Obituaries

Keith Robert Butcher, age 79, died at his home in Shelbyville. Keith loved reading, traveling with Kathy, and animals - especially horses. He loved going to horse shows with his…

John P. Kool, 93, died Friday, April 19. John served in the U.S. Navy and as an officer for the Michigan State Police, at the Wayland post in the late…

Vector version of my own calligraphy Richard D. Miller husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather died quietly at his home in Dorr late Thursday evening. He was 93. Dick started his…

Judy Rae Wheeler, age 80 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 25. Judy was born May 7, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William and Marietta Schebergen. Throughout her life, she…

Shelly Lynn Zoet, age 64, of Wayland, died Sunday, April 21. Shelly was an avid nature lover and enjoyed fishing. She was a very giving person and always willing to…

Jeffrey Scott Birtles, age 63, died Saturday, April 20, after days of heartache following a traumatic event Sunday, April 14. Jeff was born and raised in Wyoming, Mich., and spent…

Donald S. Johnson, age 59, died Saturday, April 20. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Robin; his children, Erin (Mike) Ruszkowski, William Johnson; his grandson, Ethan Ruszkowski;…

Peggy Lou Serulla ( Creekmore) of Wayland died March 30. She was 89. Born Nov. 14, 1934, in Rockhold Ky., she graduated from Kokomo High School in Indiana, and later…