Category: Obituaries

Former Apple Core, Orchard Hills owner Al Baker dies

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Alan Kim Baker, 64, of Hastings, former owner of the Apple Core Lounge and Orchard Hills Golf Course, Gun Lake, died Wednesday, June 9. He was born on May 21, 1957, in Coldwater to Roger Baker and Rosa Venturini Ledesma. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simply Cremations in Grand Rapids....
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Martin native Eddie Oetman passes at age 81

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Eddie Oetman, age 81, died Wednesday, June 9, at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on Nov. 14, 1939, in Martin to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Eddie lived for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed farming and was an active member of the United Methodist Church. He lived to...
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Celebration of life Thursday in Martin for Jack Alles

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Jack Bernard Alles, age 83, died Wednesday, June 9. Jack enjoyed his family, church and volunteering at Lake Alfred Ministries in Florida. His passion was to help others with their vehicles or anything he could fix. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Arlene Alles; children Sandy (Dale)...
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Judy Cooper’s celebration of life is in Dorr Saturday

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Judith Ann "Judy" Cooper, 75, of Dorr, formerly of Hudson, Fla., died Monday, June 7. Judy was fun-loving and had a great sense of humor. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all her heart. Judy is survived by her children, Roger Cooper Jr. and Dawn (Ray) Zarate; grandchildren, Christopher...
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Celebration of life for Ray Silvis Sr. to be announced

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Raymond Silvis passed away Sunday, June 6, at the age of 70. Ray served in the United States Marines from 1968 to 1972. He was a wonderful soul who loved to make people laugh. He humored the nurses and doctors of every hospital, doctors office, or clinic he entered. He...
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Myrtle Miller of Hopkins had a private funeral

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Myrtle Mae (Nakken) Miller, 87, of Hopkins, died Friday, May 28. Born Oct. 26, 1933, in Salem Township, she was the ninth child of 12born to the late Benjamin and Tiena (Van Dam) Nakken. She married Roy Arthur Miller on Aug. 19, 1958, and together they shared nearly 63 years...
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Services will be Saturday for WHS grad Travis Harris

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Travis Wayne Harris, age 39, died unexpectedly June 6, at his home. A graduate of Wayland High School, Travis served his country in the United States Marine Corps with two tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq and was then honorably discharged in 2008. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, especially...
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Funeral will be Thursday for Deb (Schwab) Chrisman

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Deb Chrisman, age 68, died Thursday, June 3. She is survived by her mother, Rosemary Poulson; daughters Kelli Poulson, April (Shelly) Swainston, and Amanda (Don) McDowell; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; seven brothers; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Schwab, and three...
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Celebration of life is later for Sheryl Greenway, 65

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Sheryl S. Greenway (Doty), 65, of Hopkins, died Saturday May 29. Sheryl loved owls and being outdoors, but loved spending time with family. She was an avid Tigers, Lions and Red Wings fan. She loved her dog Teddy. Sheryl retired from Super Service, LLC. She was a longtime member of...
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Vietnam veteran Bob Wyle of Shelbyville dies at 72

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Robert "Bob" W. Wyle, Sr., aged 72, of Shelbyville, died Friday, May 28. He served in the US Army from 1969 to 1972 during the Vietnam War. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, his Corvettes and riding his motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Renee; son, Robert W. Wyle, Jr.;...
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