Obituaries – Page 139

Service is Sunday for Jerry Bowerman, 68, of Dorr

February 8, 2019

Jerome “Jerry” Bowerman age 68 of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 6. Jerry’s gruff exterior held a huge heart, that loved his family dearly and would do anything for his family and friends. He worked at Spartan Stores for 39 years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed travel with family, cook...

Funeral Saturday for tiny dancer Audrianna Church

February 7, 2019

Audrianna Church, age 4, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. Audrianna loved to dance, Doc McStuffins, and her family -- especially her brothers. She will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Jonathon Church and Brittany Dickson; brothers Jonathon Church Jr., Austin and Riley Horter, and Carter Dickson; grandparents Valorie and Jim Anderson;...

Funeral Thursday for bowling mom Sherry Hall, 48

February 5, 2019

Sherry Hall died of leukemia Monday, Feb. 4. She was 48. Sherry loved her family, especially her grandchildren and watching her three children bowl. She loved going to the beach in Florida with her sisters and was a big fan of the Detroit Tigers. Members of the Wayland High School...

Service Saturday for Karon Knobloch, 72, of Hopkins

February 4, 2019

Karon Elizabeth (Clegg) Knobloch, age 72, of Knobloch’s Corners died Monday, Feb. 4. She was born to the late Eugene and Imogean Clegg on May 8, 1946, in Allegan. Karon was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hopkins. She worked as a bookkeeper at Hopkins Livestock Auction...

Celebration of life Wednesday for Claude Pillars, 85

February 3, 2019

Claude E “Gump” Pillars, of Martin, age 85, died Friday, Feb. 1. Claude was a lifetime dairy farmer, who enjoyed spending his days outside on his farm and visiting with friends. He also served his country in the United States Army Corp of Engineers. He is survived by his children...

Memorial service is Feb. 9 for John Pintarelli, 58

February 1, 2019

John Melvin Pintarelli died Monday, Jan. 28, at his home in Wayland after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 58. John was born Dec. 10, 1960, in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Phyllis Pintarelli. He graduated from Wayland High School in 1979. A certified boat mechanic,...

Service Monday for Moline native Linda Nagel, 72

January 31, 2019

Linda J. Nagel, age 72, died Saturday, Jan. 26. She was born into the family of Joe and Jane Haveman of Moline and attended South Christian High School. She received her bachelor and master's degrees at Calvin College, and taught special education students until her retirement from the Kentwood and...

Former Martin restaurateur Jack Fenton dies at age 87

January 30, 2019

Former Martin restaurateur and Wayland Board of Education member Jack Fenton died Tuesday, Jan. 29. He was 87. Born July 28, 1931 to Elwood and Clara Fenton in Wayland Township, he began his farming career at the age of 7 after the unexpected death of his father. In 1950, he...

Funeral is Monday for Kenneth Roelofs, 70, of Dorr

January 30, 2019

Kenneth Jay Roelofs, age 70, of Dorr, died Monday, Jan. 28, following cardiac arrest. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol; his children, Ken Jr. and Teri Roelofs, Timothy Roelofs, Lisa Roelofs; grandchildren, Justin, Jesse, Chase, Tori, Courtney; brothers and sisters, Fern and Martin Kiel, Jan and...

Memorial service is Saturday for Sandy Corner, 75

January 27, 2019

Sandy Corner, 75, of Wayland, died at her home Sunday, Jan. 20. Born Nov. 28, 1943, in Galien, she was active in Relay for Life, enjoyed making quilts, crafts, traveling, but her love in life was her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, James W. Corner of...

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