Obituaries – Page 208

Former Hopkins man, WHS grad James Linder passes at 53

January 20, 2016

James Patrick Linder died at his home in Holland Sunday after a brief illness. A 1980 Wayland High School graduate and former Hopkins resident, he was 53. Jim was a genuinely caring, compassionate, gentle and peaceful person whose greatest joy in life was his special needs son Christopher J. Linder,...

Memorial mass for Tom Pavlak, 74, of Hopkins, will be Saturday

January 20, 2016

Thomas E. Pavlak, age 74, of Hopkins died Tuesday, Jan. 19. Born on March 19, 1941, to Emil and Julia (Arbanas) Pavlak in Allegan, he married high school sweetheart Janet Miller Aug. 24, 1963. Tom, a 1959 graduate of Hopkins High School, loved farming and seeing God's hand in nature,...

Private graveside service set for Gil Morrell, 62, of Shelbyville

January 19, 2016

Gil Morrell, age 62, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Jan. 17. Gil spent his whole life being cared for by his parents in their home, being loved and teased by his siblings, their spouses and their children. Gil enjoyed visitors who came to love on him, bringing hugs, handshakes and candy....

No service planned for Keith Vander Ploeg, 51, of Wayland

January 18, 2016

Keith Allen Vander Ploeg, age 51 of Wayland, died Monday, Jan. 18. Keith is survived by his parents, Michael and Doris Vander Ploeg; his daughter, Amanda Vander Ploeg; his brothers Mikey and Scott (Stephanie) Vander Ploeg and nephews and nieces. Keith was preceded in death by his brother, Shawn Vander...

Services planned for Wednesday for WHS grad Pat Buensch

January 18, 2016

Patricia Ann Buensch, age 68, of Wayland, died Sunday, Jan. 17. Pat graduated from Wayland High School in 1966 after suffering serious injuries in a traffic crash during her junior year. She graduated a year after she was scheduled because she had to take a year off school to recover....

Funeral for former Hopkins woman Doris Brahlek is Jan. 23

January 17, 2016

Doris E. Brahlek, 80, formerly of Hopkins, died Friday, Jan. 15, at her home in Cheshire Township. Doris was born Oct. 24, 1935, in Monterey Township, the daughter of Alford and Katherine (Soughders) Layton. During her 80 years, she held membership at many churches: Monterey Center United Methodist Church, Lansing...

Memorial service will be next Saturday for Marsha Dentel, 45

January 16, 2016

A memorial service for former local woman Marsha Dentel will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Dorr Baptist Church. Born May 5, 1970, she most recently had been living in Montgomery Village, Md., the former Marsha Isenhoff died Jan. 6. She was 45. She is survived by her husband, Christopher...

Memorial service will be Feb. 6 for Bernie Nobel, 83, of Wayland

January 15, 2016

Bernard J. Nobel age 83, of Wayland, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 13. Bernard was born April 27, 1932, in Rock Valley, Iowa, the son of John and Nellie (Baker) Nobel. He was an iron worker for many years, working on a variety of bridges and buildings in Michigan. He...

Funeral will be Tuesday for Maude Carpenter, 74, of Wayland

January 15, 2016

Marcia "Maude" Carpenter, age 74, of Wayland, died at home Wednesday under hospice care. Maude enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved angels and cats, especially her faithful friend, Lily. She worked for more than 20 years at the Wayland McDonald's. She truly enjoyed people. Maude previously was a member of...

Service for Florence Bellgraph, 77, of Dorr, will be Saturday

January 14, 2016

Florence Joan Bellgraph, age 77, or Dorr, died Tuesday, Jan. 12. Florence worked for the last 22 years at Family Fare in Grandville. Family members said she loved life, cooking, baking, canning, traveling, joking around and laughing, but most of all, she cherished her family. She was a life-long member...

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