Obituaries

Florence E. Tuinstra, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the age of 88. Born Aug. 5, 1928, to Duke and Edith (Dykstra) Leep, and raised in Martin, Florence was the youngest…

Terry Michael Lenardson, age 67 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wayland, died Monday, Oct.  17. He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne Lenardson and Darlene Beard. Terry will be remembered…

Ruth Doezema, age 87, of Martin, died Sunday, Oct. 16, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1929, the daughter of James and Edna (Portele) DeYoung and was raised in Wayland.…

Audrey June Whipple age 83, of Wayland, died Sunday, Oct. 15. She was born June 9, 1933, in Graafschap, MI. Audrey attended Holland High School, Lake Michigan College and Grand Valley…

Mrs. Joan W. Harmsen, 83, of Hopkins, died Monday, Oct. 17. She is survived by her children, Rick and Linda Harmsen, Herman and Rose Harmsen, Isabell "Chris" Harmsen, Terri and Denny…

Laura Anna (Homrich) Junglas, 95, of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 17. Laura was born March 13, 1921, in Byron Center to Raymond and Anna Homrich. Laura had such a strong Christian faith which…

Jean Marie Haas, 89, of Holland, a native of North Dorr, died Sunday, Oct. 16, at Heartland of Holland Nursing Home. Mrs. Haas was born Feb. 12, 1927, in North…

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…

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…

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…