Obituaries

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

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…

Editor January 20, 2016

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

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…

Editor January 19, 2016

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

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…

Editor January 18, 2016

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Services planned for Wednesday for WHS grad Pat Buensch

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…

Editor January 18, 2016

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Funeral for former Hopkins woman Doris Brahlek is Jan. 23

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…

Editor January 17, 2016

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Memorial service will be next Saturday for Marsha Dentel, 45

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…

Editor January 16, 2016

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

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)…

Editor January 15, 2016

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

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…

Editor January 15, 2016

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

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,…

Editor January 14, 2016

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Celebration of Life event for Donna Walters is Saturday, Jan. 30

Donna K. Walters, age 48 of Dorr, a 1986 graduate of Wayland High School died Tuesday after a lingering and debilitating illness. Donna, one of the earliest Facebook friends for…

Editor January 13, 2016