Obituaries – Page 28

Graveside service Aug. 18 in GR for Jim Silvernail, 86

July 21, 2023

James (Jim) Richard Silvernail 86, of Haines City, Fla., formerly of Hopkins, died Thursday June 29. Jim is survived by his wife Susan of nine years, children Dan (Pam) Silvernail, Sherri (Tom) Deater, brothers Jack (Karen) Silvernail, Larry (Pat) Silvernail, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Mass of Christian burial is July 22 for Cheryl Walters

July 20, 2023

Cheryl Lynne Walters, age 69 of Dorr, died Tuesday, July 18. She ia survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank Walters; daughter, Billie Walters; daughter-in-law, Beverly Walters; grandchildren Elizabeth Marie Walters, Ethan James Walters, Timothy Otto Walters II, Brendalynn Francesca Bowden; great-grandson, Waylon Francis Roger Kole; sisters Kim Bruins,...

Brian Gordon’s funeral will be at Martin church July 18

July 12, 2023

Brian Gordon died Friday, July 7, at his home in Hamilton. He was 66. He was born March 8, 1967, in Kokomo, Indi., the son of Frederick and Patricia (Sproal) Gordon. Brian had many jobs over the years, including working on a mushroom farm, as a mechanic, factory worker and...

Celebration of life will be later for Walt Alflen, 93

July 11, 2023

Word has been received of the death Sunday July 9, in Bradenton, Fla., of Walter Alflen, formerly of Wayland. He was 93. Known as a terrific husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Walt he was with family when he died at his home. His wife, former City Clerk Helen Alflen,...

Celebration of life for Ryan Sprague will be Thursday

July 10, 2023

Ryan Sprague, age 51,died while surrounded by his family Saturday, July 8. Ryan enjoyed fishing, hunting, shopping, and especially golfing and loved spending time with his family. Ryan accepted people for who they were and was often known as the “funcle” or “Uncle Birdie.” He was given many nicknames over...

Service July 15 for retired Hopkins schools employee

July 10, 2023

Donald Martin Stampfler, 65 of Prairieville Township, died Sunday July 2, at his home on Crooked Lake after battling AML cancer for more than a year. Donald was born Jan. 6, 1958, in Battle Creek, the son of Buddie and Maxine (Bailey) Garrett, and was employed by International Truck for...

Funeral Tuesday in Allegan for Thomas Damber of Dorr

July 8, 2023

Thomas Charles Damber, 81, of Dorr,died Wednesday, July 5, at his home with his family at his side. Born March 15, 1942, in Cheshire Township, he was the son of the late Joseph William and Esther Louise (Pergande) Damber and was the husband of Donna Jean (Genther) Damber. Thomas worked...

Celebration of life of Jack Farmer set at local VFW

July 3, 2023

Jack Lee Farmer, age 89, of Wayland, died Thursday, June 29. He was born Dec.11, 1933, in DeKalb, IN, an only child to Clifford and Wanda (Brandon) Farmer. Jack attended Otsego Public Schools. He married the love of his life, (Stella) Marie Lewis, on Jan. 14, 1955, renewing their vows...

Celebration of life set for Saturday for Kevyn DeWit

July 3, 2023

Kevyn Lee DeWit II of Dorr died May 9. He was 41. He was a remarkable individual whose life was filled with a deep passion for music, an infectious sense of humor and an unwavering loyalty as a trusted friend. The tree of life was passed on through the selfless...

Diane Wolf Simkins, WHS grad, dies at Virginia home

July 2, 2023

Diane Marie (Wolf) Simkins, 74, of Norfolk, Va., died at home surrounded by family on Friday, June 30, after a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 23, 1949, near Ovid, MI she was the daughter of the late Jack A and Elizabeth E (Briggs) Wolf. Diane was a graduate of Wayland Union...

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