Obituaries – Page 174

Service Tuesday for multi-talented Walter Fifelski, 93

June 3, 2017

Walter Fifelski, age 93, died Thursday, June 1. He was born Aug. 21, 1923 in Wayland, the son of Laudislaus and Frances (Zulawski) Fifelski. Walter proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the World War II Pacific Conflict. He was a lifetime member of St....

Service will be Friday in Dorr for Ambrose Bregg, 55

May 31, 2017

Ambrose G. Bregg, age 55, died May 30. He was born June 25, 1961, in Grand Rapids, the son of Ambrose and Ruth (Davis) Bregg. Ambrose was known for his kindness and compassion toward others. He enjoyed fishing, family picnics and he especially loved walking in the woods with his...

Service is June 3 for former local woman Dorothy Donovan

May 29, 2017

Dorothy Marie Donovan Peake of Kentwood, a former resident of Wayland, died May 24. She was 78. Born April 7, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Dorothy has eight grown children, several of whom graduated from Wayland High School, including Tyrone, Todd and Lance Brewer. While living north of the city on Division...

Funeral Mass is Wednesday for Patricia Akers, 87, of Martin

May 28, 2017

Patricia A. Akers, age 87, of Martin, formerly of Shelbyville, died Saturday, May 27. Patricia loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She enjoyed canning, gardening, baking and playing the organ. Patricia is survived by her children, James and Sylvia Akers, John and Donella Akers, Jerry and Annette...

2015 WHS grad Cody Lichtig dies from rare form of cancer

May 27, 2017

Cody James Lichtig, 21, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, died Tuesday, May 23, of a rare form of cancer at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Cody complained of a pain in his left leg a year ago and after several months of doctors appointments and...

Funeral mass celebrated for Mary Catherine Steffes, 82

May 27, 2017

Mary Catherine Steffes, age 82, died Tuesday, May 23, at home in Dorr. Her funeral mass was celebrated Saturday morning at St. Mary's Visitation Parish in Salem Township. Mary was well known for her creative and delicious wedding cakes for more than 40 years. She was in the Altar Society and volunteered for...

Service Tuesday at Wayland VFW for Marv Boogard, 70

May 26, 2017

Marvin J. Boogaard, age 70, of Middleville, died Thursday, May 25. He was born in Grand Rapids Jan. 4, 1947, the son of Marvin J. Boogaard Sr. and Theresa (Roberts) Doran. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Marv is survived by his wife Linda;...

Memorial visitation will be May 31 in Dorr for Jim Dryer

May 26, 2017

James R. Dryer died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23. He was born Dec. 19, 1953, in Grand Rapids, the son to Edward and Lois (Meyer) Dryer. Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tracy Dryer; his son Josh Dryer; siblings Tom, Don and Sue; his very close friends Ron, Khris,...

Service will be later for ‘Arnie’ Raymond, 87, of Wayland

May 26, 2017

Arnolda Marie "Arnie" Raymond (Hyde), of Wayland, formerly of Fenton and Linden, died peacefully at home Wednesday, May 24, at the age of 87. She is survived by her sons, Rodney L. Raymond (Diane), Roy H. Raymond (Pamela); and daughter, Jeanne M. Rogers (Jeff); seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brothers,...

Gary Belka Jr.’s Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday

May 24, 2017

Gary Lee Belka Jr., age 51, of Wayland died on Tuesday, May 23. Gary was born on Aug. 24, 1965, to Gary Lee Sr. and Mary Lou (Kiel) Belka in Plainwell. Gary was a butcher by trade starting at Harding’s Market in Wayland and was famous for “Gary’s Homemade Brats and...

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