Obituaries

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,…

Linda Kay DeJong, age 80, died Wednesday, Oct. 5. Growing up in Martin on her parents’ farm, Linda had a fondness for horses. She owned, cared for, and enjoyed horseback…

Delia Evelyn (DeHoog) Church, described as a woman with integrity, died Monday, Oct. 3. She was 87. Born June 10, 1935, her legacy of family and friends is vast. Her…

Lois Marguerite Niemchick/Hooker, age 93, of Wayland, died Peacefully Saturday, Oct 1 peacefully at her  home. Lois  worked as a pharmacy tech at Nickels Pharmacy for many  years and then…