Obituaries

James Nathan Winter, only 20 days old, died in his mother's arms Saturday, June 20, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He will be lovingly missed by his…

Former Michigan State Police Trooper Darrell D. Vander Ark, 72, of Byron Center, died Saturday, June 20 after a year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Darrell retired from the Michigan State…

Mary E. Sytsma-Swanson, 70, of Wayland and Gun Lake, died Saturday, June 20. Mary loved spending time with her family, playing cards, boating, traveling and going shopping. She is survived…

Dale Robert Berkompas, age 40, of Dorr, died Tuesday, June 16. Dale loved his family, camping, woodworking and helping others. He is survived by his wife of almost 17 years,…

Gary Allan Haveman, age 63, of Moline, died Monday, June 15. Gary proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Surviving are his daughter, Jessica Haveman;…

Kelly "Skip" Hartman, age 59, of Wayland, died June 6. He was born on March 21, 1956, in Grand Rapids,  to Ike and Johanna Hartman. Skip graduated from Thornapple-Kellogg High…

Patricia Ann Lane, 82, of Allegan, died Thursday, June 11, at the Allegan County Medical Care Community. Mrs. Lane was born July 14, 1932, in Dorr Township, the daughter of…

Bertha May Lanning, age 82, of Dorr, died Saturday, June 6, at her home. The daughter of Benjamin and Agnes (Hodsky), she was born on April 16, 1933, in Mancelona.…

Sandra Lee Ashley, 54, of Wayland, died Wednesday June 3, unexpectedly at home. Sandra was born Feb. 4, 1961, in Allegan, the daughter of William E. and the late Sally…

Gladys Beek, 82, of Moline, died Saturday, June 6. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Moline and a member of the Moline Baptist Church. She retired from Lear Seigler after…