Obituaries

William Allen Simpson of Hopkins died Thursday, Aug. 25, at Holland Hospital. He was 46. Born Oct. 14, 1975, in Allegan, he was the son of Janis Stora and William…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…