Category: Obituaries

Family, friends asked to plant a tree for Marcia Goodrich

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Marcia Goodrich, age 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 6. Marcia loved nature, specifically trees. The family requests friends and relatives to plant a tree in memory of her life. She is survived by her daughters Cherie Marklevitz, Sandy Roxbury, Marcia Hoffmaster; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death...
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Dorr native, WHS grad Marilyn Stankey dies at 74

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Marilyn Kay Stankey, age 74 of Greenville, died Sunday, Dec. 3 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. She was born Jan. 23, 1943, in Dorr, and was a graduate of Wayland High School and Davenport College. She married Frank T. Stankey while he completed his education at...
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Funeral Saturday for Jerry Akers, 63, of Shelbyville

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Jerald L. Akers of Shelbyville died Monday, Dec. 4, at the age of 63. He was born in Allegan July 7, 1954 the son of Lewis and Patricia (Adamczyk) Akers. Jerry is survived by his wife of 20 years, Annette Akers, his children Rebecca (Don) Hibma, Michelle (Carl Hoffmeyer) Roberts,...
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Memorial service Wednesday night for Donald Knott

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Donald Arthur Knott, age 56, died at his home in Dorr Saturday, Dec. 2. Throughout the course of his disease, Don's faith in God never wavered. Don is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy (Looyenga) Knott; his children, Audra (Rev. Aaron) Warner, Rev. Andrew (Amanda) Knott, Amanda (James)...
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Brian Lapp, outdoor and car enthusiast, dies at 58

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Brian Lapp, age 58, died Monday, Dec. 4. Brian enjoyed going to classic car shows, hunting and fishing. He was also an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed listening to his music. He is survived by his sister Tamura Bush; nieces and nephews Scott (Alison) Bush Jr., Rebecca Bush, Dustin Bush,...
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Memorial service Friday in Wayland for Tim Dimock I

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Timothy “Tim” Dimock I, age 67, died Sunday, Dec. 3. Timothy was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and going to events for his grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking and spending time with his many friends. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,...
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Bob Hilaski’s funeral mass Thursday at St. Stanislaus

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Robert “Bob” Hilaski, age 80, of Hopkins, died Saturday, Nov. 25. Bob worked for Spartan Stores for 40 years.  Throughout his life he enjoyed working on his farm.  Bob loved cutting wood and helping people. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice Hilaski (Moraski); their sons Robert...
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Wayland native, longtime nurse Helen Hazen dies

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Wayland native Helen M. Hazen, 92 of Marshall died Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Medilodge of Marshall. Mrs. Hazen was born on Dec. 23, 1924, in Wayland to J. Franklin and Ruth (Jackson) Crofoot.  She graduated from Wayland High School and later would graduate from Bronson Hospital School of Nursing in...
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Funeral mass will be Wednesday for Katie Coppens, 81

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Katie Coppens, age 81 died Thursday, Nov. 23. She is survived by her husband Bob of 58 years; children Bert Coppens, Candace (Kirk) Reed, Chris Coppens, and Carrie (Jim) VanZwol; grandchildren Rachael Coppens, Robbie Coppens, Lexi Zuyddyk, Dillan VanZwol, Daltan VanZwol, Francesca Reed, Dawson VanZwol, and Christopher Coppens; great-grandchildren Kyle...
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Funeral held for Hopkins grad Dick Montgomery, 84

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Richard (Dick) Sheldon Montgomery, 84, of Plainwell, died Tuesday, Nov. 21. He was a 1951 graduate of Hopkins High School. Mr. Montgomery was born on June 13, 1933 in Otsego to William and Pearl Washburn, but was later adopted by the late Floyd and Anna (Decker) Montgomery when he was...
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