Obituary Listing

Sep 23, 2025

Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home.  He was born November 10, 1957, in Shelby, the son of George and Fern (Fessendon) Griffin.

Bryan served in the US Air Force for 8 years.  He retired in 2022 from Whitehall Industries where he had been employed for over 10 years.  In...

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Jane Crimp, 94, of Rockford, Michigan, formerly of Pentwater, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at StoryPoint in Rockford, Michigan. She was born November 17, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of Lloyd Paul and Irene Edna (Hodder) Bradshaw.

On May 10, 1952, Mary Jane married the love of her life, Calvin Samuel Crimp, in Detroit,...

Sep 22, 2025

Willard Leroy "Lee" Harvey, 88, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2025. He was born December 29, 1936, in Dearborn, the son of Robert and Alice (Mongeau) Harvey.

Lee was a devoted member of the Elbridge Community Church, where he not only worshiped but also dedicated countless hours to volunteering and supporting the church's fundraising efforts.

Sep 20, 2025

It is with sadness we are sharing the passing of Theresa Ann Bretch, a dear wife, mother, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Terri, 73, of Montague, passed away, Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was born December 7, 1951, the daughter of Beryl and Jack Bretch. Terri was raised by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Holt, in the Village of...

Sep 20, 2025

Anthony Myrle Smith, 43, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born February 18, 1982, in Shelby, the son of Mark Smith and Rebecca (Bennett) Snook.

Tony met his soulmate, Samantha Zoulek, whom he married on October, 19th 2024, and they spent five loving years together. They lived together in Traverse City, Lansing, and...

Sep 19, 2025

Eugene Edward Knoth, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born October 23, 1935, in Newaygo, the son of Erwin and Eugenia (Martin) Knoth.

Gene proudly served our country in the United States Army. After being drafted, he spent his service in Louisiana and Texas before settling in Whitehall. He received his associate...

Sep 19, 2025

Jerry Ray Shangle, 70, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Friday, September 19, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born July 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of Waldon and Grace (Fogarty) Shangle.

Jerry retired from Harsco Rail where he had been employed for over 20 years.  In his spare time Jerry enjoyed riding motorcycles, sailing, and...

Sep 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann (Schissler) Favre, 82, of Pentwater, Michigan. Barbara died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Mandl) Schissler. Barbara was married to Richard Favre for 56 years.

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Sep 17, 2025

Vincent Paul Greiner, 69, of Hart, passed away September 17, 2025. He was born October 13, 1955, in Hart, to John and Agnes Greiner. He was the sixth of eleven children and had several fond memories of growing up in a large household.

Vincent was in the National Honor Society at Hart High School, graduating in 1973,...

Sep 16, 2025

Ila Marie Stowe, 85, passed away peacefully in her home in Traverse City on September 17, 2025.

Ila was born on August 30, 1940, in Traverse City, to the late Carl and Irene (Lautner) Skiver.  She had fond memories of her childhood and their family farm.  Ila graduated from Traverse City Central High School.

Ila...

Sep 15, 2025

Gregorio V. Luevano, 85, of Walkerville, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born May 25, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Jose Tereso and Estanislada (Villarreal) Luevano.

On April 5, 1964, Greg married Hilary (Barrera) Luevano in Violet, Texas, and they moved to Michigan shortly after to start their lives together. They were married...

Sep 14, 2025

Dianne Lee Campbell, 70, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born April 9, 1955, in Muskegon, the daughter of Franklin and Ruth (Hartman) Sallgren.

On August 12, 1978, Dianne married Hugh M. Campbell and they spent 47 years together, raising two children, in Whitehall, before retiring to her dream home on School Section...

Sep 13, 2025

Roseann (Ro) Gregory, 94, of Arcadia, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Gregory whom she married in June of 1953 when he returned from serving in the Army.

Ro attended the University of Michigan, graduating with...

Sep 12, 2025

On September 12, 2025, Charles Wesley Faught Sr., went home to reunite with the Lord and his departed loved ones.

He was born June 6, 1950, to Niel M. Faught and Sylvia L. (Stephenson) Faught. Charles served as first cook in Vietnam in the United States Army from 1969-1970. He worked at CWC Textron as a machine...

Sep 11, 2025

Scott Allen Thebo, 56, of Hart, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Shelby Hospital. He was born June 3, 1969, in New York.

Scott was preceded in death by: his parents, Dale Thebo and Louise Thebo; and two brothers, Don and Charles.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025,...

Sep 10, 2025

John McDermott, age 87, died September 10, 2025, at his home on Green Lake. He was born February 26, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, son of John and Beulah (Freeman) McDermott.

John attended Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, on a sports scholarship, majoring in chemistry. Upon graduation he was hired by General Motors and remained with the company for...

Sep 10, 2025

Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.

A 1957 graduate of Hesperia High School, Tom worked for 30 years at Sealed Power as an iron pourer, a job he truly enjoyed. He was a proud UAW member, active Knight of Columbus, and a devoted member of Christ the...

Sep 5, 2025

Fred I. Duell, 92, of Kingsley, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at MediLodge of Traverse City.  He was born April 4, 1933, in Buckley, the son of Ivan and Irene (Middaugh) Duell.

Fred was a veteran of the United States Army.  Following his honorable discharge, he worked in maintenance at the Traverse City State Hospital.  His wife,...

Sep 4, 2025

Ramona Lou (Cholas) Nelson, known to all as Mona, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 4th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Richard (Dick) Nelson, sisters Gloria Markel and Elenor Hile, Son-in-law, Walter Field, Step-son Paul Briegel and granddaughter Juliana. She is survived by her Son Gary (Rita) Nelson, Daughter Gwyn(Walter) Field, Son Greg...

Sep 3, 2025

Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, after battling complications from diabetes, at Burcham Hills rehab center in Lansing.  He was born April 23, 1950, in Hart, to Alton and Martha Ann (Hawley) Piegols.

Mark grew up in Hart on his family's farm.  During that time, he discovered and developed his...