Category: Obituaries

Vehicle-pedestrian crash victim’s service private

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Bert Stiles, the woman who was killed by a passing vehicle while walking to her mailbox on March Road Wednesday, will have a private family funeral. She was born June 17, 1952, in Marshall, the daughter of George and Mabel (Ousley) Robinson. As a young woman Bert worked at Denniston...
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Service Thursday for plane crash victim David Peahl

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David Tyson Peahl, 70, of Wayland, died in a plane crash near South Haven Tuesday, Aug. 2. He spent his childhood surrounded by his close-knit family on Lake Minnetonka; a place that held fond memories of lake activities, skiing, and water sports. His family moved to Wheaton, IL and he...
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Funeral will be Thursday for Clayton Meyer of Dorr

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Clayton Dewey Meyer, 75, of Dorr, died late Saturday morning, Aug. 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Clayton served in the U.S. Army. He could be simply described as, "a good dude." He had an infectious gruff, dry sense of humor paired with a mechanical aptitude that he...
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Wayland administrator Jeff Schilthroat’s wife, 60, dies

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Michele Lynn Schilthroat, 60, of Middleville, wife of former Wayland Union Schools Transportation Supervisor Jeff Schilthroat, died Thursday, Aug. 4. Michele dearly loved her family and enjoyed a special bond with her grandchildren. Michele is survived by her husband, Jeff Schilthroat; her children and grandchildren, Josh and Elizabeth Cisler (Claire...
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Services set Saturday in Moline for Ruth Jager

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Ruth Jager, age 94, of Moline died Saturday, Aug. 6. Ruth worked for more than 35 years at Pitney Bowes, where she was known as the go to person, always hearing "Hey Ruth." She is survived by her sister, Susie Coleman; sisters-in-law, Beverly De Vries, Bonnie (John) Tolsma, Barbara Jager...
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Steve Crimmins’ funeral arrangements done in Dorr

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Steve Crimmins died Friday, Aug. 5. He was 68. Steve was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved helping others create memories through videography. When not using his multimedia skills on the computer, he loved to spend time with family and travel. He is survived by his...
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Funeral is Thursday for animal lover Justine Stora

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Justine R. Stora, age 89, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Though Justine lived more years in Wayland than in Grand Rapids, a part of her heart will always be across the river on the west side of town. She always wanted to be everyone’s guardian angel. Justine was a quiet and...
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Infant Hopkins child dies only 2 hours after his birth

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James Alan Zapolnik, infant son of Jennifer Lynn Strickland Zapolnik and Anthony “Tony” Robert Zapolnik of Hopkins, was born at 7:30 p.m. July 30, at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. During his brief hour-and-a-half of life, baby James was surrounded by family, baptized and dedicated to Jesus.He passed away in...
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Memorial service Sept. 24 for Catherine Smith-Yoder

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Catherine Ann (Smith-Yoder) Noordyke died Monday, Aug. 1, at her home. She was 67. Born Dec. 10, 1954, to Paul Smith and Lois (Morgenstern) Boniface, Catherine attended and graduated from Delton High School and then enlisted in the Navy. She met and married her husband, Joseph, in 2006. Cathi enjoyed...
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Arlene Wykstra of Martin area dies in Kalamazoo

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Arlene Wykstra died Monday, Aug. 1, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was 68. She was born Feb. 28, 1954, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (Tammeling) Koning. Arlene worked at Parker Hannifin for 20 years until her retirement in 2010. She was also a consultant for...
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