Obituaries – Page 159

Service will be Monday for Hilliards native Cliff Packer

February 14, 2018

Clifford Lee Packer, age 86, died Tuesday at Byron Center Manor. Cliff was born on April 24, 1931, in Hilliards, to Harold and Pauline Packer. He grew up in Hopkins and was a graduate of Hopkins High School in 1949. He served our country in the United States Navy for...

Service is Saturday in Martin for Jerry Mauchmar, 69

February 13, 2018

Jerry Lee Mauchmar Sr., age 69, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 11. Jerry had a green thumb and was an avid gardener of fruits and vegetables with his wife, Virginia. They canned those fruits and vegetables and, through that process, built an everlasting connection. Jerry was also a talented woodworker...

Gathering Thursday to honor the late Jean Thompson

February 13, 2018

Jean R. (Mc Carthy) Thompson, age 83, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Feb. 11. Jean will be remembered for her smile and her passion for the Detroit Tigers, tennis, animals and her beautiful gardens. She would work for hours caring for her plants. She will be remembered in other's gardens because...

Funeral will be Saturday for Martin Trustee Jim Brenner

February 12, 2018

Jim Brenner, who has been a trustee on the Martin Township Board for more than three decades, died Sunday. He was 67. A Shelbyville area farmer for many years, he was a graduate of Martin High School. Born June 7, 1950, in Plainwell, he was the son of the late...

Service was Thursday in Dorr for Lila Brummel, 94

February 8, 2018

Lila E. Brummel, 94, of Byron Center, died Saturday, Feb. 3. She is survived by her children Carol (Bob) Herp, Larry (Esther) Brummel, Marvin (Kathy) Brummel, Ted (Mary) Brummel; 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving are her siblings Margurite Buhler and Charles (Erma) Snyder; brother-in-law, John...

Service Saturday for ’77 Hopkins grad Danny Dreyer

February 7, 2018

Danny Dreyer, 59, of Newaygo, died Jan. 30 at home with his wife at his side, under the care of Spectrum Health Hospice. The son of Richard and Gladys (Fielstra) Dreyer, he was born July 27, 1958 in Grand Rapids, he was a 1977 graduate of Hopkins High School. Surviving...

Service will be Saturday for Linda Stein, 65, of Dorr

February 7, 2018

Linda Marie (Snyder) Stein, died Monday, Feb. 5, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital. Linda was born July 16, 1952, daughter of Glen and Clara Snyder of Dorr. Linda graduated from Wayland High School in 1970, and attended nursing school at GRCC. She married Jim Stein on Oct. 4, 1975. Linda loved her...

Private family service planned for Jim Gigowski, 73

February 5, 2018

James "Jim" Gigowski age 73, of Wayland, died Monday, Feb. 5. He was June 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Jenny Gigowski; and his brothers Clifford and David Gigowski. He is survived by his son Mike (Karen) Gigowski and daughter Pat (Glenn) Gordon; nine...

Memorial for Dennis Westmaas, 60, will be Feb. 11

February 3, 2018

Dennis James Westmaas, age 60, died Saturday, Feb. 3. Dennis had a sincere love for music, especially Johnny Cash. Dennis is survived by his step-father, Jerry Sigler; his siblings Brian (Karla) Westmaas, Sherrie (Scott) Bothee, David (Diane) Westmaas; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death...

Funeral for Hopkins grad Mike Gensler will be Monday

February 2, 2018

Michael David Gensler, age 65, died Tuesday, Jan. 31. A 1970 graduate of Hopkins High School, Mike loved music and was a musician, loved comedy and joking around. Mike played the drums in many different bands over the years, and especially loved jazz. He was a gifted carpenter. One of his...

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