Obituaries – Page 130

Private celebration of life planned for Jefferey Lawler, 61

June 21, 2019

Martin High School graduate Jeffery Keith Lawler, 61, of Vicksburg, died Friday, June 14, in Kalamazoo. Jeff was born on Sept. 24, 1957, in Kalamazoo, to Ronald and Susan (Philley) Lawler. Jeff married Jane Leonard on Oct. 10, 1981. Like his father and grandfather, Jeff was in the paper industry,...

Service is Tuesday in Grand Rapids for Hopkins graduate

June 20, 2019

Evelyn Hattie Blakeslee, aged 83 of Kentwood, died Thursday, June 20, after a three-year battle with cancer. Evelyn graduated from Hopkins High School and worked for many years at Gordy’s Supermarket. She is survived by her sons: Scott (Robin) Blakeslee, David Blakeslee (Amy Chlebek) , Brian Blakeslee; grandchildren: Jen (Chad) Senneker, Nicole...

Mass of Christian Burial slated for Bob Lippert of Gun Lake

June 16, 2019

Robert Leon Lippert age 79 of Gun Lake died Friday, June 14, Bob was born Aug. 29, 1939, in Chicago, to Leon and Sylvia Warta Lippert. Some of his fond memories from childhood include family fishing trips to the U.S. Boundary Waters, first with his father, mother, and brother, and...

Celebration of Life is June 23 in Martin for Grace Hirst, 81

June 15, 2019

A Celebration of Life for Alta Grace Hirst is planned for 1 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Dover Farms Community Building in Martin, just east of 131 on the south side of 116th Avenue. Alta Grace Hirst was born on March 20, 1938, and died on April 23. Most...

Longtime St. Therese cook, bus driver Ruth Belka dies at 97

June 13, 2019

Ruth Augustina Belka (Kleibusch), age 97, died at Byron Manor, Thursday, June 13. Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Therese Catholic Church, where for many years she was the school cook and bus driver. She traveled with her family, vacationed, camped, snowmobiled and deer hunted. Many of the past...

Funeral for Agnes Lenhart will be July 8 at St. Mary’s Church

June 13, 2019

Agnes Veronica Lenhart, age 93, of Byron Center, died Saturday, June 8. The daughter of John and Nora Rewa, she was born on Oct. 5, 1925. Her hardworking spirit was fortified in her German-American roots. She was a devout, lifelong member of St. Mary's Visitation Parish. She married Arnold Lenhart...

Longtime area special needs activist Delores DeWeerd dies

June 11, 2019

Delores J. DeWeerd, age 88, died Saturday, June 8. Delores was involved for a long time with the Allegan Special Needs Program – formerly Precious Acres. She also enjoyed crocheting, crafting, cooking, reading, crossword puzzles and word searches. She was the longtime wife of local veterinarian Dr. Kenneth DeWeerd. Delores is...

Memorial open house Tuesday for Ken Long, 62, of Dorr

June 7, 2019

Ken Long, 62, died Wednesday, June 5, at Spectrum Heart Center. He exceeded all expectations after a diagnosis 18 months ago that he would only live a short time. Ken loved boating, fishing, Disney, Hawaii, Platte Lake and his dogs. He celebrated his baptism on Easter Sunday, 2018, Ken is survived by...

Service set for Gun Lake woman Loretta Ausberger, 88

June 6, 2019

Mrs. Loretta C. Ausberger (Pelletier) age 88 of Gun Lake, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, June 4. She retired from General Motors and spent her summers enjoying Gun Lake and winters in sunny Fort Myers Beach, FL. Her spirit was feisty and energetic. She loved her many friends and...

Service Saturday for author, library activist Peggy Otto, 62

June 5, 2019

Former Dorr Township Library Board President Peggy Otto, age 62, of Dorr died Tuesday, June 4. Peggy loved to read, and she wrote and published three books. She was a teacher and tutor of many students. She served her church and community for many years. She was well known as a...

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