Category: Obituaries

Private family burial slated for Floyd Shettler of Martin

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Floyd Shettler died away Sunday, Oct. 10, at his home in Martin. He was 73. Born Nov. 27, 1947, in Bay City, to Floyd Sr. and Maida (Rowley) Shettler, Floyd attended Handy High School in Bay City and graduated in 1965. He served his country in the Army National Guard....
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Wendy Winger celebration of life delayed until 2022

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Wendy Lynn Winger, age 53, died Saturday, Oct. 9. A 1986 graduate of Wayland High School, Wendy managed the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, where she was employed for 33 years. She started her career as a pediatric nurse. She leaves a legacy of tireless devotion...
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Funeral Monday for former custodian Rose Hancock

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Rose Marie Hancock, age 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, while surrounded by her family. Rose was a lifetime resident of Dorr and was involved in many organizations, including Project Hope in Dorr and Epiphany Lutheran Church, where she was a devoted member. In her 50s she returned to Wayland Union...
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Funeral will be Saturday in Dorr for Barbara Turner, 89

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Barbara Elaine (Hunter) Turner, age 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 5. Barbara never met a stranger. She had a heart for others, befriending people with whom she came into contact. As a homemaker, she cherished her family by creating a warm and inviting home for them. She loved the Lord and...
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Service Friday at St. Stan’s for ‘Rocky’ Kurdelski, 83

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Thomas “Rocky” Kurdelski, age 83 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 4. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerri Kurdelski; children Christine (fiance' James Head) Katterheinrich, Thomas (Marie) Kurdelski, Kenneth (Carrie) Kurdelski, and Matthew (Katie) Kurdelski; seven grandchildren Kasey Katterheinrich, Cody Katterheinrich, Adam Kurdelski, Melina Kurdelski, Caleb Kurdelski,...
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Longtime area Realtor Pete Howard, 79, dies of Covid

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Word has been received of the death of longtime Wayland-area Realtor Pete Howard Saturday, Oct. 2, at Holland Hospital. He was 79. His son, Mike, posted on Facebook, "Howard contracted the Delta version of Covid a little over a week ago. We thought he would come through it as he...
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Mass of Christian Burial is Oct. 12 for Arlene Pitsch

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Arlene Laura Pitsch, age 91, died Saturday, Oct 2. Arlene and Loren were partners in life and in Pitsch Wrecking Company. She believed in the value of education, which was provided to her children. Because of her interest in health and fitness, she was active in various sports. She enjoyed...
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Service Thursday for Karen VanderZand of Wayland

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Karen Jo VanderZand, age 61, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021 at home in Wayland. Karen had open arms and an open heart; she made family of everyone with whom she came into contact and those who needed a home. She will be deeply missed by all. She is survived by...
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Hopkins farmer, auctioneer Homer Skinner dies at 61

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Longtime Hopkins area farmer and auctioneer Homer Skinner died Thursday, Sept. 30, at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. Homer was born Jan. 16, 1960, in Monterey Township, son of the late Howard and Sarah Jane Skinner-Simmons. He graduated from Hopkins High School in 1979. Homer started working on the farm...
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Service will be Tuesday for Laurie Ybema of Hopkins

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Laurie Ybema, 54, of Hopkins died Wednesday evening, Sept. 29, Laurie Denise (Pessman) Ybema was born on October 5, 1966 in Morrison, Illinois. She was educated at Morrison Community Schools, Mount Saint Clare College, and Dordt College. Laurie's passions in life were her grandchildren, church life, homeschool educating her daughters,...
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