Obituaries

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Dennis Dame, 56 of Wayland, died March 18. Dennis was successful in the trucking industry, where he was highly respected. He was an intelligent man of quick wit and generous…

Michael James Weber, age 69 of Dorr, died Friday, May 8. Mike will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a gifted builder and woodworker Surviving…