Category: Obituaries

Service will be Friday for Joan Heslinga of Hopkins

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Joan Marie Heslinga, 76 of Hopkins, died Sunday, Nov. 12, at her home. Born Sept. 1, 1947, in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr. and May (Rose) Aernouts and the wife of Alan Heslinga. Joan loved her family and was devoted to them, providing...
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Funeral will be Saturday for Marion Drewyor of Martin

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Marion Drewyor died Tuesday, Nov.14, at her home in Martin. She was 83. She was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Daniel and Janet (Nye) Wright. Marion enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and casino slots, but her most favorite thing was spending time with her family. She was...
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Mass of Christian burial Monday for Del Steffes, 87

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Delbert “Del” Steffes, age 87 of Dorr, died Monday Nov. 13. Del was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Teamster. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to Polka Pops, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He is survived by...
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Shelbyville native Russell Culver dies at age 91

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Russell Culver died at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell Friday, Nov. 10. Growing up on a Shelbyville farm, he established a strong work ethic (as well as a grand champion steer); years in the US Air Force, Strategic Air Command, cemented a feeling of proud patriotism (as a photogrammetrist, analyzing aerial...
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Donald Shafer, former mayor’s son, dies at age 69

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Donald Dean Shafer of Grand Rapids, son of former Wayland Mayor Donald Shafer Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 9. He was 69. He was born April 3, 1954, to Don and Wanda Shafer.
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Longtime truck driver Arthur Henry dies at age 67

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Arthur Joe Henry, 67, of Watson Township, died Saturday, Nov. 4, in Grand Rapids. Born July 16, 1956, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Paula (White) Henry and the husband of Joy (Brenner) Henry. Arthur served honorably in the United States Navy and carried...
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Graveside service will be Nov. 9 for Donald Anderson

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Donald Anderson Jr., age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 4. Don was a loving and loyal husband, father, and grandfather. He coached his kids rocket football and baseball teams. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming. He retired from Wyoming Asphalt Paving Company. He was a real animal lover. He is survived...
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Funeral will be Saturday for Marcia Beltman of Hopkins

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Marcia Ann Beltman, 83, of Hopkins, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at her home. Born Jan. 23, 1940, in Zeeland, she was the daughter of the late Arthur James and Ann (Jaarda) Lampen. Marcia was the widow of the late Leonard Jay Beltman who preceded her in death in 2018...
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Memorial service will be held Saturday for Pat Smith

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Patricia Kaye (Scholten) Smith, 76, died Friday, Nov. 3, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born and raised in Holland, and graduated from Holland High School. She married Reggie Smith, in 1965; they enjoyed 57 years together, raising two boys, boating, fishing, traveling, and adventuring together as best...
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Mass of Christian burial Nov. 14 for Gale Potter, 62

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Gale Potter, age 62, died Friday, Nov. 3. She is survived by the love of her life, Joe VanWagner; mother, Norma Potter; brothers Gregory (Vicky) Potter and Dennis (Roxanne) Potter; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved Gale deeply. She was loved dearly by both the VanWagner and Potter...
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