Obituaries – Page 25

Memorial service will be Sept. 30 for Kira Hensley

September 21, 2023

Kira Danelle (Knobloch) Hensley, 61 of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Sept. 19. Born Oct. 27, 1961, in Mount Pleasant, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Knobloch and Audrey Shann and leaves behind her stepmother, Patricia Knobloch. Kira truly embodied what it meant to put the Lord first in every...

Service will be Oct. 7 for Dorr native Phyllis Thomas

September 19, 2023

EPSON MFP image Phyllis Lucille (Belden) Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at her home. She was 89. Born on Jan. 4, 1934, in Dorr, Phyllis lived a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity. Known for her strong work ethic and commitment to...

Service is Saturday in Dorr for Charlene Ainsworth

September 14, 2023

Charlene R. Ainsworth, age 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 12. Charlene cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, baking, watching sports and was an avid Vikings fan. Surviving are her children, Dan Ainsworth, Julie (Matt) Lukaart, Jon Ainsworth, and Tom (Amber) Ainsworth; ten grandchildren, Alexia, Cory, Stephanie, Hailey, Connor,...

Celebration of life will be Oct. 1 for Wayne Dial

September 13, 2023

Wayne R. Dial, age 84, died Monday, Sept. 11. At a young age, Wayne began his love of HAM radio; he will always be remembered by his call sign, W8AJU. This passion steered him into his career working for MICHCON/DTE as a communications engineer. Wayne was also an avid duck...

Funeral mass planned for nursing care professional Frances Mlynarchek

September 12, 2023

Frances Lucille Mlynarchek, age 90, died Sunday, Sept. 10. She was born to Andrew and Anna in Wayland July 7, 1933. Frances was one of 13 children and grew up on the family farm in Wayland. She later attended Mercy Central School of Nursing and worked in Grand Rapids, later...

Longtime teacher Wanetta Armintrout dies at age 99

September 11, 2023

Mrs. Wanetta Armintrout of Moline, a longtime teacher, died Sunday morning at her home. She was 99 years old. "She was an amazing mentor and wonderful friend," said Becky Miller Tolliver. "She will be missed by many." he was born in Moline on June 10, 1924, the daughter of Alton...

Funeral will be Monday for Stanley Laskowski of Dorr

September 8, 2023

Stanley Leon Laskowski, 74, of Dorr,died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at his home. Born Jan. 1, 1949, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Leo D. and Ethel Marie (Sweezy) Laskowski and was the husband of the late Theresa Irene (Keenan) Laskowski. Stanley had been a farmer throughout...

Funeral mass for August Steffes Jr. of North Dorr set

September 6, 2023

August Joseph Steffes Jr., age 91 of North Dorr, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, in the comfort of his home. Jr. proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was known for his love of music, playing guitar with local family and friends; they went by the name of...

Service later for longtime Kelloggsville teacher, coach

September 5, 2023

Gordon Van Domelen died Saturday, Sept. 2, at the age of 90. Gordon graduated from Grand Rapids Junior College, Michigan State University - where he earned his teaching certificate - and the University of South Dakota - where he received his master's degree in mathematics. He taught for 30 years...

Funeral slated for Saturday for Richard Erlanger, 59

September 5, 2023

Richard Lee Erlanger, age 59 of Byron Center, dierd Sunday Sept. 3. He was born Nov. 8, 1963. Richard enjoyed rock and roll and fireworks. He was also known to be able to challenge and get a rise out of anyone. He is survived by his two children, Heidi Erlanger...

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