Obituaries

Floyd Modreske’s funeral at Trinity Lutheran Thursday

Floyd Modreske, 89, of Wayland, died Sunday, March 17. He was preceded in death by his wife, longtime Wayland teacher Jean Modreske. He is survived by his children Bruce (Laura),…

Editor March 18, 2024

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Service is Saturday at St. Therese for Evelyn Rybicki

Evelyn Theresa Rybicki of Wayland died Saturday at the age of 96. Born April 4, 1927, to John and Elizabeth (nee Kloska) Nowak in Hopkins Township, she married Bernard Donald…

Editor March 18, 2024

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Funeral will be Sunday for Donald Collier of Hopkins

Donald Frederick Collier, 85, of Hopkins, died Thursday, March 14, due to a rare neurological disorder called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born July 10, 1938, in Otsego, he was the…

Editor March 15, 2024

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Donald Bruce Stoughton to get burial military honors

Donald Bruce Stoughton, age 83, died Friday, March 8. Donald Bruce was a wonderful husband and father who deeply cherished his family. Donald Bruce served his country in the United…

Editor March 10, 2024

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Funeral for Bob Stauffer will be March 22 in Martin

Robert Allen Stauffer, 77, of Martin, died Saturday, March 2, in Mobile, Ala. Bob was born on April 15, 1946, to Beverly and Clara Stauffer in Grand Rapids. He was…

Editor March 9, 2024

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Visitation for Bryan Rybiski slated for Friday, March 15

Bryan James Rybiski, age 46, died Thursday, March 7. Bryan enjoyed many hobbies, including camping, golfing and spending time with his family. His family, and especially his children, were the…

Editor March 8, 2024

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No service planned for WHS grad Ruth Barrows, 93

Ruth Barrows of Plainwell died at Monday, March 4, at age 93. Born Oct. 14, 1930, she grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High…

Editor March 7, 2024

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Celebration of life for Russ Middleton will be March 16

A celebration of life service for Wayland High School graduate Russell Middleton is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:45, at Woodward Baptist Church,…

Editor March 7, 2024

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Funeral is Monday for WHS graduate Julie Lenhart, 54

Julie Lenhart of Wayland died Sunday. She was 54. Julie had many passions, some of which included flower arranging, crafting and her dogs. She was an avid sports fan and…

Editor March 5, 2024

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Graveside service slated for Rick Force of Watson Twp.

Rick Force of Watson Township died passed away, Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Borgess Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. He was 64 years old. He was born Feb. 11, 1960, in Kalamazoo, the…

Editor March 3, 2024