Obituaries – Page 145

Service will be Friday for Robert Long, 28, of Martin

September 23, 2018

Robert Alan Long, 28, died Friday, Sept.21, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 31, 1990 in Grand Rapids to Robert and Patricia (Fitzgerald) Long. He graduated from East Kentwood High School and went on to work for JBS of Plainwell. He was the...

Memorial service will be Friday for Laura Laker, 91

September 22, 2018

Laura May Laker, age 91, daughter of Claude and Geta Smith of Wayland, died Monday, Sept. 17. Laura is survived by her five children, George (Edna) Laker, Geta (Tim) Brockway, Mitch Laker, Kelly (Joyce) Laker, Scott (Coleen) Laker; 16 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Laura was preceded...

Memorial service Friday in Hopkins for Wanda Stoffers

September 20, 2018

Wanda K. (Vert) Stoffers, 61, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Sept. 16, at her home. Born Feb. 25, 1957, in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Host) Vert and was the wife of the late Wayne Jack Stoffers. Mrs. Stoffers was a member of Friendship...

Memorial Mass is Tuesday for Kathleen Dobry, 76

September 20, 2018

Kathleen Dobry, age 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 18. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, David; children, Brian (Deborah Frye) Dobry, Craig (Linda) Dobry, Kevin (Beth) Dobry, Steven (Theresa) Dobry; grandchildren, Sebastian, Annabelle, Justin, Haley, Brady, Emma, Jude, Nathan, Gabriel, Abigail; mother, Alice Reagan; siblings, Sylvia Lewerke, Terrence...

Memorial service will be Friday for Linda Mulder, 64

September 18, 2018

Linda Sue Mulder, age 64, of Wayland, died Saturday, Sept. 15. She is survived by her husband, Jack; their children, John, Josh (Andrea), Jamie (Eric) Cundiff; grandchildren, Rachel and Aria; brothers and sisters, Bob Klooster, Rick (Mary) Klooster, Michelle Berwald; mother-in-law, Lois Mulder; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dave (Phyllis) Mulder, Kathy...

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday for Kathy Wheeler

September 17, 2018

Kathy" L. Wheeler, aged 59, of Wayland, died Saturday, Sept. 15. Kathy loved her dogs, Shadow and Poppy, who brought her much joy. Kathy had a huge heart and loved her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Agnes Benedict; and brother, Danny. She is survived by her...

Former Martin athletic director Ron Merrill dies at 76

September 17, 2018

Former Martin High School athletic director, teacher and coach Ronald Allen “Ron” Merrill, 76, of Allegan, died Sunday, Sept. 16, at Briarwood Assisted Living. Born March 9, 1942, in Allegan, he was the son of Floyd and Mildred (VanKeuren) Merrill and was the husband of Joyce (Bowditch) Merrill. Ron was...

Funeral slated Tuesday for Vietnam vet Andy Pigeon

September 14, 2018

Andrew “Andy” Pigeon, age 69, died Thursday, Sept. 13. Andy attended Hopkins schools and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was a radio repairman and received two bronze stars for his service. He worked most of his adult life in concrete construction....

Funeral will be Saturday for Janice Prins, 71, of Dorr

September 13, 2018

Janice Prins, age 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Janice was a wonderful mother and grandmother who raised her family with love. She always put others before herself and had a selfless servant’s heart. She had an overwhelming dedication to her faith and her...

Funeral Mass is Tuesday for Annette Weingate, 56

September 12, 2018

Annette Weingate , age 56, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Sept. 12. Annette was a very kind and giving person and touched so many lives. She retired after 35 years of service from Keebler/Kellogg's. Annette participated in nine National 24-Hour Challenges (2,741 miles ridden). She loved celebrating Halloween and volunteering with...

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