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Hopkins grad Mason Hoskinson, 39, loses battle with cancer
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…
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Funeral Saturday for Wayland native, longtime teacher Irma Fargo
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…
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Visitation Wednesday, funeral Thursday for Larry Oetman, 78
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.…
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Memorial service will be Thursday for Dale William Dykstra, 73
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…
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Memorial Mass will be Sept. 10 for Dorothy Clary, 88, North Dorr
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…
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Longtime local music educator Helen Gambee passes at 90
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…
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Funeral is Saturday for Reba Stephenson, 52, of Shelbyville
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…
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Visitation Tuesday for traffic accident victim Howard Simmons, 80
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…
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Services for Lyle Kraft, 78, scheduled for Tuesday at noon
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…
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Services planned for Saturday for Darrin Suk, 23, of Martin
Darrin C. Suk, of Martin of Martin died at his home Monday, Aug. 10. He was only 23. Darrin was born June 13, 1992, to Ralph and Luanne (Westendorp) Suk.…