Obituaries

John Christian Gohn, age 24, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 14. John adored his daughter, Rose, and loved getting together with family for food and fellowship. He was a fan…

Dean Spaulding of Plainwell died Tuesday, Oct. 18, at his home in Plainwell. Dean was born March 17, 1960, in Kalamazoo to Robert and Margorie (Cook) Spaulding. On March 17,…

Richard Lee Mauchmar, age 66, died Saturday, Oct. 8, after his battle with cancer. Richard was born May 15, 1956, to his parents Lois and Ford Mauchmar. A loving husband,…

Ann Marie Ugianskis, age 77, died Monday, Oct. 17. Ann had a heart for others. She embodied the virtues of love, patience, kindness and humility. She was very family oriented,…

Patricia Gail George, age 82, died Saturday, Oct. 15. Patricia worked for several years at Moline State Bank, later moving on to Three Rivers Savings and Loan and eventually retiring…

Judith Sterken, age 81, died Friday, Oct. 14. She is survived by her children Todd Sterken and Terry (Patty) Sterken; grandchildren Todd Sterken Jr. and Journey Ann Sterken; siblings Marv…

Richard “Dick” Dale Pitcher Sr., age 73, of Wayland died Sunday, Oct. 16. Dick worked and retired from Center Manufacturing. In retirement years, he enjoyed being a ranger at Sandy…

Timothy Alan Fletcher, age 64, of Wayland, died Tuesday, Oct. 11. Timothy enjoyed camping, fixing things, and building stuff. He was an active outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife…

Wilma Lillian (Curtis) Perring, 95, of Watson Township, died Monday, Oct. 10, at Ascension Borgess Hospital. Born Dec. 18, 1926 in Paw Paw, she was the daughter of the late…

Melanie Kay (Biesbrock) Haywood, age 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, in her home in Wayland. She worked many jobs over the years, including Wayland Union Schools, United Bank of Michigan,…