Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Ward, age 69, died Monday, March 10. He was a friend, uncle, brother, dad, father-in-law, son-in-law, husband and grandpa. He was a planner, cook, pontoon captain, teacher and…

Dale Charles Overzet, age 84, of Dorr, died Sunday, March 9. Dale loved hunting, fishing, and camping with friends. He enjoyed spending winters in Bradenton, Fla., where he played in…

John Joseph Ong, age 68, died Sunday, March 9, at his home in Dorr. He enjoyed playing games on his tablet, reading, making models, woodworking, and yard work, when he…

Terry Edward (Sarge) George died Monday, March 3. He was a loving husband and an amazing father. Terry was passionate about his hobbies. He was a talented woodworker - whether…

Dean A. Rantz, age 66, of Shelbyville, died Feb. 16 in Allegan. Born on March 10, 1958, in Hastings, to Harold and Janet (Johncock) Rantz, Dean was a lifelong resident…

Charlotte Fein, age 79 of North Dorr, died peacefully in her home Saturday, March 1 Charlotte was a devoted member of St. Mary's Visitation Parish and very involved in church…

Former Dorr Township Fire Chief Harold Lee Schumaker, died Monday, Feb. 24, at the age of 76. His legacy of service, bravery, and selflessness will be remembered by all who…

Gertrude A. Hoekstra of Portage died Thursday, Feb. 27 at Wyoming Woods in Wyoming.She was 91. Born on Nov. 15, 1933, in Martin, she was the daughter of Sierd and…

Kathleen D. Adrianson of Plainwell, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died Feb. 26, at the Alamo Cove Nursing Home. She was 83. She was born on March 14, 1941, in…

Frederick Kenneth Ritz, a patriarch in one of Wayland's most famous athletic families, died Saturday, Feb. 22. He was 83. He was born on Feb. 28, 1941, the child of…