Obituaries

Jeanette “Jan” Schwartz, age 84, died Monday, June 14. Jan retired from Wayland Union Schools as a bus driver after 15 years. She worked as a hairdresser out of her…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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;…

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…