartache following a traumatic event Sunday, April 14. Jeff was born and raised in Wyoming, Mich., and spent…

Donald S. Johnson, age 59, died Saturday, April 20. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Robin; his children, Erin (Mike) Ruszkowski, William Johnson; his grandson, Ethan Ruszkowski;…

Peggy Lou Serulla ( Creekmore) of Wayland died March 30. She was 89. Born Nov. 14, 1934, in Rockhold Ky., she graduated from Kokomo High School in Indiana, and later…

Arnold Lyle Burley, 92, of Wayland, died Thursday, April 4. He served in the United States Army from 1949 to 1952 and had two tours of duty in the Korean…

Hopkins native Sally Esther Bauer, affectionately known to many as Meema, died at her home April 14. She was 76. Born March 9, 1948, Sally's roots ran deep in Hopkins,…