Category: Obituaries

Celebration of life Sept. 22 in Dorr for Rick Dutkiewicz

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Well known area musician and Dorr native Rick Dutkiewicz died at the age of 70 Wednesday, Aug 28, at his home in Allegan. Rick was born on Dec. 27, 1953, to his late parents Dick and Rusty (Donahue) Dutkiewicz. Unconventional in every aspect of life, including politics, religion and science,...
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Retired Wayland elementary teacher Jan Sage dies at 75

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Word has been received that former Wayland Union Schools elementary teacher Jan Sage has died at the age of 75. Ms. Sage was said to have taught at Dorr and Steeby elementary schools. She lived for more than 40 years on Dahlia Street in Wayland. She died in late July...
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No services scheduled for Tom Striegle, 82

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Tom Striegle, age 82, died Friday, Aug. 30. He is survived by his children Darren (Connie) Striegle, Tammy (Steve) Pennepacker, Brad (Beth) Striegle, Teresa (Doug) DeVries; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Cornett; sister-in-law, Mary Beth Striegle; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
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Graveside service set for Sept. 28 for Hank Baweja

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Wayland native Henry "Hank" Richard Baweja died at the age of 71 Saturday, Aug. 24. Hank was the third of seven children born to Valentine "Bill" and Sophie Baweja on Dec. 29, 1952 in Wayland. His siblings, in order of birth, were Valentine "Bill" (Linda) Baweja (deceased 2006), Rose (Cal)...
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Memorial service will be Sept. 3 for Gary Hart, 51

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Gary Allan Hart, age 51, died Wednesday, Aug. 28. Gary lived large, from flying a plane to jumping out of one. Skiing and riding his Indian provided the "wind therapy" he needed to get through anything. He loved being outside and on the go. There was no sit in the...
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Service in Hopkins next Tuesday for Penny Jo Fuss

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Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, for Penny Jo Fuss, 69, who died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at her home in Allegan. Though Penny’s last couple years were a struggle with her dementia diagnosis, she was loved deeply through the end. You...
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Former Wayland man dies at 85 in East Grand Rapids

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Ronald Leo Gulch Sr., 85, died at his home in East Grand Rapids Sunday, Aug. 25. Ron Sr. enjoyed watching sports, especially the Lions and Tigers. Ron served his country in the United States Army. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. He will be...
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Shelbyville man, 48, dies of motorcycle crash injuries

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Kevin Trumbull of Shelbyville died Monday, Aug. 19, after a tragic motorcycle accident. He fought for five days in the hospital before passing. He was 48. Kevin was born on April 1, 1976, in Grand Rapids to Glenn and Darlene. He was the youngest of three children, with an older...
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Boiled dinner, party to honor the late Calvin Griffith, 70

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Calvin Griffith, pegged as the patriarch of the local Griffith family, died Monday, Aug. 19. Calvin Jay Griffith, 70 of Watson Township, was born in Allegan and lived in Hastings as well as Watson Township, where he raised two children. He was an avid gardener spending the majority of his...
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Services will be Aug. 31 for retired Road Commission director

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Retired Allegan County Road Commission Engineer Manager Frederick “Fred” Neils died Friday, Aug. 17, at the age of 91.  He was born in Detroit Feb. 18, 1933, to Max and Marie Neils.Fred graduated from Melvindale High School in 1950 and entered Michigan State College that fall. He graduated from MSC in...
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