Obituaries – Page 217

Carol Miller wants Harleys at VFW for her celebration of life

April 29, 2015

Carol (LaFountain) Miller of Wayland died Tuesday, April 28. She was 61. Carol cherished the long lasting friendships she maintained, and would want her friends to know that she is holding their hands in heaven, just as they held hers in the final weeks. Carol enjoyed camping, mushroom hunting, playing...

Founder of Brenner Tours Doris Brenner passes at 90

April 28, 2015

Wayland High School graduate Doris Brenner of Monterey Township died Monday, April 27. She was 90 years old. Mrs. Brenner was born May 4, 1924, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of William and Minnie (Arnsman) Westfhal. Doris graduated from Wayland High School, Class of 1942. She was a life member...

James Gaunce of Dorr dies just 4 days after 77th birthday

April 25, 2015

James O. Gaunce of Dorr, formerly of Hopkins, died Thursday, April 23, at his home. Mr. Gaunce was born April 19, 1938, in Carlisle, Kentucky, the son the late, Lovell and Pearl (Bellamy) Gaunce. Jim graduated from high school in Kentucky, and was a veteran of the United States Army....

Former Hopkins woman dies 5 days shy of 106th birthday

April 23, 2015

Anna Mae Wynne of Greenville, formerly of Hopkins, died Monday, April 20, just five days shy of her 106th birthday. Anna was born April 25, 1909, in Duryea, Pa., the daughter of Michael and Julia (Gach) Wastak. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished all her family. She...

Dorothy J. Miller, 88, played piano at Monterey Center church

April 21, 2015

Dorothy J. Miller of Hopkins, died Monday, April 20, at the Wings Home in Allegan. She was 88. Dorothy was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Fulton, the daughter of Troy and Mary (Matteson) Clawson. She graduated from Allegan High School, Class of 1944, she attended County Normal, graduated from Western...

Diane (Bala) King, 59, had many Wayland area ties

April 21, 2015

Diane Marie (Bala) King, 59, of South Haven, died Thursday, April 16,at the South Haven Health System. She was born Jan. 6, 1956, to Chester and Annabelle (Smith) Bala in Grand Rapids. During her life, Diane worked as a packaging specialist at Perrigo. She retired in 2012 after 19 years...

Funeral will be Saturday for James ‘Boonie’ Hilaski of Dorr

April 21, 2015

James "Boonie" Hilaski, age 72 of Dorr, died April 19, while home with family. James worked for Bay Valley Foods for more than 47 years. He enjoyed going to the Hopkins High School football games. He looked forward to morel mushrooms and enjoyed nature-walking in the woods, country drives, working...

Service Thursday for Herman Jay Potter, 75, of Moline

April 21, 2015

Herman Jay Potter, age 75, died Sunday, April 19. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Florence Potter; children Roger (Melody Sessions) Potter, Dan (Amy) Potter; grandchildren Jenna Potter, Trevor Potter, Tyler Potter and Alex Potter; sisters Christine (Marv) Vander Bee, Wilma Dingess, brother-in-laws Robert Kroll, Jack Brondyke,...

Rapid Towing co-owner Patricia Middlebos passes at 70

April 18, 2015

Patricia L. Middlebos, age 70, of Wayland, died Thursday, April 16,. Patricia and her late husband Wes enjoyed spending time together while operating their business, Rapid Towing. She is survived by her children, Dan (Jasmin) Middlebos, Denise Middlebos (fiance' Scot Roest), and Douglas (Michelle) Middlebos. Grandma "Meemo" will also be...

John David Andringa, 70, of Wayland, dies after brief illness

April 18, 2015

John David Andringa, age 70, of Wayland, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 16, after a brief illness. John was a quiet man who loved nature, fishing and restoring furniture. He had a passion for classic cars, building four of his own. He is survived by his son John D. Andringa Jr....

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