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Former local man Robert Marquard dies at age 74
Robert W. Marquard, age 74, of Plainwell, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 1. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Wayland, to Walter and Olive (Baderow) Marquard. He…
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Celebration of life for Pat Brendemihl is Wednesday
Patricia Lynn Brendemihl (Smith), age 69, died on Friday, Oct. 15. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but she loved being a grandma most of all. She shared…
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Funeral today for Vietnam vet David Prins, 76, of Dorr
David Prins, age 76, of Dorr, died Sunday, Oct. 10. David was a graduate of Ottawa Hills High School in 1962. He served his country in the United States Navy…
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Private family burial slated for Floyd Shettler of Martin
Floyd Shettler died away Sunday, Oct. 10, at his home in Martin. He was 73. Born Nov. 27, 1947, in Bay City, to Floyd Sr. and Maida (Rowley) Shettler, Floyd…
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Wendy Winger celebration of life delayed until 2022
Wendy Lynn Winger, age 53, died Saturday, Oct. 9. A 1986 graduate of Wayland High School, Wendy managed the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, where she…
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Funeral Monday for former custodian Rose Hancock
Rose Marie Hancock, age 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, while surrounded by her family. Rose was a lifetime resident of Dorr and was involved in many organizations, including Project Hope…
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Funeral will be Saturday in Dorr for Barbara Turner, 89
Barbara Elaine (Hunter) Turner, age 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 5. Barbara never met a stranger. She had a heart for others, befriending people with whom she came into contact. As…
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Service Friday at St. Stan’s for ‘Rocky’ Kurdelski, 83
Thomas “Rocky” Kurdelski, age 83 of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 4. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerri Kurdelski; children Christine (fiance' James Head) Katterheinrich, Thomas (Marie)…
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Longtime area Realtor Pete Howard, 79, dies of Covid
Word has been received of the death of longtime Wayland-area Realtor Pete Howard Saturday, Oct. 2, at Holland Hospital. He was 79. His son, Mike, posted on Facebook, "Howard contracted…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Oct. 12 for Arlene Pitsch
Arlene Laura Pitsch, age 91, died Saturday, Oct 2. Arlene and Loren were partners in life and in Pitsch Wrecking Company. She believed in the value of education, which was…