Obituaries

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

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Celebration of life for Larry Potter will be March 23

Larry Potter of Wayland died Tuesday, Feb. 27. He was 80 years old. Larry was born June 21, 1943 to Kenneth and Helen Potter of Shelbyville. He was the older…

Editor March 2, 2024

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Celebration of life Monday for Genevieve VanderWeele

Genevieve “Gen” A. VanderWeele, 97, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 28. Gen’s words of advice were to “keep busy." She did that with her love for music, playing games, attending…

Editor March 1, 2024

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Private funeral ceremony planned for Angi Schroetlin

Angi Schroetlin of Dorr died Monday, Feb. 26. She was 65. A loving wife of 44 years to John Schroetlin and a devoted mother of their three daughters Arin (Chris)…

Editor February 29, 2024

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Private graveside service set for Geraldine Walker

Geraldine Patricia Walker, age 59, died at her home in Wayland Monday, Feb. 26. Geraldine had a heart of gold and a generous soul. She cherished her family and especially…

Editor February 28, 2024

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Service will be Saturday for Crosswind charter member

Beverly “Bev” Otis Rearick, age 86, of Caledonia, a founding member of the Crosswinds Church in Dorr, died Sunday, Feb. 25. She was 86. She was born March 13, 1937,…

Editor February 27, 2024

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Funeral is Thursday for Jordan Sopjes, 22, of Dorr

Jordan Thomas Sopjes of Dorr died Tuesday, Feb. 20, in a traffic crash. He was only 22. He was born Sept. 25, 2001, in Grand Rapids. Jordan was in his…

Editor February 26, 2024

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Funeral Tuesday for Carol Helmholdt, formerly of Dorr

Carol Faye Helmholdt (Alberda), 83, formerly of Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 23. Carol loved spending time with her family and being a Grammie. She had a heart of gold and…

Editor February 25, 2024

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Service will be March 8 for Chauncey ‘Bill’ Smith, 95

Chauncey William "Bill" Smith died Friday, Feb. 16. He was 95. He was born Feb. 28, 1928, to Clayton and Ruby Smith of Wayland. Bill was a graduate of Wayland…

Editor February 22, 2024