Obituaries – Page 98

1969 Wayland High School grad Shona Austin passes

November 17, 2020

Word has been received of the death of Shona Middleton Austin, 69, of Wayland, on Monday, Nov. 9. A 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, she was associated with the Austin Consulting home health care and personal business since 2010. She also had attended the United Church of Wayland. No...

Visitation is Thursday in Wayland for Paul Zenker, 53

November 16, 2020

Paul Robert Zenker, age 53, died Friday, Nov. 13. Paul was a 1985 graduate of Sparta High School and because of skills center training he received went on to Grand Rapids Community College to pursue the tool and die trade. Paul was a mold maker for more than 30 years....

WHS graduate, pharmacist Dennis Nickels dies at 75

November 14, 2020

Word has been received of the death of 1964 Wayland High School graduate Dennis Nickels, most recently from Spring Lake. Mr. Nickels graduated from Ferris State University and was a registered pharmacist, at one time working at his father's family business, Nickel's Drug Store, on West Superior Street. He had...

Visitation planned Monday for Nancy Jensen, 86

November 14, 2020

Nancy Jensen, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her sons Michael and Steven. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jensen. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral home 312 N. Main St. Wayland. A private...

Gathering Monday to honor the late Rod Meeuwsen, 55

November 13, 2020

Roderick "Rod" J. Meeuwsen age 55, of Gun Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 5. The husband of Denette Meeuwsen of 26 years, they were soul mates brought together by Joann, a good friend. He was orn in Zeeland to Patricia Brown and the late Earl Meeuwsen. Rod was the grill master...

Life-long Watson man Bill Maher dies at age 88

November 13, 2020

William (Bill) L. Maher, 88, died Friday, Nov. 6. He was born Nov. 12, 1931, the third child of Will and Ann Maher of Watson. He was raised with his older sister, Patricia, on the farm, working the muck field. Billy, as affectionately known by his ma, walked to country...

Former school parapro Mary Wisniewski dies at 90

November 12, 2020

Mary Jane Wisniewski, age 90, died Monday, Nov. 9. Mary, known as “Jane” to her friends, was a charter member of Woman’s Auxiliary VFW. She worked as a paraprofessional for Wayland Union Schools. Mary was named the "Word Wizard" in the Grand Rapids Press for her scrabble expertise. She also...

Private graveside service set for Mary Strickfaden

November 11, 2020

Mary Anna Strickfaden, age 67 of Burnips, died at her home. Mary loved watching her grandchildren JR, Cameron, and Carson Cameruci and Hadley and Gunner Strickfaden in everything they did, and could be found at the field or gym or wherever they needed her to be. Mary enjoyed crafting, watching...

Wayne Helmholdt, 83, to have private family service

November 11, 2020

Wayne Henry Helmholdt, of Dorr, died Saturday, Nov. 7. He was 83. Wayne was born in Moline, on June 13, 1937, to Matilda and John Helmholdt. Wayne loved the yearly trips to Silver Lake with his 65 family members present. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Sharon Ann Helmholdt (Roosendaal),...

Private service set for Susan Predum Bowen, 63

November 11, 2020

Susan “Susie” Predum Bowen, age 63, died Friday, Nov. 6. Susie was a devout wife, mother, grandmother and friend who loved spending time with her family. She and Bob loved to cruise, especially enjoying their stops in St. Thomas and St. John. She made the lives of those with whom...

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