Obituaries – Page 59

Services for Dan Genther, 72, will be Saturday

April 6, 2022

Albert Daniel “Dan” Genther, age 72, died Monday, April 4. Dan enjoyed everything outdoors. He loved hunting, spending time at the family cabin with family and friends, but his faith was especially important to him. He enjoyed going for rides on his Harley, boating on Lake Michigan, and relaxing at his log...

Visitation will be Monday, April 11, for Wendy Timm

April 4, 2022

Wendy Lue Timm, age 64 of Hastings, died at her home Friday, April 1. Wendy is survived by her husband, James; three children AJ (Andi), Josh (Jenifer), and Cody; six grandchildren Jenna, Allie, Peyton, Alivia, Audri, and Lincoln; seven brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Wendy was raised...

Globe reporter’s husband dies of cancer at age 74

April 4, 2022

Thomas Wayne Kuyt, 74, of Hudsonville, husband of former Penasee Globe reporter Sherry Kuyty, died Monday, April 4.Tom was a father of eight and grandfather of 15, and had been married to Sherry (Snider) for 47 years. The grandson of Dutch immigrants, Tom was the second son of Helen and...

Celebration of life for Tim Benish, 44, is Saturday

April 1, 2022

Timothy Allen Benish, age 44, died Friday, March 25. Tim worked for Irish Tree Services. He is surived by his father and stepmom, Donald Benish (Skinny) and Marilyn Benish; mother and stepdad Laurie Benish and Terry Boynton; brothers Donald (Wendy) Benish Jr., Chris Benish, Pat (Kathy) Kelley; niece, Hannah Benish;...

Private service slated for former beauty salon owner

March 31, 2022

Florence Aubrey Warner, age 83, died Saturday March 26. She was born May 14, 1938, in Grand Rapids, to Emma and William Gillispie. Aubrey is survived by her four children Mike, Ann, Mary, and Bob; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She owned her own beauty salon and will be remembered...

Funeral mass will be Friday for Bob Coppens, 88

March 31, 2022

Bob Coppens, age 88, died Saturday, March 26. Bob served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a proud man who always made family his number one priority. He was the hit of the party and the best joke teller. Bob was a worldwide...

Services set for Dorr native Corwin Bredeweg, 84

March 30, 2022

Dorr native Corwin Jay Bredeweg, age 84, died March 25. He was born on Dec. 9, 1937, in Dorr. He graduated from Hope College and then attended University of Kansas, where he earned his PhD in both chemistry and mathematics. While at KU, he met and fell in love with...

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday for Roger Sousley

March 26, 2022

Roger Orville Sousley, a lifetime Michigander, son, husband, father, brother, Marine and friend, died Thursday morning, March 242. He was married to Rosemary T. Sousley who preceded his death in 2012. They were blessed with four children, six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Roger is survived by his children Linda Ranville...

Czech immigrant George Esterle of Dorr dies at age 91

March 22, 2022

George Jiri Esterle of Dorr died March 6. He was 91. Born April 12, 1930, he immigrated with his family to the U.S. from Czechoslovakia in the early 1970s. He was an electrical engineer who very much enjoyed building windmills. His love of the outdoors and gardening will be remembered,...

Visitation set in Hopkins for dog trainer, horse farrier

March 22, 2022

John A. Johnston, born to Jack and Ginny Johnston Oct. 19, 1951, did Monday, March 21. He was the middle child and only boy, with Pammie being the oldest and Bethany, the youngest. John began his K-12 education by walking across the street to Breton Downs Elementary and finished as...

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