Obituaries – Page 176

Former Shelbyville man ‘OJ’ Johnson dies at age 85

April 27, 2017

Charles Otmar "OJ" Johnson, 85, formerly of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 25, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. OJ had lived in Lupton since 2008. He was born to Paul and Gladys (Williams) Johnson on May 14, 1931, in Harvey, IL. He was an Eagle Scout and a Mason all...

Former Moline man Bill Miller passes at age 85

April 26, 2017

Lester "Bill" Miller, age 85, formerly of Moline, died Tuesday, April 25. He was the older brother of Tom Miller of Moline. Bill attended Baptist Bible College, and served at Calvary Baptist Church for 48 years. He enjoyed the ministry of Dr. Jim Samra for the past 13 years at...

Longtime Christian Reformed member Evalene Tein dies

April 22, 2017

Evalene Tein died Wednesday, April 19, at age 92. Evalene was born on Aug. 10, 1924 in Grand Haven to Cornelius and Gertrude VandenBrand. She married Alfred Tein on May 8, 1946, and he preceded her in death in June 2002. Evalene was an avid reader and enjoyed a giraffe...

Former Wayland student Mary Minshell, 78, passes

April 21, 2017

Mary Minshall, age 78, of Plainwell,a former Wayland High School student, died Wednesday, April 19. Mary was born June 9, 1938, to Louis and Ruth Papineau. Growing up in Orangeville, her father worked for Goodyear In Akron, Ohio and her mother was a homemaker. Later, they moved to the Gun...

Funeral Saturday in Dorr for Caroline Emmon, 83

April 19, 2017

Caroline J. Emmons, age 83, died Wednesday, April 19. She was born May 17, 1933, in Martin Township, the daughter of Harold and Carra (Kriegh) Gruber. Caroline is survived by her children Ward (Arla) Emmons Jr., Karen (Earl) Gates, Kevin (Brenda) Emmons, Monica (Barry) Kleeves, Valerie Emmons and Brian (Anne)...

Services will be Tuesday in Dorr for Scott M. Price, 53

April 15, 2017

Scott Michael Price, age 53 of Hamilton, died Friday, April 14. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Penny (Alward); his children Zachary Price, Tyler (fiancée Lindsey Connell) Price and Paige (fiancée Michael Farmer) Price; his grandson Isaiah Price; his parents Peter and Marlene Price; his brothers Rick...

Verl Scott, 94, of Shelbyville, passes at Wings Home

April 15, 2017

Verl Abe Scott, age 94, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, April 11, at Wings Home in Allegan. Verl was born in Bartlesville Okla., on July 21, 1922. He was the first of four sons born to James and Pearlie (Davis) Scott. Verl trained and worked as an engineer but first and...

Service will be Monday for Elmer Wright, 86, of Hopkins

April 14, 2017

Elmer W. Wright, 86, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, April 11, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Wright was born Nov. 26, 1930 in Allegan, the son of the late Albert and Genevieve (Buck) Wright. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Wisconsin. Elmer...

Service Monday for Patricia Levack, 78, or Dorr

April 14, 2017

Patricia Diane Levack, age 78, of Dorr, died Wednesday, April 12. She is survived by her husband, James Levack Sr.; children Debbie (Dennis) Christie, Ken (Susan) Bussell, Audrey Bland, Randy Bussell, Colleen (George) Mann, Suzanne Bell, Dawn (Randy) Woodman, James (Melissa) Levack Jr.; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and her brother,...

Funeral will be Tuesday for Melody Lodenstein, 67

April 14, 2017

Melody L. Lodenstein, 67, of Wayland, died Thursday, April 13, at her home. She was born on May 27, 1949, to Gilbert and Lorraine (Kinert) Merchant in Petoskey. She married Leon Lodenstein March 14, 1970. She was a a 1967 graduate of Wayland High School. Melody was a member of...

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