Obituaries

Mary Janet Hope Zuydwegt died Monday, Nov. 20, in Martin. She was 88. Born on June 30, 1935, to Alvin and Katherine (Latzo) Hope in Kalamazoo, Mary married John Anton…

Patrick Joseph Loew of Dorr, died Sunday, Nov. 12. He was 70. A funeral service remembering Patrick's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Burnips United…

Joan Marie Heslinga, 76 of Hopkins, died Sunday, Nov. 12, at her home. Born Sept. 1, 1947, in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sr.…

Marion Drewyor died Tuesday, Nov.14, at her home in Martin. She was 83. She was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Daniel and Janet (Nye) Wright. Marion…

Delbert “Del” Steffes, age 87 of Dorr, died Monday Nov. 13. Del was a United States Army veteran, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Teamster. He enjoyed…

Russell Culver died at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell Friday, Nov. 10. Growing up on a Shelbyville farm, he established a strong work ethic (as well as a grand champion steer);…

Donald Dean Shafer of Grand Rapids, son of former Wayland Mayor Donald Shafer Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 9. He was 69. He was born April 3, 1954, to Don and…

Arthur Joe Henry, 67, of Watson Township, died Saturday, Nov. 4, in Grand Rapids. Born July 16, 1956, in Allegan, he was the son of the late Arthur Sr. and…

Donald Anderson Jr., age 81, died Saturday, Nov. 4. Don was a loving and loyal husband, father, and grandfather. He coached his kids rocket football and baseball teams. Don enjoyed…