Obituaries

WHS grad Kristi Hovind succumbs to Lupus at age 41

Kristi Lynn (Tiggleman) Hovind, 41, of Byron Center, died Thursday, Jan. 9, after a 25-year battle with Lupus. A loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and special friend, Kristi never let…

Editor January 14, 2019

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Celebration of Life planned for Sheri Medina, 46

Sheri Rebecca (Taylor) Medina, 46, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Jan. 2. Sheri was born on Dec. 23, 1972, in Grand Rapids. She is survived by her husband, Larry Medina; parents,…

Editor January 3, 2019

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Service scheduled for Friday for Bill Roe, 84

William “Bill” Roe, age 84, died Monday, Dec. 31. Bill served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. In his free time, he loved reading his…

Editor January 3, 2019

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Funeral Saturday for Dorr man Bernie Weesaw, 48

Bernard “Bernie” Weesaw Jr., age 48, died Monday, Dec. 31. Bernie was an avid golfer, but first and foremost, he loved spending with his family and especially his daughter, Ashlee.…

Editor January 2, 2019

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Funeral Thursday in Howell for local native Scott Hilbert

Eric "Scott" Hilbert, age 71 of Howell, formerly of Bradley, died of a heart attack at his home early Saturday morning, Dec. 22. Born in Plainwell July 29, 1947, he…

Editor December 25, 2018

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Death of Scott Hilbert, 71, 1965 WHS grad, reported

Word has been received of the death of Scott Hilbert, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School. He was 71. Hilbert, who was said to have suffered a heart attack,…

Editor December 22, 2018

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Funeral Thursday for outdoor enthusiast Merle Shoemaker

Merle Shoemaker, age 82, of Dorr, died Sunday, Dec. 16. Merle retired from Keeler Brass after 40 years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. He is survived by…

Editor December 17, 2018

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Service will be held Friday for Julia Kotrba-Dodds, 96

Julia Kotrba-Dodds, age 96, of Wayland, died Monday, Dec. 17, at Kindred Hospice. Julie, as she was referred to by family and friends, enjoyed a hardworking and joyful life. First,…

Editor December 17, 2018

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Funeral is Friday afternoon for Eugene Knobloch, 80

Eugene Oliver Knobloch, 80, of Hopkins, died Friday, Dec. 14, at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Born Oct. 7, 1938, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Oliver and…

Editor December 15, 2018

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Funeral will be Tuesday for ‘Koko’ Hall, 50, of Dorr

Nieko Lee “Koko” Hall, 50, of Dorr, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 13. Born Jan. 22, 1968 in Allegan, she was the daughter of Joan and Alan Heslinga. Nieko possessed a…

Editor December 15, 2018