Obituaries

Memorial service will be May 14 for WHS grad Wilda Fleser

Wayland High School graduate Wilda Fleser died Tuesday, April 28 at the Laurels of Hudsonville. She was 85. Wilda was born July 20, 1929, in Heppner, Ore., but grew up…

Editor April 30, 2015

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No services scheduled for Geraldine Sodman, 90, of Dorr

Geraldine "Joyce" Sodman, age 90, of Dorr died peacefully at Trillium Woods in Byron Center Wednesday, April 29. She was born on Feb. 25, 1925. According to her wishes no…

Editor April 30, 2015

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Carol Miller wants Harleys at VFW for her celebration of life

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…

Editor April 29, 2015

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Founder of Brenner Tours Doris Brenner passes at 90

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…

Editor April 28, 2015

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

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…

Editor April 25, 2015

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Former Hopkins woman dies 5 days shy of 106th birthday

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…

Editor April 23, 2015

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

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…

Editor April 21, 2015

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

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…

Editor April 21, 2015

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

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…

Editor April 21, 2015

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Service Thursday for Herman Jay Potter, 75, of Moline

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…

Editor April 21, 2015