Obituaries – Page 123

Dorr native Adrianna Schut was church organist 56 years

September 13, 2019

Dorr native Adrianna Schut, 92, died at home in Fennville Tuesday, Sept. 10. Born Dec. 19, 1926, in Dorr, she was the daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth (Machiela) DeKraker and was the wife of the late Albert Schut. Mrs. Schut was a member of Hope Reformed Church in South Haven...

Norma Cabot, 89, turned down job offer from Johns Hopkins

September 10, 2019

Norma Cabot, age 89, died Monday, Sept. 9. Norma was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed adventure through her many travels from Africa, Galapagos, Svalbard, New Zealand, Solomon Islands and many more. She was an avid bird watcher as well. Norma graduated from Purdue University in 1950...

Services planned for Monday in Wayland for David Finch, 55

September 10, 2019

David Finch, age 55, died Monday, Sept. 9. David loved animals, fishing and watching the Tigers. He enjoyed learning about history, often watching and remembering many different historical facts. He loved being outdoors, either riding his bike or walking. He is survived by his mother, Harriet Finch; sisters Pamela (Bruce)...

Funeral will be Friday for Geraldine Krotz, 89, of Hopkins

September 10, 2019

Geraldine Louise Krotz, 89, of Hopkins, died Monday, Sept. 9, at her home. Born Sept. 26, 1929, in Allegan, she was the daughter of Herman and Emily Letha (Abbot) Grauman and was the wife of the late Robert Krotz. Mrs. Krotz was highly intelligent and extremely organized. Both attributes combined...

Funeral Monday for stabbing murder victim David Baker, 37

September 5, 2019

David Baker, age 37 died Tuesday, Sept. 3, a victim of a stabbing murder in Wyoming. He was killed on the front yard of a home on Porter Street after an argument. Baker was one of two victims found by police. The other was hospitalized. David had a huge heart,...

Andi Parbel’s celebration of life, graveside service Sept. 5

August 30, 2019

Longtime Wayland Unions Schools teacher Andi Parbel, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 29. A teacher in the Wayland system for 30 years, Andi was known as the epitome of a lady, a mirror image of her mother. She traveled frequently to the Canadian wilderness. She escaped brutal Michigan winters for...

Service will be Wednesday in Dorr for Linda Smith, 76

August 30, 2019

Linda Lou Smith (Cline) died Wednesday, Aug. 28. She was born on July 29, 1943, to James and Florence Cline in Grand Haven, and moved to Hopkins. She spent the rest of her childhood on a dairy farm with her three brothers. She married Ron Smith on June 24, 1961,...

Gwenn Marie Forbes, 56, of Wayland, has been cremated

August 29, 2019

Gwenn Marie Forbes, 56, of Wayland, died Sunday, Aug. 25. Gwenn was born on July 27, 1963, in Grand Rapidsto Neal and Alice (Roerig) Forbes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids

Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday for Lois Wolf of Dorr

August 29, 2019

Lois Jean Wolf, 80, of Dorr, died Tuesday on the 59th wedding anniversary with her late husband, Bernard H. Wolf Sr. She is survived by her children, Bernard H. Wolf Jr. (Sarah Esposito) and Mary (Rick) Mudget; grandchildren Nathan Wolf, Paula (Russell) Weatherspoon, Samantha Postma, Joshua Postma (fiance Alex), Weston...

Service will be Tuesday in Burnips for Lorna Mann, 69

August 29, 2019

Lorna Mann, age 69, died Tuesday, Aug. 27. Lorna, a wife, mother and friend, was known for her work as a kitchen designer and as a licensed builder. She was involved for 20 years with the Women’s Auxiliary of the Greater Grand Rapids Home Builders Association and served as national...

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