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Beloved ‘Mayor of Hilliards’ Doug Adamczyk dies at 75

Douglas "Beans" Lawrence Adamczyk, age 75 of Hilliards, died Monday, June 19. "Dougie" was known as the Mayor of Hilliards and was loved by many people in the community, which…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Former LPN, WHS grad Judy VanderMeer dies

Judy VanderMeer, former licensed practical nurse at Pennock Hospital and a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School, lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, June 13. In a statement on…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Service will be Thursday for Diana Puschel, 81

Diana Marie Puschel, 81, of Hopkins, died Sunday, June 18, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Former teacher and FFA advisor Robert Brown dies

Robert Harry Brown, 77 of Watson, died Thursday, June 15, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born Dec. 12, 1945, in Plainwell, he was the son of Harry and Elma…

Editor June 17, 2023

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Services Tuesday in Dorr for James Birman, 75

James Birman Sr., age 75, of Dorr, died Friday, June 9. James served his country in the United States Army. He work as a clerk for the Grand Rapids Post…

Editor June 16, 2023

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Celebration of life is July 8 at VFW for Dennis Misak

Dennis Andrew Misak of Wayland, 72, died Thursday, June 8, in Kalamazoo. He was born to Andy and Charlotte Misak on July 16, 1950, in Grand Rapids. Dennis was married…

Editor June 14, 2023

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Service will be June 24 for Jason ‘Bub’ Swinney, 33

Jason “Bub” James Daniel Swinney died Saturday, June 10. He was 33. Jason always loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was always the jokester and loved to play pranks…

Editor June 14, 2023

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WHS grad Brian Dewey died last January at 63

Brian J. Dewey, age 63, of Wayland, died Jan. 25, after a short illness. He was a 1978 graduate of Wayland High School. He is survived by his son, Joe;…

Editor June 14, 2023

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Mass of Christian burial set Friday for Ray Jablonski

Raymond Lee Jablonski, age 71 of Wayland, died Monday, June 12. Ray was a lifelong farmer and loved sharing that way of life with his family. He is survived by…

Editor June 13, 2023

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Private celebration of life planned for Judy Chambers

Judith Joslin Chambers, 79 of Kalamazoo, died Saturday, June 10, after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born Nov. 26, 1943, to Romaine and Clarence Joslin in Pleasant Ridge,…

Editor June 12, 2023