Vernon J. Alflen

Vernon J. Alflen, age 94, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by his family, on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Byron Manor-Meadow Place.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and spent time in France for his country. For 40 years, Vern owned the Alflen Bros. Farm Implement dealership in Wayland, Michigan. At one time he was said to have the largest dealership in Western Michigan. He enjoyed his time working with the local farm community before retiring to Florida in 1986. Vern was a member of St. Therese Parish in Wayland for many years and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Upon returning to Michigan and his home in Dorr, he became a member of St. Mary’s Visitation Parish in New Salem. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou Alflen, his son, Gregory V. Alflen, and two brothers, Edwin Alflen and Victor Alflen. Vern will be lovingly remembered by his children: Mary Jo Alflen, Steve (Jill) Alflen and Tracy (Ron) Tanner, and Paul (Lenie) Bouten (an exchange student in 1967 who continued to be a member of the family). His grandchildren: Julie (Aaron) Ziola, Petra (John) Hinkle, Heath (Jen) Alflen, Trevor (Nikkie) Alflen, David (Renee) Permoda, Ross Tanner, Reid Tanner and Rylie Tanner. Vern was blessed with seventeen great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brother Walter D. (Helen) Alflen, sisters-in-law Louise Alflen and Adeline Alflen, along with many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit with Vern’s family on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, Wayland, where a Rosary will be prayed at 6 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM Friday, April 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Church, New Salem, with Father Stephen Rodrigo presiding. Interment will be at 2:30 PM at Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming, Michigan. Donations in memory of Vern may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2221 Health Dr SW #1400, Wyoming, MI 49519. Please share memories or condolences with his family at www.kubiakcook.com. 

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