Category: Obituaries

Service for Dick Koperski, 93, will be at St. Stanislaus

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Richard “Dick” L. Koperski, age 93, died Sunday, April 14. He is survived by his children Steven (Valerie) Koperski, Elaine (Greg) Morris, Vincent (Colleen) Koperski, Richard (Diane) Koperski; grandchildren Colleen (Mike) Powell, Christine (Brian) Gavin, Anna Walsh, Gregory (Maggie) Morris, Steven (Sydney) Morris, Benjamin Koperski, Katie Koperski, Henry, Sam, and...
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Celebration of life for Patrick Schaendorf delayed

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Patrick Allen Schaendorf, age 52, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 14, at his home in Wayland. Patrick enjoyed all things outdoors, including hunting and fishing and just being outside in nature. Patrick loved riding his Harley and cruising near and far. He also loved his dogs, Levi and Wyatt, and his...
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Service at St. Therese is Monday for Orlys Sevigny

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Orlys Mary Sevigny, age 91, died Monday, April 15, at her home in Wayland. Orlys enjoyed many things, including sewing, cross-stitch and crocheting. She had the skill to make almost anything with a sewing machine. She was also an animal lover. Orlys and Richard enjoyed attending and watching NASCAR together....
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Memorial open house is Friday for Fred Tubergen

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Frederick Allen "Fred" Tubergen, age 80, Leighton Township, died Sunday, April 14. Fred was a hard worker and kept busy. He was a social butterfly and was a huge NASCAR fan. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Maki) Tubergen; children, LeAnne (David) Hoekstra, Deb (Brian) Wagner, Randy Tubergen; granddaughters,...
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Julia Rayman dies at local assisted living facility

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Julia Irene Rayman died in her sleep at The Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland Friday April 12, just a few days before her 72nd birthday.  She was born on April 16, 1952, in Kalamazoo, to Robert and Elaine (Evink) Morrison. Julia was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, sister...
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Service April 29 for Martin sports booster Dick Herp

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Dick Harrison Herp, age 77 of Martin, died Saturday, April 13. Dick enjoyed many things, including Broncos and Lions football, spending time with his family and friends, and puttering around in his garage. One of his best and most familiar qualities was that he could make a friend with anyone...
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Funeral will be Friday for Martin native Harold Rantz

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Harold G. Rantz died Saturday April 13, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. He was 93. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Martin Township, the son of Donald and LaVerne (Allen) Rantz. Harold dedicated more than 40 years of his life to working at various construction companies through Operating Engineers...
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German native Reinhard Petermeier dies at age 61

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Reinhard Franz-Georg Petermeier, age 61 of Moline, died Thursday, April 11. He came to the U.S. from Germany in 1984 and worked as a journeyman tool and die maker for 38 years before retiring in 2022. Since then he enjoyed traveling the U.S. with his wife in their motor home,...
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Funeral mass is Tuesday for Joyce Nausieda, 89

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Joyce Elaine Nausieda (Chrisman), age 89, died Wednesday, April 10. Joyce Elaine was a woman of strong faith, a spirited woman who was very generous and always helping those with a need. She and her late husband, Bill, were beautiful dancers. They would travel to polka festivals near and far....
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Funeral will be Monday for Beverly Caywood of Dorr

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Beverly Jean Caywood (nee Brenner) died Tuesday, April 9. She was 87. Born on Oct. 3, 1936, in Allegan, Beverly walked through life with a spirit of gratitude, embodying the virtues of a Proverbs 31 woman as a dedicated and loving homemaker. Her love for God's creation was evident in...
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