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1955 Wayland High School graduate Wesley Jones dies
Wesley A. Jones, 84, died in Grand Rapids, Sunday, May 2, after a brief illness. Wes was born on Sept. 13, 1936, in Ottawa County, Michigan to Arthur and Edith…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday for Ruth Kelley, 82
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…
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Funeral mass at St. Stan’s Saturday for ‘Beck’ Smith
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.,…
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Funeral Friday for WHS graduate Dennis Helmholdt
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…
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Carol D’Agostino, age 64, dies of extended illness
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.…
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Matriarch of Gonzales family, Beatrice, dies at 88
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…
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Local farm businessman Bill Sebright dies at 81
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,…
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Services scheduled for Thursday for Bill Berends
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,…
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Service will be Monday for Alan Clausen of Wayland
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…
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Service for Dorothy Rowe of Martin, 75, will be Friday
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…