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DOBBINS -- Pauline (Hazen) Dobbins, aged 82 of Hopkins Township, passed away on June 21, 2002. She was preceded in death by husband Irwin Hazen and Clarence Dobbins; daughter Elizabeth (Penny) Morgan; son, Thomas Hazen; son-in-law Curtis Morgan and grandson Curtis Morgan. Surviving are her daughter Frances (Melvin) Brown and son Walter (Betty) Hazen; grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor LaVerne Lussenden officiating. Interment Maplewood cemetery. Memorials to Allegan County Wings of Hope Hospice or contributions to assist the family with expenses. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel.
DOTY -- Patricia Ann Doty, aged 56, of Wayland, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Greg; children, Jonathan (Tammy) Newland, Kimberly Doty, Denise Banas, Dawn (Rodney) Verberkmoes; grandchildren, Deana & Mathew Banas, Shelby & Cassidy Verberkmoes; father & mother-in-law, LaVerne & Louise Doty; sisters, Barbara (John) Dickinson, Julia Rowe, Judy Barber, Mary Mancado; brother, George Myers. She was preceded in death by parents, Eugene and Margaret Brown; and brother, Mickey Block. Memorial Services were held Tuesday at Resurrection Life Church, Grandville. Memorials may be made to Home of Hope Hospice, 1175 D 68th St, SE, Grand Raids, MI 49508. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel.
KOMPIER -- Willy Hendrika Kompier, age 71 of Wayland, Michigan, and formerly of Oakland, New Jersey, passed away at home on June 21, 2002. Surviving are sons, Roy (Kim) Kompier of Wayland and Mike (Vivian) Kompier of NJ; grandchildren, Erica, Victoria, Alexis, Lauren, Morgan, Parker and Chelsea Kompier and Mandi Feltwater; great granddaughter McKayla; brother Jan (Miep) Schulte of CA; brother-in-law Gerrit Haas. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Johannes Kompier and sister Daisy DeHaas. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at the funeral home. Interment in Elmwood cemetery. Memorials may be made to Allegan County Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel.
BENIT -- Rosemarie "Rosie" Benit of Dorr, passed away June 14, 2002 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Roger, her son Scott (Sandy) and the light of her life, her precious granddaughters Rebecca and Mckaela. There was a memorial service held Wednesday at Rosedale Memorial Park 0-50 Lake Michigan Dr. The family would like to give a special thank you to Fr. Richard Altine and the Wings of Hope Hospice for the support and compassion. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements by Cook, Grandville Chapel.
CHRISMAN -- Karen Ann Chrisman, 50 of Dorr, died Sunday, June 16, 2002 at her home after a long illness. Karen was born August 2, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Royal and Wilma (Martin) Pease. She was a 1969 graduate of Hopkins High School, was a member of Byron Center United Methodist Church, and had worked at Kessler's and as an aide at Wayland Public Schools. Surviving are her husband, Lewis Chrisman, Jr.; 2 sons, Paul & Beth Chrisman of Moline, Joel Chrisman of Dorr; her mother, Wilma Pease of Byron Center; 1 sister, Roberta & Glen DeWaard of Jenison; father & mother-in-law, Lewis & Cleo Chrisman, Sr. of Hopkins, 4 nieces and 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Royal in 1984. Services were held Thursday 1:00 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel with Pastor William Doublestein officiating. Interment Maplewood cemetery, Hopkins Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Byron Center United Methodist Church
CULVER -- Burton L. Culver, age 72 of Wayland passed away at home Friday, June 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, son Douglas (Kelly) Sparks; and daughters Kisha Culver, Kathy (Randy) Franzose, Sheri Sparks, Diane (Bobby) Plaier. Grandchildren Jasmine and Justin Franzose, Amber and Ashley Sparks, Milan Allen, Miricle Chandler and very special grandchild Kiarra Culver. Cremation will take place and no funeral services at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to Allegan Co, Wings of Hope Hospice.
Love You Always
As time slips by
All I can do is cry.
While I watched his life go,
I just wanted to scream "O God No"
He lived a good life,
And loved Muff, his wife.
Death is something that happens to all,
Even if you're short or tall.
Emotions fly super high,
Without a chance to say "Bye."
We all love and miss you so.
We're just sorry that you had to go.
Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
JONKER -- Melissa Jean Jonker, aged 13, of Dorr Township, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2002. Surviving are parents, Thomas & Janet Jonker, Jr.; sisters, Angela and Trisha; grandparents, Thomas & Barbara Jonker, Joseph Blair and Carol Groot; great-grandparents, Stephanie Sherrod and Marie Jonker; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at the Kentwood Community Church, with Pastor Wayne Schmidt officiating. Interment at Dorr cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cross Creek Charter Academy. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Dorr Chapel
ANDERSON -- Darl Anderson, aged 78, of Palmetto, FL, passed away May 15, 2002. He was born in Shelbyville, MI on May 16, 1924. Darl attended school in Wayland until the 11th grade, then went on to be a self taught carpenter; who built and remodeled many homes in the area. Mr. Anderson was drafted into the Army in 1942 at 18 years old, then married
Jeannette Johnson on December 2, 1944. Together they raised four children while living at Gun Lake, and enjoyed nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Darl & Jeannette retired to Florida in 1996. Loved ones include his wife, Jeannette; his children, Jim & Kris Anderson of Palmetto, FL; John & Jill Anderson of Delton, MI; Jack Anderson of Bradenton, FL; Ron & Denise Kraai of Shelbyville, MI; sister, Arlene Kaminski of Wyoming, MI; brother, Mart Mead of Allegan, MI; step-brother, Jack Mead of Wayland, MI; grandchildren, Trevor, Eric, Ryan, Jessica, Sarah and Michael Anderson, Michelle Ensminger, Chad Kraai, Shana Dam; also six great grandchildren, all who loved and adored him. Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, June 22, 2002, at Shelbyville United Methodist Church with Rev. William Bills officiating. Mr. Anderson has been cremated and will be interred at a later date. Memorials may be made to Allegan County Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
WESTFAHL -- Michael Brandon Westfahl, aged 26, of Wayland Twp., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 29, 2002. He is survived by his mother, Sharilynn; sister, Malissa & Mike Landis; grandparents, Marilynn Westfahl Collier, William & Janet Westfahl; nephews, Michael, Zachary & Devin; uncle, David Westfahl; aunt, Sally Westfahl Herp; cousin, Bryan (Darlene) Westfahl; also several close friends. Michael was preceded in death by his niece, Mykhayla and Grandfather, James Collier. Michael graduated from Wayland Union High School in 1994, attended DePaul University thru 2000. He was founder of Alpha Psi Lamba Co-Ed Latino Fraternity and participated in the Chicago Triathlon & Marathon. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at St. Therese Church, Wayland with Msgr. Gaspar Ancona as Celebrant. Interment Elmwood cemetery. Memorials may be made for a memorial fund to be established in Michael's memory. Arrangement by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
MORGENSTERN -- Lula M. Morgenstern, aged 86 of Dorr (Hilliards), passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002. She is survived by her children, Marie (Joseph) Rybiski, Philip (Lavonne) Chenier, Bud (Theresa) DeVries; twelve grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Jorae and Phyllis Johnston. She was preceded in death by husband Daniel, daughter, Sydney; and sister, June. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the funeral home with Father Gary Pamment officiating. Interment at St. Stanislaus cemetery, Hilliards. Memorials to Williams Syndrome. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
KEITH -- Belva B. Keith, aged 87, of Delton and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. She is survived by sons, William (Claudene) Merchant, Robert (Susan) Merchant; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma (Al) Loper, Elena Smith; two nieces, Belva Jean (Herb) Pearce and Lois Brown. She was preceded in death by husband, Cecil; children, Shirley, Laurence and Kenneth. Funeral & committal services were held on Friday at the funeral home with Rev. George Grevenstuk officiating. Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel.
POWERS -- Darrell L. Powers, aged 82, of Wayland, passed away at home, Friday, May 17, 2002. He is survived by his wife Virginia Conklin Powers whom he married
on January 31, 1944. Also surviving are his children, Donnean (Howard) Slaughter, Christine (Gary) Tanner, Nelda (Bernard) Bixler, Darrelyn Stone, Virginia (James) Keller, Cathy (Terry) Kelly, Wendy (Richard) Walter, Leslie (Cheryl) Powers, Lori (Dave) Edwards & Kevin Powers; 35 grandchildren & 39 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Eunice) Powers; three sisters-in-law, Margaret Powers, Ruth Powers & Mary Bucks; also 1 brother-in-law, Gene Adamy. Mr. Powers was preceded in death by granddaughter, Natalie Powers, three great-grandchildren, John, Michael & Stephanie; also 3 brothers & 2 sisters. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, UAW #730 & retired from General Motors with 30 years of service. Funeral Services were held Tuesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayland with Pastor Rick Scheibe officiating. Interment Elmwood cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
BRUINSMA -- Haroldene K. Bruinsma, aged 64 of Wayland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2002. She is survived by her children, Caroline (Steve) Rookus, Joe Bruinsma, James (Kathleen) Bruinsma, Amy Bruinsma; seven grandchildren; long-time companion, Pete Stull; brothers, Daryl Smith, Don Smith; sister, Kathryn Horak; also nieces and nephews. Haroldene was a member of the Downtown Development Authority, Parks Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Library Club of Wayland & Grand Rapids, very involved in numerous flower programs throughout the City of Wayland, member of the Moline Baptist Church, a member of the Independent Insurance Agency and the Owner of Bruinsma & Associates Insurance Agency. Funeral services were held Thursday at Moline Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Smalla officiating. Interment at Elmwood cemetery. Memorials to Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids or A.F.L.A.C. Children's Cancer Center. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
HASTIDT -- Virgil Hastidt, aged 79, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Arlene; children, Janet Robinson, Dale Hastidt, Roger Hastidt & Linda Vane; two grandchildren, Andrew & Katie Robinson; son-in-law, Daniel Robinson; also two sisters, Vera Stroble & Cecil Scudder. Funeral Services were held Friday at Outreach for Jesus Church, Orangeville. Interment Elmwood cemetery. Memorial contributions to the family to assist with expenses. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel.
