Obituaries – Page 206

Service will be Monday for Donna Miller, 81, of Hopkins

February 27, 2016

Donna L. Miller, 81, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Feb. 25, at her home. Mrs. Miller was born in Hopkins June 4, 1934, the daughter of Alford and Katherine (Soughders) Layton. She was a 1952 Hopkins High School graduate and attended Monterey Center United Methodist Church. Donna was a home maker...

Memorial for Marinus Haagsman to be at Schnable Lake

February 25, 2016

Marinus (Dutch) Haagsman, 92, of Martin, died Sunday Feb. 21. Marinus had many passions and hobbies, including fishing, riding his golf cart, antiques, bingo, singing at church, and smoking his pipe. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Maxine Haagsman, children; Mary Rosas, Tabitha (Dennis) Kennedy, and Janice...

Former Dorr woman Stella Kaminski dies at age 100

February 24, 2016

Stella Kaminski (Iciek), age 100, died Monday, Feb. 22. Her parents were Tom and Helen Kaminski of Dorr. Stella was a homemaker, and spent endless hours gardening. She was involved, and a charter member at St. Mary Magdalene Church. She is survived by her daughter, Barb (Les) Albert, grandchildren, Jeff,...

Funeral will be Saturday, March 5, for Dorothy Chrisman

February 23, 2016

Dorothy L. Chrisman, 92, of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Butterworth Campus of Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids. She was born on Feb. 3, 1924, to Otto and Minerva (Wiggins) Finkbeiner in Leighton Township. She married Wayne Chrisman in 1944. They were married for more than 60 years...

Joyce Hendrixson Bellows, 1979 WHS grad, dies in Florida

February 17, 2016

Joyce Marie (Hendrixson) Bellows, a 1979 Wayland High School graduate, died Sunday, Feb. 14, in Lake Mary, Fla. She was 54. Born Feb. 27, 1961, in Ann Arbor, she was the daughter of Robert and Berdine Chapple Hendrixson. Visitation will from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the...

Funeral will be Friday for Sandy DeMann, 56, of Martin

February 15, 2016

Sandy Sue Siskaninetz DeMann, age 56, of Martin died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 14. Sandy was born on Aug. 31, 1959, to Paul and Betty (Zwalua) Siskaninetz. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ken; her children: Jeff (Trisha) DeMann, Nikki DeMann; 3 grandchildren: Zoey, Molleigh, Darby; her sister...

Brooke Butts, only 34, of Dorr, dies from Wilson’s Disease

February 13, 2016

Mrs. Brooke Rene Butts of Dorr died after a battle with Wilson's Disease Thursday, Feb. 11. She was 34. She battled long and hard after this genetic disease damaged her liver and went undiagnosed until last fall. Two lives were saved because of her generous kidney donations. Brooke was described...

Funeral Tuesday for 4th generation dairy farmer Marvin Alflen

February 13, 2016

Marvin J. Alflen, age 62, of Jamestown Township, died Friday, Feb. 12. Marvin was the fourth generation dairy farmer working the land on a Centennial Farm in Jamestown Township. He loved his family and made a great number of friends. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane...

Celebration of life service for Donald Pardee, 65, will be Feb. 19

February 12, 2016

Donald Ray Pardee, 65, of Wayland died Thursday, Feb. 11. Donald retired after 25 years from Möller North America Inc. in 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his garden and cars. He thoughtof his animals as his "babies." Don was with his wife Margaret for 23 years. He was...

Visitation Sunday, funeral Monday for Michael Rizkalla, 51, of Dorr

February 12, 2016

Michael Rizkalla, age 51, of Dorr, died from cancer complications Thursday morning, Feb. 11. Michael was born in 1964 to Elias (Louie) and Judy Rizkalla. He graduated from East Kentwood High School and Ferris State University. He worked in the automotive field for 30 years. He is survived by his...

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