Category: Obituaries

Memorial for Rolland West planned for next summer

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Rolland Earl West died Saturday, Dec. 5, after a long battle with dementia. He was 84. He was born in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, on Oct. 11, 1936, to the late G. E. and Edna (Cain) West. Rolland was a stern, but fair and giving man, who never asked for anything...
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Elizabeth Brenner’s Mass of Christian Burial Thursday

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Elizabeth Elsie Brenner, 90, died Friday, Dec. 4. A devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Visitation. She loved singing and spending time with her loved ones. She left behind beautiful memories and often quoted “I love you more” after every visit....
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Private memorial mass set for Mary Harig Hyde, 81

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Mary Jane (Harig) Hyde, age 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Byron Center. Mary Jane “Janie” was born in North Dorr on July 13, 1939. She was the youngest of six children born to Martin (Mike) and Laura (Bieber) Harig. She attended Byron Center Public Schools and lived all her...
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Former local bartender Chuck Robart dies at 68

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Former Wayland man Charles Antonio Robart died of cancer Dec. 1 at the age of 68. Born Aug. 18, 1952, he was known as either Chuck or Charlie and sometimes Willie, because of his resemblance to Willie Nelson. He attended West Junior High in Lansing, but left high school early...
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No service set for former local man Scott Klukowski

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Former Wayland resident Scott Klukowski died Nov. 30. Husband, son, father, grandfather (papa), brother, uncle and friend are some of the most important words that describe Scott. Though he was a man of few words, it was his actions that were heard. From watching sunsets with his wife of 30...
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Family graveside service for Ann Nausieda-Snyder

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Ann Nausieda-Snyder, age 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 2. Ann enjoyed participating in church activities, watching older TV shows, and visiting with her many friends. She is survived by her son, John DeLeeuw; grandchildren John (Beth) DeLeeuw lll, Dale (Amy) DeLeeuw, Michael (Heather) Garland, Michael (Tina Joy) Matison, Steven Matison, Jennifer...
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Larry Stirdivant of Dorr passes Nov. 28 at age 73

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Larry Alan Stirdivant of Dorr died Nov. 28 of complications from Covid-19. He was 73. Born May 17, 1947, he served with Marines in the Vietnam Conflict. Larry attended Godwin Heights High School. He was a veteran Marine Corporal who proudly served his country in the Vietnam War as a...
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Visitation will be Saturday for ‘Aunt Jo’ Banas, 98

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Wayland native Josephine "Jo" Marie Banas age 98, of Middleville, died Tuesday, Dece. 1. She was born Nov. 28, 1922 ,to Nicholas and Mary Krulac of Wayland. Josephine and her husband established and ran the Indian Valley Campgrounds in Middleville for many years. Jo had numerous friends in the Grand...
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Private family visitation set for Marguerite Evink, 68

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Marguerite Evink died Thursday, Nov. 26, in Wayland. She was 68. She was born Nov. 11, 1952, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Leroy and Alta (Hambright) Cushing. She loved her family and following her grandchildren’s sporting events. Surviving are her daughters, Nichole Evink of Kalamazoo and Renae (Chris) Letts of...
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Celebration of life party is Sunday for Ted Mattingly

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On April 6, 1976, Theodore E. Mattingly Jr. took his first breath and on Nov. 28, was his last. He was 44. Ted was born on an airbase in Big Springs, Texas, to Rozanna (Weaver) Slifer and Ted Mattingly Sr. Over the years, he grew into a boy who worked...
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