Obituaries – Page 181

Service is Saturday for Linda Simmons, 66, of Martin

February 17, 2017

Mrs. Linda Simmons, age 66 of Martin, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, Feb. 17, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Dave Simmons, children Todd (Brianna) Barcheski, Angie Simmons (Michael), Kristy (Shawn) McCutcheon, grandchildren Chelsea, Bob, Kaiya, Cameron, Skylar (Due in May), brothers...

Funeral will be Wednesday for Fran DeHaan of Moline

February 14, 2017

Fran (Ensing) DeHaan, age 94 of Moline, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She is survived by her children, Norma and Fred Rice, Marv and Ronda DeHaan, Elaine and Rick Yost; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Marilois Leep and Lorraine VanderVliet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les, and...

Military graveside service set for Jerry Schricker, 75

February 13, 2017

Jerry Schricker, 75, died at his Salem Township home Saturday, Feb. 11. He was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Prairieville, the son of Robert and Katie (Whittemore) Schricker. Jerry graduated from Plainwell High School Class of 1961. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1964-1966, working...

Dorr man John Dufon dies at 87 at winter home in Florida

February 12, 2017

John Dufon age 87, of Dorr, died in Bradenton Fla,, at his winter home, on Feb. 3. Born in Freesoil Mich., May 9, 1929, he his wife Renee Dufon while working on the Ludington Car Ferries. Shortly after John served his country in the Korean War. He and Renee then...

Service will be Wednesday for Jan Chapin, 50, of Dorr

February 12, 2017

Jan E. Chapin, age 50, died Friday, Feb. 10, after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 9, 1967, in Torrance, Calif., Jan enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his Camaro and fishing, as well as coaching children's sports. He could always be found Sunday afternoons cheering for his...

Private family service planned for Marion Antonides, 86

February 11, 2017

Marion J. Antonides, age 86, died Wednesday, Feb. 8. She was born April 3, 1930, in Grand Rapids, daughter of Louis and Julia (Miller) Bellgraph. She is survived by her son Gregory Antonides; step-children Eve (Rich) Ekkens and Gordon (Roberta) Antonides; her grandchildren Terri (Al) Hagen, Lee Antonides, Judy Antonides,...

Melissa Eden, 49, of Dorr, dies after battling cancer

February 9, 2017

Melissa Ann Eden, age 49, of Dorr, died Monday, Feb. 6, after battling cancer. She was born Sept. 27, 1967, in Hastings and was a 1985 graduate of Wyoming Godwin Heights High School. Melissa attended Ferris State University and proceeded to work in several locations throughout the United States before...

Service Saturday for teacher Lorraine Calkins, 87

February 9, 2017

Lorraine F. Calkins (Iciek), age 87, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb. 7. Lorraine was born Feb. 5, 1930, in Hopkins. She received her teaching certificate from County Normal in Allegan. Her careers included teaching in a one-room school house, raising ten children, driving a semi tractor-trailer with her husband, and managing...

Memorial will be in the spring for Vivian M. Gruscinski, 94

February 7, 2017

Vivian Madonna Gruscinski, age 94, of the Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland, has died. She offered thanks to the people at the Laurels whogave her love and care while she was there and to the folks at Gun Lake Casino who showed her a good time whenever she went...

Funeral mass will be Wednesday for Lillian Jones, 82

February 6, 2017

Lillian Jones (Hadella), 82, of Dorr, died Sunday, Feb. 5 She is survived by her son Bill (Vicki) Jones, grandchildren, Russell Laude, Marissa (Matthew) Nienhuis and Courtney Jones; great grandchildren, Elliott and Ethan Nienhuis; her twin brother Mike Hadella and brother Andy Hadella. She was preceded in death by her...

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