Obituaries

WHS grad Helen Chappell Richardson dies in Florida

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…

Editor January 14, 2020

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Memorial service slated for postal worker killed in crash

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.…

Editor January 12, 2020

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Funeral planned Tuesday for Janet Rosenberg, 82

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…

Editor January 11, 2020

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Former Wayland Township Supervisor Jose Blanco dies

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…

Editor January 11, 2020

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Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday for ‘Skip’ Stephans

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,…

Editor January 11, 2020

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Services will be Friday for former Wayland woman

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…

Editor January 8, 2020

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

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…

Editor January 4, 2020

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Funeral, after party slated for ALS victim Steve French

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.…

Editor December 31, 2019

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Service will be Saturday for Linda Brenner of Burnips

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…

Editor December 31, 2019

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Funeral Saturday for Robert Weick, 89, of Shelbyville

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…

Editor December 30, 2019