Obituaries – Page 185

Funeral Friday for Shellie Ballard, 37, of Hopkins

November 29, 2016

Shellie Lynn Ballard (Irish) of Hopkins died Sunday, Nov. 27, at the age of 37. Shellie loved music, camping, fishing, hunting and being in the great outdoors. Shellie is survived by her husband, Adam Ballard; her sons, Shaneebree and Jamy Ballard; her parents, Harvey and Diana Irish of Rockford; her...

Memorial service set for Ed Lautenschleger, 85

November 26, 2016

Edward Lautenschleger 85 of Wayland, died Monday, Nov. 14, at home. He was born on March 23, 1931, to William and Bertha Lautenschleger and married Lorraine Jousma, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were several brothers, sisters, and other family members. He is survived by Ed...

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday for Rose Schumacher

November 26, 2016

Rose C. Schumacher, age 75 died unexpectedly Nov. 23. She was born March 31, 1941, the daughter of Alonzo and Margaret (Russell) Whipple. Rose graduated from South High School in 1960. She married Alvin Schumacher in St. Andrews Cathedral, Grand Rapids on April 20, 1963. Rose was a long standing...

Former Leighton Twp. Treasurer Arlene Oetman dies

November 21, 2016

Arlene Joyce Oetman, age 76, of Wayland, died Sunday, Nov. 20. Mrs. Oetman, who formerly was treasurer of Leighton Township, was a lifelong member of the Wayland Christian Refoimed Church and was an active member of the Red Hat Society and Ladies Extension Club. She loved spending time with her...

Funeral is Tuesday for Shirley Brinks, 80, of Moline

November 19, 2016

Shirley Ann Brinks, age 80, of Moline, died Friday, Nov. 18. A dedicated Detroit Lions fan, she was first and foremost a wonderful wife, mother, and grandma. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Russell Brinks; her children, Penny Haight, Ken (Mary) Perry, Patti (Duane) Martz, John Perry,...

Service Monday for Hopkins native Vivian Roberts, 91

November 17, 2016

Vivian R. Roberts, age 91, died Thursday, Nov, 17, at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. Vivian was born Dec. 11, 1924, in Hopkins, the daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Wamhoff) Pueschel. She graduated from Hopkins High School in 1942 and attended Davenport Business College. On Sept. 1, 1952, she married...

Graveside service will be Nov. 21 for Bert Wiersma, 89

November 16, 2016

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Dorr Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, for Bert John Wiersma, age 89, a long-time resident of Dorr. Wiersma died Aug. 14, 2016, in Maryville, TN. He was born in Byron Center to Fred and Emma Wiersma. He is...

Nathan Fliearman, 13, dies of Batten Disease

November 15, 2016

Nathan James Fliearman, age 13, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 after an eight-year battle with Batten Disease. Nathan was born April 6, 2003, in Grand Rapids, the second of three sons born to Michael and Heidi (Miller) Fliearman. Nathan was involved in Middleville school programs and despite his disease and...

Former Airport Diner owner Jo Brand dies at 81

November 14, 2016

Josephine I. Brand, 81 of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 11, at her home. Mrs. Brand was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Boywer) Kuhl. Josephine spent most of her adult life cooking, not just for her family but for most of Wayland. She...

Service will be Friday for Robert Hoffius of Hopkins

November 14, 2016

Robert C. Hoffius, age 68, died Saturday, Nov. 1. Robert worked 28 years for Keeler Brass in Grand Rapids. He spent much of his retirement supervising while his brother, Ed, worked on their farm. Robert loved hunting, fishing, working on his vehicles and being outdoors. Robert is survived by his...

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