Category: Obituaries

WHS grad Neesha Soules’ celebration of life is Sunday

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Neesha J. Soules, 75, formerly of Wayland and Grand Rapids, died May 12 at Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla., after a 10-week battle with lymphoma. The former Neesha Holbrook, she was a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School. Growing up in Wayland, Neesha learned many life values from her...
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1977 WHS grad Barbara Robinson dies at age 63

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Barbara Robinson, age 63, of Plainwell, died Saturday, May 27, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Barb was born June 23, 1959, in Plainwell, the daughter of John and Eda (Messer) Rasnake. She graduated from Wayland High School in 1977. On July 9, 1977, in Wayland, Barb was united in marriage...
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Celebration of life for Perry Lodenstein will be June 25

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Perry Lynn Lodenstein, age 70, died at his home in Wayland Monday, May 22. Perry enjoyed celebrating each day of his life with his multitude of friends. Each morning, he would go out to breakfast with his group of friends. He is survived by his brother, Larry (Fran) Lodenstein; extended...
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Celebration of life for Leigh Lagendyk will be June 17

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Leigh Anne Lagendyk, age 53, died Saturday, May 20. Leigh enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially traveling to the farm house with her family in the U.P., spending time outdoors, and going on vacation. She also cherished her time shopping with Alex, dining out, watching hockey, and movie nights with the...
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Honor student, WHS grad Abby Helrigel dies at age 23

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Victoria “Abby” Abigail Helrigel, age 23, died at home Tuesday, May 16, following a two-year battle with brain cancer. Abby’s smile, humor, and beautiful outlook remained unwavering as she bravely faced this journey. Abby graduated from Wayland Union High School in 2018 and was an honors student at the University...
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Memorial service Friday for Donna Wicks of Hopkins

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Donna Marie Wicks, 92, of Hopkins, died Thursday, May 11, at University of Michigan West Hospital. Born April 8, 1931, in Burnips, she was the daughter of the late Pearl W. and Emma (Strickfaden) Goodman and was the wife of the late Bruce Allan Wicks. Donna had worked for Punches...
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Celebration of life will be Saturday for Kristin Wells

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Kristine “Kristin” Renee Wells, age 58, died at her home in Shelbyville Wednesday, May 10. Kristin enjoyed crafting, listening to the radio, spending time with her family, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and her many adopted children. Kristin is survived by her sons Ryan Baughman, Kyle Wells; grandchildren...
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Funeral will be Friday for Ronald VanVolkinburg, 67

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Ronald Duane VanVolkinburg, 67, of Wayland, died Tuesday, May 16. Ron cultivated his natural talent for auto body work at an early age and soon it became his favorite hobby. Ron was a dependable friend and a man of integrity. In all of this, Ron’s faith sustained and inspired him....
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Celebration of life will be Thursday for Ed Straub

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Edward James Straub, 49, of Wayland died in his sleep Friday, May 12, from natural causes. Ed was born to Eugene Robert “Bob” and Deborah (Oglesbee) Straub on May 2, 1974, in Plainwell. Ed was just 2 years old when the young family pulled up stakes and moved to Anchorage,...
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Celebration of life set for David Schwartz Wednesday

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David Earl “Bobcat” Schwartz, 71, of Hopkins, died Thursday, May 11, at University of Michigan Health West.  Born Jan. 12, 1952, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Elwood George and Eleanor (Feenstra) Schwartz.  Dave had farmed throughout his life, owned R-D Tree Removal with his brother...
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