Obituaries – Page 181

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday for Ronald Hines, 90

February 6, 2017

Ronald Rex Hines, age 90, of Wayland, died Saturday, Feb. 4. Ronald served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant during the Korean War, was awarded "Wayland Veteran of the Year" in 2000 and was an active member of the Wayland VFW Post 7581. After returning from the war...

Funeral will be Friday in Dorr for Mike Chapman, 55

February 5, 2017

Michael Chapman, age 55, of Wayland died Saturday after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born on June 27, 1961 to Paul and Flora (Van Suilichem) Chapman. He was a 1979 graduate of Grand Rapids Creston High School. He was a devoted father whose whole life revolved around his...

Firefighter, WHS grad ‘Shakey’ loses battle with cancer

February 4, 2017

Stephen VanRavenswaay, a 1990 Wayland High School graduate has died in Orlando, Fla., where he served as an engineer/firefighter with the Orange County Fire Dept. Stephen “Shakey” Vanravenswaay was diagnosed nearly two years ago with Stage IV pancreatic cancer and officially retired about a year ago. Vanravenswaay, 44, was with...

Memorial service Friday at Gun Lake for Bud Johnson

February 4, 2017

Harold "Bud" M. Johnson, Jr., 77, died Thursday, Feb. 2. Bud is survived by his wife, Marilyn Johnson; his children, Ken and Sheila Johnson, Don and Janine Johnson, Wendy and Patrick Hundley; his step-children, Jeannine Sordini, Karen and Tom Hughes, Bryan and Tina Keeler, Kim and Jason Buller; his 17...

Service will be Friday for suicide victim Johnny Hines, 25

February 4, 2017

John “Johnny” Gurney Hines, age 25, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, of a self-inflicted gunshot. Johnny was always making people laugh, no matter how his day was going. He was a talented artist and loved animals. This tragic loss will not take away the fond memories that Johnny’s family...

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday for Barry Knudsen, 58

February 1, 2017

Barry Joseph Knudsen of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, at his home. He was 58. Barry was born Aug. 26, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Evans) Knudsen. Barry is survived by his mother, Dorothy Knudsen; his sister, Deb Strang; his nephews and nieces, Christopher and...

Memorial talk planned for Hopkins grad Jane Morris

February 1, 2017

Jane McKinnon Morris died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at 84 years of age. She was a 1951 graduate of Hopkins High School. Jane ("MJ") loved sharing Bible truths with everyone she would meet. MJ's family extends appreciation to all those who rendered loving care, assistance and friendship. A memorial talk...

Funeral will be Friday for Jerry Hazen, 79, of Hopkins

January 30, 2017

Jerry Halden Hazen, 79, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Jan. 29, at Wings Home in Allegan. Mr. Hazen was born Oct. 6, 1937, in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Halden and Ethel (Leggett) Hazen. He spent most of his life as a truck driver. He retired as a loader...

Celebration of life service will be Friday for Michael H. Moore

January 30, 2017

Michael Henry Moore, 56, of Wayland, died Friday, Jan. 27. The son of Stanley Moore and Barbara (Brynelsen) Johnson, he was born on April 27, 1960, in Kalamazoo. Mike was best known as the family handyman. He could fix anything and made himself available whenever needed. He took pride in his many projects...

Service is Saturday in Moline for Linda Haverdink, 70

January 28, 2017

Linda Faye (Glass) Haverdink, age 70, died Saturday, Jan. 28. She survived by her husband of 50 years, Harvey; children, Brian (Kimber-Lee) Haverdink, Jodi (Dan) Ainsworth, Brent (Missy) Haverdink; grandchildren, Austin, Abigail, and Andrew Haverdink; Cory, Stephanie, and Nathan Ainsworth; Sam and Claire Haverdink; brothers and sister, Howard (Norma) Glass,...

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