Category: Obituaries

Visitation will be Thursday for Karon Lynema of Dorr

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Karon Lynema, age 59, died Sunday, Oct. 31. Karon loved music, gardening, crafts and her dogs. Her faith was important to her and she loved her time spent at Sandy Pines Chapel. She is survived by her husband, Mark Lynema; mom, Linda (Bruce) Hotrum; dad, LeRoy Beukema; daughters Christina (Rick)...
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No service planned for Bernie Clawson Jr. of Dorr

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Bernard Francis Clawson Jr., age 87, died Saturday, Oct. 30, at home in Dorr. He served his country in the United States Army. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed being outdoors. Bernie is survived many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Clawson;...
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Pokagon band member Kevin Hall of Hopkins dies

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Kevin Hall of Hopkins died Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Kevin was born on May 5, 1964, in Mt. Pleasant to his late parents Isaac Hall, and Phoebe (Stevens “Pokagon”) Hall. Kevin graduated from Hopkins High School and was known for being a fierce football player. He would take that same...
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Roxie Dandrow, 68, dies; she sought no funeral services

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Roxann R. Dandrow, age 68, died Friday, Oct. 29. Roxie loved to visit with friends and family and could make a friend wherever she went. She is survived by siblings Marsha (Bill) Pettersen, Stanley (Kristi) Northrop; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was preceded in death by...
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Services will be Tuesday for Carl Haveman of Martin

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Carl Haveman, age 90, of Martin, died Friday, Oct. 29. Number six of nine siblings, Carl graduated from Martin Agricultural High School in 1949. He began farm-related work as a kid and became a dairy farmer from his high school days on. He was a lifelong member of East Martin...
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Graveside service Thursday for Marijane DeWeerd, 63

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Marijane Susan DeWeerd, a mentally and physically handicapped individual injured by vaccine in the 1960s, died Monday, Oct. 25. Mary, born May 27, 1958, in Plainwell, was 63. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland Township. Her survivors include older brother,...
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Jan Breen, 72, dies after lengthy battle with cancer

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Janet “Jan” Breen, age 72, died Saturday, Oct. 23. Jan was a woman of many traits. She was beautiful, strong, and fierce — a true warrior. She battled cancer for 17 years of her life with grace and dignity. She deeply cared for her family and helped shape who they...
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Solar Winds co-founder Mike Gillman dies at age 67

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Michael (Mike) Gillman Linsea of Gun Lake died Thursday, Oct. 14. He was 67. The characteristics Mike will be remembered for are his generosity, intelligence, integrity, humor, love of the environment, and pride of his family, close friends, land, and home. Mike was born Oct. 11, 1954 in Grand Rapids...
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Funeral Oct. 30 in Hastings for David Hawkins, age 68

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David James Hawkins, 68, of Wayland died Thursday, Oct. 21. David was born on July 16, 1953, preceded in death by his parents Frank and Barbara. He is survived by his beloved Clare and his children, Treena, Justin, Cary, and Evan, and his six grandchildren. Visitation will be held at...
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Skilled Martin seamstress Marilyn Katje dies at 81

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Marilyn Katje died Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Allegan General Hospital. She was 81. She was born Feb. 15, 1940, in Orangeville, the daughter of Forrest and Francis (Allen) Rantz. She worked for Kal-Equip for 25 years, Haworth and National Water Lift until her retirement. Marilyn enjoyed crafting, gardening, crocheting and...
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