Category: Obituaries

Service May 12 for ‘Scottie,’ former Gun Lake man

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Duane Edward "Scottie" Scott, aged 83, of Lakeview, formerly of Gun Lake, died April 26. He was preceded in death by his son Russell. He is survived by his children, Katherine and Rodney Starr, Gus and Kelinda Scott, RaeAnn Talentinow, nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; his brother and sisters: Richard, Shirley,...
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Funeral mass in Dorr Saturday for Dianne Perin, 76

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Dianne Perin (Smith), age 76, died Tuesday, May 1. Dianne was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Barbara (Mic) Halloran, Kenneth (Kim) Lynema, Kevin (Deanne) Lynema, Kelly (Michelle) Lynema, Donna (Kemal) Tekinel, and Kevin Perin; 24...
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Graveside service Friday for Junior Long of Sandy Pines

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Junior Allen Long, 80, of Sandy Pines, died Sunday, April 29, at Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services in Zeeland. Mr. Long was born October 9, 1937, in Tennessee, the son of the late Claud and Daisy Odean (Conley) Long and was the husband of the late Anna May Long. He...
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Funeral Monday for Dorr native Marian Aubil, 91

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Marian A. Aubil, age 91, died Thursday, April 26. Marian was born Sept. 10, 1926 in Dorr, the daughter of Myron and Iva (Souter) Winger. She was a very active member of Leighton Church for more than 60 years. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her lawn, and taking walks...
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Service Friday for Chet Brenner, 100, Hopkins veteran

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Chester Dale “Chet” Brenner, 100, of Hopkins diedMonday, April 23, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Born July 27, 1917, in Hopkins (Monterey), he was the son of David and Hallie (Wheelock) Brenner and was the husband of the late Evelyn R. (Schwartz) Brenner, who preceded him in death on...
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Private service planned for Sharan Leverich of Martin

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Sharan Leverich, 76, of Martin, died Friday, April 20, at Wings Home in Allegan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland Leverich, Sr. of 48 years and her daughter, Laura Leverich. Surviving are her sons, Russell Leverich and Leland Leverich, Jr., along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....
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Funeral will be Wednesday for Robert Zuiderveen, 71

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Robert Zuiderveen, age 71, died Saturday, April 21. Bob was an accident free truck driver for 56 years. He loved Elvis Presley and John Wayne. He was a motor head enthusiast, loved watching antique car shows, Street Outlaws, and Monster Garage. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Bob was...
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Memorial mass will be Tuesday for Geraine Schmuker

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Geraine Schmuker, age 76, of Wayland, formerly of Byron Center, died Friday, April 20. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Gordon Schmuker; children, Amy and Mike Hielkema, Lori and Jim Hotary, Lisa and Kevin Carlson, Beth and Paul Steffen, Matt and Erin Schmuker; grandchildren, Haleigh, Evan, Sydney,...
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Service is Friday for Bertha Lynema, 98, of Martin

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Bertha Lynema, age 98, of Martin, died Sunday, April 15. She was born March 2, 1920 in Chicago, the 13th child of Henry and Jennie Teninga’s 15 children. Bertha was named after her oldest sister, who was struck by lightning is 1914. Bertha's father worked at the Plano factory, which...
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Funeral for Jack Manke, 82, is Monday at St. Stan’s

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Jack Manke, 82, of Hopkins died Monday, April 16. Jack was stationed in Germany while in the U.S. Army and played in the band. He worked for 30 years for Steelcase as a hi-lo driver, retiring in 1992. The last 26 summers were spent camping at Schnable Lake with family,...
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