Obituaries

Justin Lee "JJ" Slagter of Martin, age 8, died Friday afternoon in a farm accident. Hewill be deeply missed by his parents Slagter Sr. and Elaina Baptiste; sister, Neveah; bonus-siblings…

Francis Jerome Fifelski Jr., age 77, of Wayland, died Sunday, Sept. 17. A Go Fund Me has been established for his family and a friend reported on Facebook today “We…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…