Obituaries

Victor Smith, age 85, died Thursday, Aug. 1. He was preceded in death by his wife, MaryAnn Smith. He is survived by his children Michael Smith, Larry (Jennifer) Smith, and…

Joe John Skultety, Gun Lake, died Friday, Aug. 2. He was born June 14, 1932, at his home near Gun Lake. He joined the Navy at 17 years old and…

Timothy Lee Arndt, age 66, of Hopkins, died Saturday July 28, in Grand Rapids, leaving behind a legacy of ingenuity, dedication and love. Born on April 10, 1958, to Lavern…

Sandra Marian Cook (Carlson) died Sunday, July 28. She was 80. She was born July 5, 1944 in Cadillac. Sandra married James Dean Cook in Caro, Aug. 28, 1965. She…

Dr. Robert Lewis Church, 82 of Wayland, died Sunday, July 28. Robert was a caring man, father, husband, avid golfer and lifelong member of the Salem Indian Mission Church. He…

Donna M. Hurst (Bird), 72, of Cobb Lake, formerly of Dorr, died Tuesday, July 23, at Faith Hospice Trillium Woods in Byron Center. She was born Dec. 20,1951, to Ken…

John Funk Jr., age 86, of Dorr, died Tuesday, July 23. John is survived by his wife of 19 years, Sharon Funk, ; step-parents, Richard and Irene Ward; his children,…

Lois Marie Hays, 91, of Allegan, died Saturday, July 20, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born Aug. 16, 1932, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Troy…

Joyce A. (Jager) Dewey, age 89, of Wayland, died Wednesday, July 17. Joyce and her husband, Jack, shared nearly 71 years of marriage and built a happy home together. She…

Mary Louise Stoken (Garter), formerly of Wayland, died Tuesday, July 9. She was 85. Mary loved the beaches and the lighthouse of Grand Haven, where she grew up and went…