Category: Obituaries

Special service Thursday in Caledonia for Brett Dame, 27

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Brett Dame, 27, a 2010 Wayland High School graduate, died Saturday, Aug. 24. Brett had a deep love for every human he connected with and his passion for music never wavered. He started playing guitar in elementary school. With every instrument he picked up and played, his soul's voice sang...
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Gun Lake area car business owner Bill Postema dies at 92

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John “Bill” Postema, age 92 of Gun Lake, died Saturday, Aug. 24. Bill was a World War II veteran, an entrepreneur and business owner. He was the “life of the party.” He was a great mechanic, loved to race boats and cars, and fish. Bill had a passion for dogs,...
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Dame family of Shelbyville dealing with 2nd tragic death

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The Dame family of Shelbyville has suffered another tragedy. Brett Dame, a 2010 Wayland High School graduate, died Saturday when he was disconnected from life support. He was 27. The news is even more tragic in that his younger brother, Evan Lee Dame, died in an icy traffic crash in...
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Funeral will be Saturday in Dorr for Donald Mercurio, 90

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Donald G. Mercurio, age 90, died Tuesday, Aug. 20. Don enjoyed retirement with his wife Betty by traveling the country and going back to Alaska, where he was first stationed with the Air Force. He enjoyed working on engines, woodworking, and spending time with his family. Don loved his Lord...
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Graveside service Monday for Angela Lee Empie Haveman

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A Go Fund Me page has been established for the family of Angela Lee Empie Haveman, who died early Tuesday morning, Aug. 20, after a five-year battle with Stage IV melanoma, a skin cancer. She was 46. Ange is survived by her husband, Mark Haveman; children Deanna (Chris) and Austin...
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Local Right to Life activist Gabriella Lenhart dies at 85

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Gabriella Lenhart, age 85, died Monday, Aug. 19. Gabriella was a devoted housewife and mother. She enjoyed playing the piano, reading, cooking for others, and her faith in God, attending St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Church and supporting Right to Life. She is survived by children Laura (Steve) Bird, Philip (Anita)...
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Funeral will be in Dorr Friday for Gerald T. Sevigy, 81

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Gerald T. Sevigny, age 81 of Wayland, died Sunday Aug. 18. Gerald was a long time member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 100 and an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Loretta Sevigny, his children Jeannette Sevigny, Dennis Sevigny, Ray (Joela) Sevigny, Chris (Holly)...
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Services Monday in Otsego for 8-month-old Mya Griffin

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Mya Griffin died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 14, at her home in Shelby. She was only eight months old. She was born Dece. 13, 2018 in Ludington, the daughter of Noah Griffin and Rebeca Bailey. Mya was a happy baby girl who was most often seen with a smile on her...
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Celebration of life is Aug. 31 in Martin for Charles Wooten

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Charles Wooten, age 72, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Aug. 14, after a battle with cancer. Charles was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Vest, Ky., the son of James and Ora (Dobson) Wooten. He enjoyed riding motorcycle, and spending time with family and friends.  Charles worked hard his entire life.  He was a...
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Memorial service held for Connie Obreiter, 66, of Wayland

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Constance "Connie" Sue Obreiter, 66, of Wayland, died Sunday, Aug. 4. The daughter of Jack and Marilyn (Stiles) Hinkle, she was born on Dec. 5, 1952, in Plainwell. Growing up within the family business, at the age of 10, Connie became the proud bread slicer at Hinkle's Bakery. With her...
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