Category: Obituaries

Service will be Thursday for Hopkins native Russ Miner

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Russell James Miner, 81, of Allegan, died Sunday at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born Sept. 25, 1936, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Darl James Miner and Goldie F. (Commans) Miner and was the husband of Patricia Jean (McGuire) Miner. Mr. Miner was a veteran...
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Service for Carolyn Derby, 73, is being held today

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Carolyn Derby, age 73, died Tuesday, May 29. Carolyn will be lovingly remembered by her children; her grandchildren; her great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, 312 N Main St., in Wayland with visitation one prior to service....
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Funeral is Saturday for Bob Teed, 83, of Burnips

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Bob Lee Teed, age 83, of Burnips, died Thursday, May 31. Bob attended Burnips United Methodist Church all his life. He was in the United States Army, a Mason, Eagle Scout and volunteer fireman. Bob worked 38 years for ANR Pipeline Co. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Sookey"...
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Lawrence Belka Sr. of Wayland passes at 75

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Lawrence E. Belka Sr, age 75, died Wednesday, May 23. He will be remembered as a very kind soul and giving father by Larry Belka Jr.(Son) and Maebh (Daughter in Law) and grandchildren Lily, Lucy and Evan; Gary (brother) and Mary Belka, Ladonna (sister) Rybiski, Janice (sister) and Dennis Misak,...
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Memorial service later for Judy Dimock, 69, of Wayland

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Judith “Judy” Dimock, 69, of Wayland died Thursday,  May 24, at her home. Judy was born in Kalamazoo on Dec. 21, 1948, to Morton Dimock and Lenora (Peterson) Wood. Judy is survived by her daughters, Brenda Gilbert (Fred Ghist), Judy (Mike) Bixler and Delores (Billy) Martin; her siblings, Jo (Bruce)...
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Funeral in Wayland Wednesday for Jacob Kraima, 88,

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Jacob Kraima, age 88, died Friday, May 24. Jacob worked for more than 30 years at Simon Koster & Sons excavating. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, his family, but most of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wilma Kraima; children, Tracy Raimer,...
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Private memorial service planned for Eileen Bolt, 64

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Eileen Bolt of Dorr died Monday, May 14, from complications due to cancer. She was 64. She was born in Grand Rapids Sept. 12, 1953, to Gordon and Jean Foster. She is survived by her two daughters, Brooks and Laura and her brother, Bill. There will be no visitation or...
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Longtime WHS athletic booster Bob Meconis dies at 70

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Robert "Bob" Meconis, age 70, of Wayland, died Monday, May 21. Bob was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was well known in the community as a supporter of the local schools and athletics, having served once as president of the Wayland Athletic Boosters. After graduating...
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Service will be Friday for Dan Bischoff, 75, of Wayland

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Daniel Ralph Bischoff, age 75, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 20. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Dan and wife Taren enjoyed being together, going out, and traveling, but most of all, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dan is survived by his wife of 52...
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Funeral is Thursday in Dorr for Ken Detwiler, 61

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Kenneth Detwiler, age 61, died Saturday, May 19. Ken strived to serve the Lord and spread His word wherever he went. He was also a family man, a friend to many and an avid outdoorsman. Ken also loved working at his last job at Digital Tool & Die. He is...
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