Category: Obituaries

Funeral is Saturday in Dorr for Suzanne M. Post, 86

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Suzanne Margaret Post, age 86, died Saturday, May 11. She is survived by her children Robert (Nancy) Post, Susan (Kim) Alward, Roy Post, Wendy (Todd) Hablitzel; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Debates, Patty Stone, Jimmy Mayrand and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her...
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Celebration of Life dinner will be Friday for Jack Erb, 76

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Jack Allen Erb, 76, of Wayland died Sunday, May 5, from complications of pulmonary fibrosis and heart failure. Jack was a Vietnam Veteran, was in the Army from 1964 to 1967 with honorable discharge. He received national defense metal, expert badge for M-14 rifle, Vietnam Service Metal and Republic of...
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Funeral will be Tuesday for Mary Martin, 69, of Moline

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Mary Martin, age 69, died Wednesday, May 8. Mary was a huge advocate and supporter of Gun Lake Casino. She was a very caring and giving person. Most of all, Mary loved her family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Mindy Schneider, Matt Martin; seven grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Pamela...
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Mass of Christian Burial is Friday for Snuffy Smith, 92

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Louis “Snuffy” Schmidt, age 92 of Dorr, died Monday, May 6. Snuffy served in the U. S. Navy in World War II.  He retired from Reynolds Metals after many years. He was on the Dorr Fire Department for 55 years and taught fire safety to the students.  He was traffic control officer in...
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Service Thursday for longtime Dorr area builder Mike Frank

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Mike Frank, of Dorr died of complications from pneumonia died May 5. He was 62. Born at Allegan General Hospital in 1956 to Ron and Evelyn Frank, he suffered a lifelong battle with pneumonia and his sister Kathryn died from pneumonia about two months after his birth. Mike spent his...
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Funeral Thursday for WHS grad Steven Mollema

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Steven Mollema, age 70, of Wayland, died Saturday, May 4, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve served his country in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Wayland Union High School and Ferris State University. He enjoyed traveling, camping in his motor home and riding on his Harley-Davidson. He...
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Longtime banker Walter Colter of Wayland dies

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Walter George Colter, age 62, died Saturday, May 4, at his home. Walter was born on Feb. 22, 1957, in Grand Rapids to Clarence and Theresa (Scheidel) Colter. He worked hard at his job at Old Kent Bank where he was employed for more than 30 years. Walter was a...
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Vicki Batog of Dorr passes Thursday at age 71

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Vicki Batog, age 71, of Dorr died Thursday, May 2. Vicki worked many years for JC Penney and other human resource jobs. She loved being creative with her crafts, being out and about in town, and most importantly spoiling her grandchildren. She was married to Bernard "Butch" Batog for 40...
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Hopkins Athletic Hall of Famer Carol Guy, 87, dies

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Carol Guy, age 87, of Grand Rapids, died Friday, May 3. Mrs. Guy was recognized in 2016 for her volunteer efforts as the faithful keeper of the scorebook for Hopkins basketball over many decades. Athletic Director Adam Valk, who accepted the award on her behalf during the ceremony honoring the...
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Funeral May 6 for Legion commander Garnet Lain

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Garnet D. Lain, age 86, died Wednesday, May 1. Garnet was the commander of the American Legion for many years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He loved his country. Garnet enjoyed playing horseshoes, bowling, restoring guns, but most of all, he loved his family. He will...
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