Obituaries – Page 188

Melissa Taylor, only 46, of Wayland, dies unexpectedly Oct. 13

October 17, 2016

Melissa E. Taylor, 46, of Wayland died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 13. Missy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Mark, four daughters, Samantha, Angelique, Keiana, Autumn, mother Betty, brother Tony, sister, Elsje, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her great grandmother Elsje De Frens....

Interment already held for Bonnie Simmons, 83

October 16, 2016

Bonnie Simmons, age 83, of Wayland, died at home Tuesday, Oct. 11. Surviving are her children, Vicki (Larry) Marzean, Ted Vronko, Howard G. Simmons; as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Simmons. Interment has taken place at Chapel Hill...

Memorial service will be Friday for Kathleen Laker, 70

October 15, 2016

Kathleen Mary (Conover) Laker, age 70, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 14. A loving mother and devoted wife, Kathleen demonstrated God's love and grace to all she came into contact with. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Mitch; her sons, Lance (Kara) Laker, Jeremy Laker; grandchildren, Liberty...

Funeral will be Saturday for Mike Kas, 62, of Wayland

October 12, 2016

Mike Kas, 62, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Byron Center. He was born on May 9, 1954 to Peter and Lenora (Schelhaas) Kas in Pipestone, MN. Mike worked as a custodian for Kentwood Schools. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family talking over a cup of coffee...

Service will be Wednesday for SFC Gerald Groters of Dorr

October 8, 2016

SFC Gerald L. Groters, age 82 of Dorr, died Friday, Oct. 7. Jerry proudly served this country for 30 years in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. He was an active member of the St. Therese Parish and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jerry is suvived...

Funeral for Don Dandrow, 90, will be Saturday, Oct. 22

October 7, 2016

Donald Keith Dandrow, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 6. Friends may visit with his family from 5 to 8 pm. Friday, Oct. 21, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, Wayland. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Wayland United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating. A...

Longtime Moline resident Ralph TerBeek passes at 94

October 6, 2016

Longtime Moline resident Ralph TerBeek, age 94, died Wednesday, Oct. 5. Ralph served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a Leighton Township fireman and a Cadet Counselor at Providence Christian Reformed Church. He was a long time member of Sandy Pines. He is survived by...

Hopkins graduate, Martin High School teacher Ed Guider dies

October 6, 2016

Hopkins High School graduate Edward Guider died Sunday, Oct. 2, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Born July 11, 1925, in Allegan, the son of John and Nora (Maher) Guider, he graduated from Hopkins High School in 1942. Ed served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot...

Service Friday for Frank Urias of Hastings, graduate of WHS

October 6, 2016

Frank W. Urias aged 47, of Hastings, a Wayland High School graduate, died Wednesday Oct. 5. Frank was above anything a devoted husband and father. Throughout his life, Frank has proved that “it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the...

Memorial service at later date for Vietnam vet Rick Mulder

October 4, 2016

Rick Alan Mulder, age 65 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 3. Rick proudly served during the Vietnam War as a United States Marine. He is survived by his wife Pam; his children, Ryan (Laura) Mulder, Hannah Paul and her children Lucas, Jackson, Coleman and Mason; Melissa (Mike) Ploeg and their...

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