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Jan Breen, 72, dies after lengthy battle with cancer
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…
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Solar Winds co-founder Mike Gillman dies at age 67
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…
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Funeral Oct. 30 in Hastings for David Hawkins, age 68
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…
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Skilled Martin seamstress Marilyn Katje dies at 81
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…
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Services Wednesday for Army vet Jerald Kamps, 91
Jerald H. Kamps, age 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 20. Jerald served his country in the US Army He is survived by his children Jan (Ron) Wubbeling, Rhonda (Bill) Vogt, Kay…
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Ex-U.S. Navy electrician Gordy Meredith dies at 62
Gordon Durelle Meredith, age 62, died Monday, Oct. 18. Gordy served his country in the United States Navy, where he was an electrician on any ship he served on and…
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Service slated for Nov. 8 at St. Therese for Walter Kles
Walter Kles, age 91, died Monday, Oct. 18. He is survived by his children Fran (Steven) Howard; grandchildren Ryan (Michelle) McBride, Travis Howard; great-granddaughter, Maci Kay; nephew, many nieces and…
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Service slated for ‘Babe’ Kraima, 89, at CRC Saturday
Marion “Babe” Kraima, age 89, died Monday, Oct. 18. Marion was a charter member of Wayland Christian Reformed Church. After spending time raising her six children, she worked at Keebler…
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Robert Romeo, 74, wants those attending funeral to wear baseball hats
Robert Vincent Romeo, age 74 of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 15. He was the son of Amelia and Vincent Romeo, born and raised in Baltimore, Md. Robert had a profound…
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No services planned for Air Force veteran Robert Howe
Robert Nathan Howe of Dorr died Sunday, Oct. 10, at the age of 74. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 20, 1937. He joined the United States Air…