Obituaries

Service Jan. 15 for Hopkins dairy farmer David Schafer

David Schafer died Tuesday, Jan.11, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. He married Geraldine Blackwood on July 23, 1985. They raised their family of six children on the farm.…

Editor January 15, 2022

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Funeral is Wednesday for WHS grad Deb Kammeraad

Wayland High School graduate Debra VanOtterloo Kammeraad, 64, of Kentwood, died Thursday, Jan. 13. Debra was an avid reader and enjoyed cooking, sports, gardening and spending time with her family.…

Editor January 14, 2022

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Lifelong Watson Twp. artist William Simpson, 70, dies

William Ross Simpson, died of cancer Sunday, Jan. 9, at his home in Watson Township. He was 70 years old. William was born on Oct. 5, 1951, in Allegan, to…

Editor January 13, 2022

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David TeGrootenhuis’ life celebration undetermined

David Allen TeGrootenhuis, age 77, died Wednesday, Jan. 5. Dave was someone you could always look up to, count on and would help out in any way he could. Born…

Editor January 13, 2022

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David Wobma’s celebration of life will be at Bay Pointe

David Wobma of Wayland died Saturday, Jan. 8. He was 70 years old. He was predeceased by his wife, Deb, and his parents, Ruth and Donald Wobma. He is survived…

Editor January 13, 2022

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Celebration of life later this year for Donna Sweers, 68

Donna Schurkamp Sweers has died at the age of 68. Donna attended Muskegon Orchard View Public Schools through 10th grade, and graduated from Wayland High School in 1971. She attended…

Editor January 12, 2022

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Edward Lipski’s funeral to include military honors

Michael "Sarge" Edward Lipski, 69, of Shelbyville, died early Wednesday Jan. 5. Michael was born October 2, 1952 in Grand Rapids, to Edward and Louise Lipski. He was a graduate…

Editor January 11, 2022

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Service will be Friday in Otsego for Allen Dennis

Allen R. Dennis, 69, of Wayland, died Friday, Jan. 7, at his home. Allen was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Lee Roy and Helen (Berger)…

Editor January 11, 2022

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Service Friday in Byron Center for David Eaton

David Eugene Eaton died Sunday, Jan. 9. He was 84. David was born in Kalamazoo to Kenneth and “June” Eaton on July 27, 1937, and graduated from State High School…

Editor January 10, 2022

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Life celebration in May for Frances VanAllsburg, 93

Frances VanAllsburg, age 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 5. Frances was born in Prinsburg, MN, where she grew up with six brothers and sisters. She then moved to Michigan to attend…

Editor January 10, 2022