SCHAENDORF -- Lura A. (Wycoff) Schaendorf, aged 84, of Leighton Twp., passed away Thursday, May 9, 2002. She is survived by her children, Mike (Pauline) Schaendorf, Leonard (Connie) Schaendorf, Margaret (Bryce) Olson, Marie (Owen) Stein, Norma Oakley; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; brothers, Henry (Betty) Wycoff, Lilton (Ethel) Wycoff; brothers and sisters-in-law, Bernetta Kleibusch, Clara Jessup, Bob & Rose Schenck, Jim & Joyce Bussler, Jim & JoAnn Miller; also several nieces and nephews. Lura was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "Pat," and daughter, Evelyn. Mass of Christian Burial & Committal was celebrated Monday, May 13, at St. Therese Church. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
BURD -- Morris F. Burd, aged 68, of Wayland, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley; children, Danny E. Burd, Arthur A. Burd, Lorie (Curt) Carskadon; four grandchildren, Eric Stephen, Brittaney, Christopher. Funeral services were held Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pflug of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Greenville officiating. Interment Elmwood cemetery. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Wayland Chapel
FURGUSON -- Aaron Ferguson, formerly of Wayland, died at his home in Denver, Colorado on March 28, 2002. He is survived by his wife, the former Evelyn Boggs; son Craig (Michele) of Denver; stepdaughter Elaine (Ed) Martin of Lowell; three grandsons, five great-grandchildren; sisters Marie (Robert) Morey and Betty (Lou) Arnold of Jenison; brother Louis of Manton. Memorial services were held in Denver Colorado on April 27.
TEIN -- Mavis N. Tein, age 52 of Dorr passed away at her home Saturday, May 4, 2002. She is survived by her husband Loren "Jim," her daughter Lisa (Brian) Striegle; sons Logan Tein and fiance Christine Moon, Luke Tein and fiance Lacey Ohse. Grandchildren Lauren, Lane, Brianna, Olivia and Chase. Also, her mother Louise Kerr; sister Marta (Bruce) Barrows and brother Bruce Kerr. Several nieces, nephews and very close friends Angela Hill, Carol Cole and Judy Shafer. Mavis was a rural mail carrier in the Grand Rapids and Shelbyville area for eight years. Memorial services were held Wednesday at the Dorr Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Allegan Wings of Hope Hospice. Arrangements by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak, Dorr Chapel.
JOSEPH -- Charles E. Joseph, Hopkins, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at his home. Mr. Joseph was born December 19, 1916 in Edenville, MI, the son of Ivan & Olive (Little) Joseph. Charles was a member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church for many years. He worked with the Pere Marquette Railroad, Lear and Valley City Plating both in Grand Rapids, and Zypher Gas Station in Allegan. But his real love was playing music, he played the bass for many years in several of the surrounding counties. Sir Charles and their Knights was one of the bands he was in and the Pavilion on Baseline Lake was one of the hot spots. Even more important than his music was his family. Surviving are his wife, Alice whom he married
on November 20, 1937; 3 children Jacqueline & Elgin Vines of Grand Rapids, James & Glenda Joseph of Otsego and Jon "Scott" Joseph and his special friend Ann of Kalamazoo; 4 grandchildren, Amy & Ken Cheyne, Angie & Chris Casola, Nicole & Michele; 5 great grandchildren, Connor, Taylor & Katherine Cheyne, and Kyle & Nathan Casola, 1 nephew, Jeffrey Joseph. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 3-6 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 am at the Hopkins United Methodist Church, Pastor Reva Daniel will officiate. Interment Lakeview cemetery, Hopkins Twp. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or Wings of Hope Hospice.
