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Martin Dragway founder John Grivins dies at age 83
John Grivins, founder of the U.S.-131 Martin Dragway almost 60 years ago, died Friday morning, Jan. 28. He was 83. John was born in Riga, Latvia, on Nov. 13, 1938,…
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Visitation is Saturday for Nathan Valentine, only 24
Nathan Lee Valentine, age 24, of Wayland, died unexpectedly at home Monday Jan. 24. Nate enjoyed spending time in conversation with those he loved. He also loved almost anyone he…
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Former Wayland School Board member dies at 75
Francis G. Lindgren, age 75 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Jan. 20, after a long illness. Francis retired, after 30 years, from Spartan Stores, Inc. in Grand Rapids and went on…
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Funeral mass slated for Monday for Gertie Taylor
Gertrude Catherine Taylor, age 94, died Saturday, Jan. 22, while surrounded by her family. Gertie lived through the depression. She walked three to four miles to school. She worked in…
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Funeral Tuesday for Lila Carr, 79, at Hopkins church
Lila May Carr (Wilcox) of Hopkins died Monday, Jan. 17. Lila was born on Feb. 23, 1942, in Ionia, Michigan to Homer and Hazel Wilcox (Corey). She was married to…
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Visitation scheduled for Saturday for Nancy Bos, 89
Nancy Louise (Freeland) Bos, 89, of Wayland, died Monday, Jan. 17. The daughter of Russell and Marian Freeland, she was born and raised in Grand Rapids graduating from South High…
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Covid takes ‘Boots’ Herring, honorary Hopkins FFAer
Milton Eugene "Boots" Herring died Saturday, Jan. 15, at his home in Hopkins of complications due to Covid at the age of 90. Boots was born on Aug. 7, 1931,…
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Mass of Christian Burial Friday for John Wolowicz
John Charles Wolowicz, age 72 of Middleville, Sunday, Jan. 16. John was born on March 29, 1949, in Hastings to Walter and Julia (Narcaroti) Wolowicz. He served as a member…
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Funeral Jan. 19 for U.S. Taxpayers Party activist
William "Bill" Mohr, age 62, died Thursday, Jan. 13. Bill and second wife Cheryl were members of New Life Baptist Fellowship for many years and after moving to Martin began to…
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Funeral mass Wednesday for Barbara Lenhart, 65
Barbara “Aunt Barb” Harriet Lenhart, age 65 of Byron Center, died Saturday, Jan. 15, after battling cancer. Barb was a beloved wife and mother who loved Jesus with all her…