Obituaries – Page 217

Longtime nurse Catherine Schrier dies days before 100th birthday

September 4, 2015

Catherine Elizabeth Seymoure Schrier (Betty) of Shelbyville died Thursday, Sept. 3. She was only 11 days shy of her 100th birthday. Born in Graybill, Ind., on Sept. 14, 1915, Betty graduated from Wayland Union High School and Bronson School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She worked at Allegan General...

Hopkins grad Mason Hoskinson, 39, loses battle with cancer

September 4, 2015

Mason James Hoskinson died at his home Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was only 39. Mason was born Oct. 30, 1975, in Allegan. He was a graduate of Hopkins High School, Class of 1994. He worked for Sebright Products for many years, beginning at age 15, and...

Funeral Saturday for Wayland native, longtime teacher Irma Fargo

September 4, 2015

Wayland native and longtime area teacher Irma M. Fargo died Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Fargo was born June 7, 1922, in Wayland, the daughter of Julius and Flora (Conrad) Mutschler. She graduated from Allegan County Normal, as well as Western Michigan University, and taught at many...

Visitation Wednesday, funeral Thursday for Larry Oetman, 78

September 1, 2015

Larry A. Oetman, age 78 of Wayland, died Monday, August 31, after a courageous battle with heart disease and leg amputation. Larry loved his church, community, and especially his farm. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends at the Auction House Café. Larry was a lifelong member at Wayland Christian...

Memorial service will be Thursday for Dale William Dykstra, 73

August 25, 2015

Dale William Dykstra, age 73, of Wayland, died Monday, Aug. 24, from complications of cancer. He is survived by his children, Steve Dykstra (Loraine Driy), Lori Dykstra (Bill Skaggs), Greg and Dawn Dykstra, Amy Dykstra; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; sisters and brother, Judy (Chuck) Taylor, Ruth (Dennis) Van...

Memorial Mass will be Sept. 10 for Dorothy Clary, 88, North Dorr

August 24, 2015

Dorothy (Harig) Clary, of North Dorr, died Friday, Aug. 21. She was 88. Born Dec. 19, 1926, she is survived by her children, Gloria and Milan Delfosse, Deborah and David Potter, Kevin Clary, Sheri and Lawrence Lenhart, 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Longtime local music educator Helen Gambee passes at 90

August 21, 2015

Helen M. Gambee, longtime local vocal music educator, theater director and unusual character, died in Hospice care Friday morning. She was 90. Born April 16, 1925, in Hartford, Conn., she graduated from Braintree High School in 1943. After earning her collegiate degree, she taught music at Waterford High School and...

Funeral is Saturday for Reba Stephenson, 52, of Shelbyville

August 20, 2015

Reba Stephenson of Shelbyville died unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug. 18. She was 52. She is survived by her husband, Kevin; her daughters, Samantha (Calton Smith) Stephenson and Sara (Jason) Brown; grandchildren Hunter, Annika, Caleb and Jody; her brothers, John (Jackie) Tyrrell, Ron Tyrrell, and Don (Diane) Tyrrell; many nieces, nephews, cousins...

Visitation Tuesday for traffic accident victim Howard Simmons, 80

August 15, 2015

Howard L. Simmons, 80, of Wayland, died as a result of a traffic accident Thursday, Aug. 13. Howard served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from the General Motors Diesel Plant after more than 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; his children,...

Services for Lyle Kraft, 78, scheduled for Tuesday at noon

August 14, 2015

Lyle Kraft, age 78, of Hopkins, died Wednesday, Aug. 12. Lyle was a truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting and partying. Lyle will be lovingly remembered by his son, Benny (Dawn) Kraft. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Kraft. A time for...

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