Obituaries – Page 81

Mass of Christian burial is Monday for Eleanore Bosek

July 16, 2021

Eleanore F. Bosek died Wednesday, July 14, at the Wings of Hope Hospice in Allegan. She was born on the first day of spring, March 20, 1924, and was 97 years of age. Eleanore was a lifelong member at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Hilliards. She was a member of...

Graveside service Friday for Donald Guritz of Hopkins

July 15, 2021

Donald Guritz, 75, of Hopkins, died Monday, July 12, at home. Born Dec. 2, 1945 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Harvey Guritz and Betty Stegeman. Don graduated from Allegan High School in 1964. He served his country from 1964 to 1966, spending one year in Vietnam....

Moline native Grace Verwys passes at age 96

July 13, 2021

Grace Verwys, age 96, of Grand Rapids, died Monday, July 12. She was born in Moline to Andrew and Fannie Pasma. Grace had a servant's heart and lived a life devoted to her family and friends. She is survived by her children, David and Kathleen Verwys, Phillip and Jean Verwys; grandchildren,...

Memorial visitation slated for Ronald Pinckney, 62

July 13, 2021

Ronald Lee Pinckney, age 62, died Saturday, July 10. Ronnie graduated from East Grand Rapids High School. Ronnie was a truck driver for 40 plus years and spent his free time hunting. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Bobbie Pinckney; children Dustin (Felicia Stora) Pinckney; stepchildren Chona...

Memorial service will be Tuesday for Linda Wykstra

July 10, 2021

Linda Lea Wykstra, 72, of Martin, died Saturday, July 10, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. She was born Oct.25, 1948, to Paul and Elene Plank, Linda grew up in Holt and met her husband, Earl Wykstra, on a blind date in 1970 and they married a year later. Linda...

No service planned for Bruce Leech, 77, of Dorr

July 10, 2021

Bruce E. Leech, age 77, died Thursday July 8. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Karen, who was his soul mate as well for 26 years. He also leaves behind children Bruce Jr (Laura), Kimberly (Tony), Scott (Carol). Step children Scott (Lea), Robin (Eric) and Rebecca (Jeff), 14...

Mass of Christian Burial Friday for Steve Shelley, 70

July 10, 2021

Steve Shelley Sr., age 70, died Friday, July 9. Steve graduated from Wayland Union High School in 1969 and attended Ferris State University. He was a professional cook. Steve worked for Rowe International for 30 plus years and spent the last few years enjoying retirement with his wife. He is...

Robert Clawson’s services will be at Hopkins home

July 8, 2021

The visitation and funeral for Robert Clawson will be held Thursday and Friday at his family home at 2281 126th Ave., Hopkins. Clawson, 85, was born Jan. 26, 1936, and died Monday, July 5. Born Jan. 26, 1936, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Grover and Florence...

Graveside service Friday for Sarah Jane Bluhm, 83

July 8, 2021

Sarah Jane (Munger) Bluhm, age 83, of Salem Township, died Sunday morning, July 4, at her home after a battle with cancer. Sarah Jane was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Midland, the daughter of Miles and Osa (Harding) Munger. She had worked in the nursing field for 27 years at...

Services July 2 for WHS grad Robert VanderPloeg

June 30, 2021

Robert L. Vander Ploeg of Dorr died Tuesday, June 29. He was 73. He was born on March 14, 1948, and was a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School. Robert was involved in the Wayland Community for more than 40 years. He worked at Steelcase for 29 years. Robert met...

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