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Funeral June 13 for Roger Haveman, 81
Roger Haveman, age 81 of Dorr, died Sunday, June 8. He was born June 15, 1943, in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his wife, Karen and dog, Peanut. Roger…
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Hopkins chooses alumn to coach Lady Vikes
The Hopkins High School athletic department has decided to go in-house for its next varsity girs’ basketball coach. Kennedy Helderop Viking alumn Kennedy Helderop has been hired to guide the…
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Visitation June 26 for Bill the Barber
Bill (The Barber) Standish died Friday, June 6, at Stanford Lodge Care Center in Plainwell. He was born April 25, 1939, one of five children to Eliza and RD Standish…
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Service TBD for WHS grad Donald Smith
Donald Smith, age 80 of Dorr / Wayland, died Tuesday, June 3. Don was a loving husband and father. He graduated from Wayland in 1963. He was a decorated Vietnam…
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Chile casserole dish is easy and comforting
An easy comforting Chile Casserole loaded with those flavors we all love. Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked pasta - like elbow or shell 2 pounds - lean ground meat 1 -…
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Service Tuesday for Patric Markoski, 68, of Hopkins
Patric John Markoski, 68, of Hopkins, died Thursday, June 5, at his home surrounded by family. Born June 2, 1957, in Plainwell, he was the son of the late Conrad…
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Celebration of life set for Clinton Coburn
Clinton Coburn died Friday, June 6, at Golden Orchards in Fennville. He was 83. He was born April 6, 1942, in Handshoe, Ky., the son of Mickle and Vina (Vanderpool)…
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Allegan County notes 2nd case of measles
The Allegan County Health department today has confirmed the county's second case of the highly contagious disease on Friday, June 6. The department is working with the Michigan Department of…
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Cierra Onken wins Katheryn Brenner teaching award
The Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award for 2025 has been awarded to Cierra Onken, Special Education Teacher at Dorr Elementary! Kathy Brenner, daughter of former Supt. Robert Brenner and…
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Service will be June 14 for Lorraine Keese, 78
Lorraine Mae Keesee, age 78 of Leighton Township,died Monday, June 2. Princess Lorraine treasured her family above all else. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She…