Obituaries – Page 163

Service will be Thursday for Irene Wilson, 88, of Hopkins

December 19, 2017

Irene B. (Taylor) Wilson, 88, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Dec. 16, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born July 18, 1929 in Monterey Township, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Zita Ellen (Cram) Taylor and was the widow of the late John Lester “Lec” Wilson. Mrs. Wilson...

Phyllis Stein’s visitation is Friday at Fine Arts Center

December 18, 2017

Phyllis Ann (Weber) Stein, age 84 of Wayland, died Saturday, Dec. 16. Phyllis was a devoted Catholic, an avid quilter, a beautiful letter and card writer, an avid reader and was member #64425 of the littlefreelibray.com, but her greatest joy was her large family. She is survived by her husband...

Funeral arrangements pending for Phyllis Stein

December 17, 2017

Phyllis Stein, matriarch of one of the most well-known and respected families in Wayland and Hopkins, died Saturday night. Word was spread Sunday morning at the St. Therese Parish, where she and her family have been members for many years. The Steins formerly lived in Hopkins and moved to Wayland,...

Longtime truck driver Gary Edema of Hilliards dies at 53

December 14, 2017

Gary M. Edema, of Hilliards, age 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 13. Gary drove truck for SET Environmental, formerly Valley City, for 29 years. He was a dedicated, skilled and safe driver. When he got home from work, he loved spending time with his Princess, Jenna. He enjoyed working on tractors...

Funeral will be Saturday for Chris Vanden Berg of Dorr

December 13, 2017

Christian "Chris" Vanden Berg, age 99, of Dorr, died Tuesday, Dec. 12. Chris proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his children, Allan (Hermena) Vanden Berg, Robert P. (Marie) Vanden Berg, Ruth (Carl) Clevenger, Marge Palmerlee; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Joann...

Funeral will be next Tuesday for Phyllis Fris of Dorr

December 13, 2017

Phyllis Minnaar Fris of Dorr died Tuesday, Dec. 12, after fighting ovarian cancer for 12 years. Phyllis is survived by her husband, Phillip, who was with her to the end; children, Bill(Kitty) Fris, Theresa (Cristo) Flores, Phil(Alicia) North, Renee Fris; step-mother, Mina Minnaar; brothers, Fred (Carol) Minnaar, Glenn Minnaar; sister,...

Memorial service Friday for Steve Yetman, 46, of Hopkins

December 13, 2017

Charles Steven Yetman, 46, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 5. Steve was born Feb. 16, 1971 in Grand Rapids. Steve was a friendly, outgoing person who loved animals and the outdoors. He liked to hunt, fish, ski and hike. Steve leaves behind his wife of 23 years, Lynn; their children...

Memorial visitation Monday for Kathleen Gulch, 76

December 10, 2017

Kathleen Gulch, age 76, died Friday, Dec. 8. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald Gulch; her children Nikki Outhier, Ronald Gulch Jr.; grandchildren Logan, Liam, Brody and numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Thelma Patterson; sister, Sharon Burns; and many friends, brothers and sisters-in-law. A memorial visitation will be held...

Service is Wednesday evening for Norm Bredeweg, 87

December 10, 2017

Norman James Bredeweg, age 87, a longtime resident of Green Lake, died Thursday, Dec. 7. Norm served his country in the National Guard for six years and worked at General Motors 36th Street Fischer Body plant for more than 40 years. He had a love for fast-pitch softball and could...

Former Wayland State Trooper Richard Largent dies at 74

December 9, 2017

Former Wayland State Trooper Richard J. Largent died Thursday. He was 74. Largent received the Meritorious Service Award and three Michigan Law Enforcement Blockade Awards during his service of more than 25 years with the Michigan State Police. After serving, he opened Target Investigations and eventually retired in 2014. Born...

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