Category: Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Ruth Kelley, 82

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Ruth Kelley, age 82, died Wednesday, May 5. She is survived by her children Debra (Fraser) Jones, Patrick (Kathy) Kelley, Maureen Curtis, Micheal Kelley, Colleen (Brad) Hamill; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Kelley. Visitation...
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Funeral mass at St. Stan’s Saturday for ‘Beck’ Smith

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Leo A. Smith died at his home in Dorr of cancer Tuesday, May 4. He was 92. Born Sept. 11, 1928, to Antone and Hartsel Smith of Belmont Addition, Mich., he was the second of seven children. He is survived by brothers and sisters Anna, Paul, Alice, and Richard. He...
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Funeral Friday for WHS graduate Dennis Helmholdt

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Dennis J. Helmholdt, 63, a 1976 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, May 1. Dennis could always be found attending his children's and now grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved his time spent on the golf course. Dennis was a loyal manager at Godwin Hardware for more than 45 years....
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Carol D’Agostino, age 64, dies of extended illness

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Carol Lynn D’Agostino, age 64, died while sitting with her husband Saturday, May 1, after an extended illness. Carol had many hobbies, including cooking, baking, crafts, and especially her kids. She was well known for her homemade lasagna — spending hours to make sure the ingredients were “just right." She...
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Matriarch of Gonzales family, Beatrice, dies at 88

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The matriarch of the Gonzales family, Beatrice (Zamora) Gonzales, died Saturday May 1. She was 88. She began every day praying and reading the Bible. The love for her family was and will forever be remembered. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. All 17 of her children...
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Local farm businessman Bill Sebright dies at 81

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William Louis Sebright of Allegan died Tuesday, April 28. He was 81. Bill was born on Dec. 16, 1939 in Concord, Calif., the son of Bernice (Powell) and Nelson Sebright, “Bea and Mickey.” Bill graduated from Martin High School in 1957 and opened his own fruit stand in Glenn, Mich....
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Services scheduled for Thursday for Bill Berends

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Bill Berends, age 77, died Thursday, April 29. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bernetta Berends; children Cheryl (Randy) Smith (Nate and Tabi, Rachael and Adam, Alex, Tiffany, Marquise, Darius, Henryk), Missy (Bill) Palmatter (Kelsey, Colby, Hunter), Heidi Poll (Brianna and Nathan, Holden); great-grandchildren Kace, Jamieson, and...
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Service will be Monday for Alan Clausen of Wayland

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Alan J. Clausen, 87, died Wednesday, April 28. Alan retired from General Motors after 31 years. He was an avid golfer at Yankee Springs Golf Club for 40 years. Alan is survived by his children, Randy Clausen, Jon Clausen; son-in-law, Dennis Cooper; grandchildren Corina (Josh) Reminga, Kate (Ryan) Avink, Kevin...
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Service for Dorothy Rowe of Martin, 75, will be Friday

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Dorothy M. Rowe, 75, of Martin, died Sunday, April 25. She loved camping, riding motorcycles, and most of all, her Bible and spending time with her family. Dorothy was a life-long member of the VFW Women's Auxilliary, Charlotte Post. Dorothy is survived by her children, Major (Tammy) Rowe, Harold Rowe, Vernon...
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Funeral is Saturday in Wayland for Kenny Shue

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Kenny R. Shue, 63, died Monday, April 26. Kenny was a family man and the “greatest papa” to his four grandchildren. He was a huge Detroit sports fan, especially of his beloved Tigers. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his boys hunting and going to the...
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