Obituaries

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Sylvia Jean Nickerson, age 82, died at home in Wayland Friday, June 30. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived…

Barbara A. Rook, age 86, died Tuesday, June 27. She was the most kind, sweet, loving, and beautiful woman. She always kept a positive attitude. Barbara touched the hearts of…

Schaorie K. Bryce-Meredith of Grand Rapids died at age 63 Tuesday, June 20, while battling breast cancer for the third time. Schaorie served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and often…