Obituaries – Page 216

1971 Hopkins High School graduate Tony Nowakowski dies

September 25, 2015

Anthony G. Nowakowski, age 62, died Monday, Sept. 21, at his home in Allegan. Tony was born on May 16, 1953, the son of Albert and Bessie (Sweezy) Nowakowski. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1971. Tony spent most of his life working construction, specializing in roofing and siding....

Annie Damveld, 62, was 1971 graduate of Hopkins High School

September 23, 2015

1971 Hopkins High School graduate Annie (Bauman) Damveld, age 62 of Holland, died Monday, Sept. 14. Annie is survived by her son Jason Damveld; her brothers and sisters: John (Connie) Bauman, Timothy (Jane) Bauman, Daniel (Kathy) Bauman, Betty Kelly, Mary (Greg) Damveld, Susie (Lew) Chrisman, Penny (Bret) Cobb, Jack Bauman,...

Memorial service will be Saturday for Rena Bakker of Moline

September 23, 2015

Mrs. Rena Bakker (nee Kerkstra), 98, of Moline, died Tuesday, Sept. 22. She is survived by her loving children, Elaine Faber, Arla and Bob Bennett, Mary and Don Apol, Karen and Dave Vander Goot, Cal and Lisa Bakker, Tom and Denise Bakker, and Alan and Lynn Bakker, 27 grandchildren, 53...

Funeral will be Monday for Wayne Vander Laan, 70, of Wayland

September 15, 2015

Wayne Vander Laan, age 70, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Sept. 15. Wayne was a truck driver for Spartan Stores for 30 years. Wayne is survived by his wife of 21 years Janet Vander Laan; his mother and step-father Blanche (Vander Laan) and Art Bradley; his children: Bryan Vander Laan, Mark...

Former Martin Township Supervisor Terry Sturgis dies at 67

September 15, 2015

Former Martin Township Supervisor Terry Sturgis died of pancreatic cancer Sunday, Sept. 13, at his home in Martin. Terry was born on May 9, 1948, to Ted and Alice Sturgis. As a Vietnam veteran, he served his country proudly. Terry was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and served...

Former owner of Hidden Valley Golf Course dies in Florida

September 15, 2015

Thomas H. Lowing, 71, of Port Charlotte, Fla., died Sept. 9. Tom was former owner of Lowing Enterprises and Hidden Valley Golf Course in Shelbyville. He was a member of the Peace River Car Club an avid classic car restorer and enjoyed golf. Survivors include his wife of 51 years...

Services Wednesday for businessman, bus driver John Lynema

September 12, 2015

John Lynema, age 96 of Shelbyville, died Saturday, September 12, at Thornapple Manor. John was a long time farmer in the Shelbyville community. He was a custodian and bus driver at the Wayland Schools and ran the Bradley Phillips 66 Station for several years. John is a member of the...

Funeral scheduled for Saturday for Mary Anne Gamble, 89

September 8, 2015

Mary Anne Gamble, age 89, of Wayland died Sunday, Sept. 6. Mary Anne is survived by her son Michael and Doris Bartell of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; and her sister Mildred Lettinga and family. Born March 13, 1926, Mary Anne owned and operated the Copper...

Services Friday for longtime Wayland resident Marian Longstreet

September 8, 2015

Longtime Wayland resident Marian Longstreet died Sunday, Sept. 6. She was 90 years old and would have celebrated her 91st on Sept. 24. Marian was a member of the Wayland VFW Ladies Auxiliary and St. Therese Catholic Church. She also was a volunteer for many community activities. Marian is survived ...

Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 9, for Greg Barney, 57

September 4, 2015

Greg Barney, age 57, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Sept. 2. He is survived by his loving sister Carolyn Bromer, good friends and his co-workers at Action Packaging. The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Ofield Funeral Home, 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SE. Private...

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