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Funeral mass for Gary Williams will be Friday
Gary Alan Williams, age 68, died Monday, June 5. Many knew Gary for his orange hat and his exuberant sense of humor – he shared his joy of practical jokes…
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Martin graduate Barbara Herrington dies at age 78
Barbara Herrington of Plainwell died Wednesday, May 31, at the age of 78. She was born on Dec. 2, 1944, in Saylersville, Ky., the daughter of Charles and Grace (Howard)…
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WHS grad Neesha Soules’ celebration of life is Sunday
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,…
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1977 WHS grad Barbara Robinson dies at age 63
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)…
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Celebration of life for Perry Lodenstein will be June 25
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…
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Celebration of life for Leigh Lagendyk will be June 17
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…
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Honor student, WHS grad Abby Helrigel dies at age 23
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…
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Memorial service Friday for Donna Wicks of Hopkins
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…
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Celebration of life will be Saturday for Kristin Wells
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…
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Funeral will be Friday for Ronald VanVolkinburg, 67
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.…