Obituaries – Page 202

HHS grad Jayde Van Zalen, 21, dies awaiting 2nd liver transplant

March 30, 2016

Jayde VanZalen, 21, for whom Hopkins High School students put together a fund-raiser in February, died Easter Sunday, March 27. VanZalen, a 2013 Hopkins High School graduate, had been battling a serious liver disease since she was 12 years old. The Student Council, National Honor Society and friends and family...

World War II veteran Carl Lynn’s service will be Wednesday

March 29, 2016

Carl W. Lynn, 88, of Burnips, died Sunday, March 27, at Allegan General Hospital. Born in Allegan on April 10, 1927, the son of the late William and Lily (Newman) Lynn, Carl was a United States Army Veteran serving in World War II. He worked for more than 30 years...

Service will be Friday for Joe ‘Headquarters’ Jablonski, 69

March 29, 2016

Joseph Anthony Jablonski, age 69, of Wayland, died Monday, March 28. Born Feb. 9, 1947, in Dorr, Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather often referred to as "Daddy" by his children and as "Headquarters" by many family and friends. He served in the United States Army during the...

Visitation, service for Sandra Stora, 68, will be Saturday

March 28, 2016

Sandra Lynn Marie Stora, 68, of Wayland, died Friday, March 25. Sandy is survived by her husband Rich Stora; her father, Eugene Don Glauz; her children: Donna Smith, Michelle (Jim) Nink, and Mike Colon II; step-children: Rich (Chris) Stora II, Mark (Missy) Stora, Kim (Greg) Walcheski, Gayle (Tim) Mabin; many...

Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday for Mark Huizenga, 56

March 26, 2016

Mark Alan Huizenga, age 56 of Dorr, died Saturday, March 26. Mark is survived by his wife Julie Huizenga; his father Leo (Emily Wunsch) Huizenga; his brothers and sister: Steve (Sue) Huizenga, Geri (Doug) Powell, Dave (Susan) Huizenga, and Tom Huizenga; mother-in-law Lucy Ensing; brothers-in-law: Mike (Tammy) Ensing, Steve (Lori)...

Korean Conflict veteran James Carpenter of Dorr dies at 87

March 26, 2016

James R. Carpenter, age 87 of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. James grew up in the Romeo, Mich., area. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. James retired as a machinist after working for many years at National Twist Drill and later Federal Screw Works. James...

Service will be Wednesday for Dolores Gregersen, 88

March 26, 2016

Dolores M. Gregersen, 88, of Battle Creek formerly of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. Dolores was a blessing to everyone she met. She was outgoing and talkative with a genuine concern for people that drew others near with ease. Dolores spent the majority of her life alongside her true love,...

Service Saturday for Juanita ‘Sis’ Shook, 95, of Martin

March 24, 2016

Juanita “Sis” Shook of Martin, died Wednesday, March 23, at the Dussia House in Otsego. She was 95. Described as fiercely independent and not afraid to speak her mind, "Sis" also was said to have a heart of gold. She was deeply devoted to her family, and she adored her...

Service Thursday for Elsie Kollar, 81, of Hopkins Twp.

March 23, 2016

Elsie Kollar of Hopkins Township died Monday, March 21, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was 81. Mrs. Kollar was born Sept. 4, 1934 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Henry and Trena (Zomer) Wolthuis. She was one of 15 children. Elsie thoroughly enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower...

Service Wednesday for Patricia Syswerda, 75, Leighton Twp.

March 19, 2016

Patricia Syswerda, 75, of Leighton Township, died Friday, March 18. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert Syswerda; her sons Bruce (Linda), Michael (Christine), and Kevin (Sarah) Syswerda; grandchildren Amanda, Jack, Ava, Kyra, Katelyn and Andrew Syswerda; sisters Ruth Decker and Linda (Mark) Stevens; sister-in-law Kay...

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