Category: Obituaries

No funeral planned yet for ’66 WHS grad Susan Haller

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Susan Lynn Haller died Monday, Feb. 12, with her daughter by her side. She was 75 years old. She was born March 6, 1948, in Plainwell, to Walter and Marilyn Fifelski. She enjoyed volunteering at Project Hope, going to garage sales, and spending time with her great-granddaughters. A 1966 graduate...
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Service Thursday for Henry Blacquiere of Shelbyville

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Henry John Blacquiere III, age 73, of Shelbyville, died Friday, Feb. 9. Henry owned Blacquiere Masonry Co. for 40 years. He loved being with his family, motorcycling, boating, having coffee with his friends, traveling to Florida for the winter, and going to the Waffle House with his grandkids. Henry will...
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Decorated vet Bill Lohrberg dies at 77; funeral Saturday

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Merle "Bill" Lohrberg Jr., age 77 of Wyoming, died Feb. 9, at his home. He was best known as Papa Bill by those who loved him, and as a stellar joke-teller. Bill served his country as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot, a Maverick, in Vietnam. He flew with the 13th...
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Celebration of life for Tim Curry is Feb. 17 in Martin

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Tim Curry died Jan. 15, at his home in Martin. He was 61. Tim was born on Dec. 12, 1962 in Plainwell, to Jerry Curry Sr. and Dorla(Kent) Curry, who both preceded him in death. He attended Martin Public Schools fromkindergarten through his senior year. Tim was a graduate of...
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Mass of Christian burial is Monday for James Gill, 77

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James Patrick Gill, age 77 of Byron Center, died Wednesday, Feb. 7. He was a huge fan of his grandchildren’s sports and activities. He loved being anywhere with his beloved Bets, from the golf course to the dance floor. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty; their...
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Service date delayed for Mary Lou Seekman, age 92

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Mary Lou Seekman died Friday, Feb. 2. She was 92.  She was born May 27, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Peter and Sophie Milin, and was the eldest of three daughters. After graduating from Bowen High School in Chicago, she spent a summer with a family friend in Martin,...
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Service for Rosetta Bancino will be in Martin Tuesday

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Rosetta May Duley Bancino died Thursday, Feb. 1. She is survived by husband, John; and four children Michael (Cathy), Renee (Mike), Rosemarie (Richard), Andrew (Debra); 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Rosetta's talents of knitting and baking were shared with all. She loved camping at the Tall Oaks property. She was a...
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Celebration of life for Lori Ames will be at later date

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Lori Ann Ames, age 67 of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 1. Lori was born April 18, 1956, in Grand Rapids, one of six children to the late Frances (Slagter) VanAllsburg and Lawrence VanAllsburg. Lori was a hardworking, loving, strong, and independent woman. She dedicated her life to raising her daughter,...
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Memorial service is Feb. 10 for Esther Godfrey, age 101

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Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Allegan Medical Care Community. She was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt on Nov. 22, 1922, and was raised on a farm in Monterey Center. Esther was baptized and confirmed at the Lutheran Church in Hopkins...
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Memorial mass for Tony Kazanowski will be Feb. 9

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Anthony "Tony" G. Kazanowski, age 66, of Kentwood, died Sunday, Jan. 21. Tony retired from Horne Building Specialties after many years of service. He is survived by brothers David (Diana), Donald (Connie), Paul (Lucy), sister Mary (Mike) Birman and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
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