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Then & Now President Donna Jean Smith passes at age 79
Donna Jean Smith, age 79 of Wayland, died Thursday, June 2. She was president of the Then & Now Historical Society based in Dorr. Donna was a founding member of…
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Memorial service June 26 for retired Steeby teacher
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at United Church of Wayland for retired Wayland elementary teacher Starlite Pardee, who died at age 98. Starlite Few…
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Kenneth Bieber’s mother dies of Covid-related illness
Shirley Mae Shirley Mae Bieber, age 89, of Byron Center died Sunday May 29, at the Oaks of Byron Center Nursing Facility where she resided for the past 17 months…
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Memorial service Saturday for Colleen Sperlik, age 60
Colleen Marie Sperlik, age 60, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 29. Colleen was born on Jan. 16, 1962, in St. Joseph, Mich., to Jay and Lois (Ziemke) Craig. She is…
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Funeral for Martin native Ron Lyons will be Monday
Everett Ron Lyons died Saturday, May 28, in Kalamazoo. He was born March 16, 1933, in Martin, the son of Everett and Charlotte “Ruth” (Finley) Lyons. Ron graduated from Martin…
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No funeral is scheduled for George Weedall, 70
George M. Weedall, age 70, died at home Wednesday, May 25. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Weedall, and mother, Lue Snoeyink. He is survived by his…
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Service Monday in Byron Center for Scott Taylor, 48
Scott Allan Taylor died Sunday, May 15, at the age of 48. Scott worked at Lumbermen’s as a truck driver. He loved his church New Life of Wayland and volunteering…
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Funeral will be Friday in Dorr for Harlan Myers, 84
Harlan Myers died Saturday, May 14, at the age of 84. Harlan served his country in the United States Marines. He worked for GM for 31 years and after retirement…
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Retired State Police Trooper Terry Whitley dies at age 80
Alec Tyrrell Whitley, died Sunday, May 15, at Green Acres Assisted Living Facility in Wayland after a long struggle with cancer. Terry was born Oct. 4, 1941, in Frankfort, to…
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No public service set for Dennis Willover of Martin
Dennis Willover of Martin, died Thursday, May 12, at his home. Cremation has taken place. No public services are scheduled at this time. Contributions in memory of Dennis may be made…