Obituaries – Page 21

Services set Saturday for Martin grad Bob Holland

December 7, 2023

Robert “Bob” John Holland, a 1977 graduate of Martin High School, died Tuesday, Dec. 5. He was 64. Born June 18, 1959, in Kalamazoo, he was an accomplished builder and was passionate about woodworking. He possessed a great deal of knowledge in the field and could fix just about anything....

Former WHS principal’s wife taken by cancer

December 6, 2023

Jerriann K Deming, age 77, of Hudsonville, died Sunday, Dec. 3, after battling cancer for two and a half years. She was the wife for 48 years of longtime former Wayland High School Principal Jack Deming. She was always by his side and supported him in all his endeavors. She...

Burial for David Potter will be in Fort Custer Cemetery

December 5, 2023

David W. Potter Sr., age 69, died Saturday, Dec. 2. David served his country in the United States Navy and will be laid to rest at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. David is survived by his wife, Deborah Potter; children David Potter Jr., Paul Potter, Laura Griffin; grandchildren Hayden,...

Graveside service slated for Martin grad Ronald Blake

December 3, 2023

Ronald Owen Blake, known affectionately as Ronald to friends and family, died Thursday, Nov. 30, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 70. Born on Oct.r 9, 1953, in La Grange, Ind., to the late Robert and Geraldine (Simpson) Blake, Ronald was a man of gentle spirit and kind heart...

Memorial service Saturday for Marty VanderMolen, 64

December 3, 2023

Martin “Marty” Lee VanderMolen, 64, died Friday, Dec. 1, at home. He deeply loved and cherished his family and enjoyed spending each moment with them. Marty was also a jokester and always had a smile on his face and loved making people laugh. He had a heart of gold and...

Memorial service will be Dec. 9 for Carol Warner, 84

December 2, 2023

Carol L. Warner (Brocker), 84, Gun Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 1. Being a grandmother was important to Carol and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, ice skating and bowling. Carol is survived by her children, Andrew (Janice) Warner, Matt (Tracey) Warner, Kevin (Kris)...

Memorial service is Dec. 7 for WHS grad Art Kidney

November 29, 2023

Wayland High School graduate Arthur M. (Art) Kidney 79, died at Bronson Hospital, Nov. 22, of complications from a fall. Art was born in Plainwell, son of Albert R. and Vivian L. (Doxey) of Wayland. On November 5, 1994 he was united in marriage to Andrea Jean DeHoff Sherfield, who...

Celebration of life for Mary Zuydwegt delayed until ’24

November 22, 2023

Mary Janet Hope Zuydwegt died Monday, Nov. 20, in Martin. She was 88. Born on June 30, 1935, to Alvin and Katherine (Latzo) Hope in Kalamazoo, Mary married John Anton Zuydwegt on Feb. 20, 1954, and they had 56 years together before his death in 2010. Together they raised three...

Bernadine Foster, WHS graduate, dies at age 92

November 21, 2023

Bernadine Foster of Kalamazoo died at her home Thursday, Nov. 16. She was 92. Bernadine was born in Jamestown, Mich., on June 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Arthur and Katherine (Sutter) Oldebeken. She graduated from Wayland High School, class of 1949, and went on to earn her registered...

Funeral Wednesday for Patrick Loew in Burnips

November 21, 2023

Patrick Joseph Loew of Dorr, died Sunday, Nov. 12. He was 70. A funeral service remembering Patrick's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Burnips United Methodist Church, 4241 30th St.. In memory of Patrick and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkinson...

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