Obituaries

Joan "JoAnn" Arnold, formerly of Wayland, died Sunday, May 6. She was 88. Joan was a full-time homemaker taking care of her kids when they returned from Wayland schools and…

Cherokee Lee Stoffers, 22, of Hamilton, died Friday, May 4, at Metro Health Hospital after a brief illness. Born July 31, 1995, she was the daughter of Ronald James and…

Lloyd Selvig, age 74, died Friday, May 4. Lloyd was an outdoorsman, Boy Scout leader, and little league coach. He served in the United States Air Force for 22 years…

Patricia Ann (Taggart) Knowlton, 83 of Watson Township, died Thursday, May 3, at Wings Home in Allegan. Mrs. Knowlton, born March 1, 1935, in Allegan, the daughter of the late…

Gene Modreske, longtime owner and manager of the Wayland Chrysler dealership just north of the city limits, died Monday. He was 78. Gene was owner of Wayland Chrysler for more…

Former Michigan State Rep and Senator Patty Birkholz, 74, of Saugatuck died of cancer Thursday, May 3.   Birkholz served three two-year terms in the Michigan House and two four-year…

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,…

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…

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…

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…