Obituaries

Robert “Bert” Donald Coppens II, age 59, of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 7. Robert was gregarious and funny - always telling great stories. He honorably served his country as a…

Delores “Joyce” Coleman, age 82, companion of former Wayland City Manager Harmon "Pete" Stull, died Wednesday, Feb. 13. She is survived by her companion, Pete Stull; children Lewis “Everett” (Jean)…

Dale Eugene Fouse age 69 of Six Lakes, formerly of Hopkins, died Feb. 11. Dale was born on Sept. 14, 1949, in Memphis Tenn., the son of Donald and Juanita…

Dorothy Anne Funk, 82, of Hopkins, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Green Acres of Wayland. Dorothy was born in Allegan on April 16, 1936, to the late William and Mary…

James E. Miling of Grand Rapids, father of Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling, died Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was 90. Jim served his country during the Korean War. He had…

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…

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…

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…

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…