Obituaries – Page 50

Graveside service will be Monday for Harris Button

August 26, 2022

Harris Ralph Button, age 83, died at home Thursday, Aug. 25. Harris was a devoted family man with a heart of gold. He retired from Plainwell Paper after a 43-year career. Harris loved traveling, cars, all things John Deere, blueberries and chicken. He is survived by his wife of 50...

Funeral will be Sept. 2 for Karen Ballard of Wayland

August 25, 2022

Karen S. Ballard, 66, died Tuesday, Aug. 23. Karen made many lifelong friends while working at Byron Center State Bank for more than 35 years. She and husband Doug enjoyed special vacations with her sister, Donna. Karen especially enjoyed gardening, and reading to and spending time with her grandsons, Lincoln...

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Marlene Waddell

August 24, 2022

Marlene Ann Waddell, 89, of Wayland, died Monday, Aug. 22. She enjoyed working and caring for children and making them feel they had a special place in the world. Marlene worked in various office positions and later worked for nearly 20 years as the library and media coordinator for West...

Mass of Christian burial Tuesday for Pearl Stoddard

August 23, 2022

Pearl Margurite Stoddard, 84, died Sunday, Aug. 21. She is survived by her children Charles (Connie) Stoddard, Karen (Brian) Gregersen, Sheryl Dykstra-Stoddard, Geraldine Walker, and James Stoddard; grandchildren Logan, Jared, Eric, Erica, Jessica, Brandon, Daniel, Molly, Lucas, Evan, Ethan, Alexander, Nathan, and Gerald; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends....

Celebration of life Sept. 24 for Vietnam vet James Hull

August 21, 2022

James G. Hull, age 74, died Friday, Aug. 12. Jim was born in Cadillac, the son of Betty (Lattimer) and Delbert Hull. James was drafted into the U.S. Army as a medic in the Vietnam War in 1968. Upon his return, he worked for Wickes Corporation (Bumper) for 24 years....

School bus driver Alice Matulaitis-Baldiga dies

August 20, 2022

Alice Ann Matulaitis-Baldiga, 68, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Alice was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the west side. She attended Mt. Mercy Academy and graduated in 1972. She later drove school bus for Wayland Union Schools for 27 years. Alice was a great cook and...

Memorial service pending for William Reurink, 69

August 19, 2022

William Lee Reurink “Wilber," 69, lost his 10-year battle with cancer died Tuesday, Aug. 16, in Wayland. Wilber’s faith was one of the most important aspects of his life. He volunteered on several mission trips to Guatemala, Haiti, Africa and Uganda, where he built schools, a church and farms. He...

Elizabeth Kiraly’s sharing of memories will be Aug. 31

August 18, 2022

Elizabeth Kiraly, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 16. Family was very important to Elizabeth. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially traveling with them. She is survived by her sons Garry, Mario, and Harry (Ann); eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings Bonnie Welch, Denise Greeley; and many nieces, nephews, extended family,...

Memorial visitation is Aug. 28 for Marie Webster, 71

August 18, 2022

Marie Adeline Webster, age 71, died at home in Wayland Monday, Aug. 15. Marie was a bookworm who loved to read her favorite author, Stephen King. She also enjoyed watching the birds, especially cardinals, hummingbirds and robins. She loved lilacs and the color yellow. She was often described as a...

Services planned Tuesday for Margaret Powers, 93

August 12, 2022

Margaret Powers, 93, died Wednesday, Aug. 10. Margaret was not only a loving mom, but a best friend to her son. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was quick to share a laugh. She loved her flower gardens and birds, especially cardinals and hummingbirds. She is survived by...

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