Obituaries

A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Hopkins Community Reformed Church for local businessman and former Hopkins Village President Ricky Harmsen, who died Monday at Borgess Medical…

Laurie Ann Davis, age 53, of Wayland,died Tuesday, Nov. 5. Laurie graduated from Ferris State with a business degree. She put in 30 years as an engineer in the automotive…

Sharon Dressler, age 77, died Saturday, Nov. 2. Sharon had a passion for cooking, and never missed any holiday or family event. Sharon loved spending time at Gun Lake Casino,…

Bobbi Jo Wilson, age 42, died Wednesday, Oct. 30. Bobbi was described by her family as a “fashionista.” She and her husband, Phil, shared their love for Jesus Christ through…

Patricia Haney, age 78, died Thursday, Oct. 31. Pat, who worked at General Motors for 25 years, enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her family. She was selfless while…

Duane (Dewey) Door, died Friday, Oct. 25. He was 57. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Gina Door (Mutschler), children Brandi, Evan, Stacie, Brad, Darrin, Katlyn, Danny, Brittany,…

Bernie Vander Veen, age 90, died Friday, Oct. 25. He is survived by loving wife of 69 years, Jean Vander Veen; children Nick (Diane) Vander Veen, Linda (Al) Miedema, Laura…

Leroy M. Genther, age 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 23. Leroy retired from Spartan Stores after 40 years of service. He was an Army veteran and Knights of Columbus member. He…

Stuart Ronald Wheeler, age 78, died Sunday, Oct. 20. Stuart enjoyed tinkering — especially working on clocks and watches. He was a handyman who often fixed up homes and did…