Obituaries

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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…

Julia N. Navis, age 65, of Byron Center, died Friday, Nov. 17, at Byron Center Manor. Visitation with the family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2,…