Category: Obituaries

Laurie Trutsch’s service will be held Friday, Oct. 17, in Allegan

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Delores “Laurie” Ardel Trutsch, died Friday, Sept. 27, at the age of 78 due to various complications. She managed a restaurant, opened a gift shop, worked as a teacher’s aide, and at the age when most people are thinking of retiring became a licensed realtor.During her years working at Wayland...
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Mass of Christian Burial for Gerie Fleser is Wednesday

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Geraldine “Gerie” Lee Fleser, 78,  died Saturday, Sept. 28,. Gerie was born Oct. 28, 1940, in North Dorr. She touched many lives whether it was watching several children who called her “Auntie” or cooking for her family or anyone else who came over. She made everyone feel wanted and loved....
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Celebration of life will be Wednesday for Sheila Muller

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Sheila Muller, age 74, died in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by family Sunday, Sept. 29. Sheila loved family gatherings at Selkirk Lake, shopping trips, reading, going to the beach at South Haven and her cats. She loved the outdoors, specifically listening to the rain and enjoying...
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Funeral set for Friday for Gene Cook, 89, of Hopkins

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Eugene “Gene” Cook, age 89 of Hopkins, died Friday, Sept. 27. Gene served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Cook, and grandson, Richard Talsma. He is survived by wife of 66 years Marie; their children Mark (Jac-ee) Cook,...
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Services are Monday in Wayland for Sherry Benedict, 78

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Sherry June Benedict, age 78 of Wayland, died Thursday, Sept. 26. She was born Aug. 31, 1941, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Edward and Mary Walton, who both preceded her in death. Sherry's working career started with Kelly Girls temp agency in Kalamazoo several and later she worked for Hope...
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Funeral for Jennifer Taylor, 60, will be Thursday at Jijak Camp

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Jennifer Lynn Taylor, 60, died Friday, Sept. 20, at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born Sept. 21, 1958 in Mt. Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Isaac David Hall and Phoebe Dolly (Stevens) Hall and was the wife of Dennis Gerald Taylor. Jennifer loved attending Salem Indian...
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Celebration of life for Janice Misak will be Oct. 12 at VFW

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Janice Kay Misak of Wayland, age 66, died Friday, Sept. 20. She was born to Edward and Gladys Belka on Dec. 22, 1952, in Plainwell. The youngest of five children, she was always surrounded by family fun in their two-bedroom home. Janice was married to Dennis Misak on Feb. 15,...
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Memorial services pending for Roger Harwood, 78, of Wayland

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Roger Harwood, age 78, of Wayland, died Friday, Sept. 20. Roger was a loving husband and father who loved golf and all outdoor activities. He was a part owner of RG Mold and retired from Lacks Industries as a plastic mold injection engineer and a proud veteran of the United...
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Funeral for Gordon Sterken will be at Gun Lake Church Monday

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Gordon Sterken, age 81, died Wednesday, Sept. 18. Gordon loved the Lord, his family, his Bible study group, coffee buddies, golf, fishing, and his Florida home in the winter. His favorite saying was, “That’s alright”. He loved to joke with people. He is survived by his wife of 59 years...
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Graveside services will be Saturday for Hannelore Wyatt

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Hannelore M. Wyatt, age 87, died Monday, Sept.16. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Wyatt and her parents Karl and Frieda Kiessling, daughter Donna Lee Powers, who died a couple years ago. She is survived by her children, Shawn Wyatt, Thea (William) Tokajer, Robert Wyatt and Kim...
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