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Mary Ann Knowles Mcgahan
Jun 6, 2019
Mary Ann Knowles McGahan, 75, of Brohman, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 13, 1943, in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Steve and Mary (Dodds) Sauser.
On December 10, 1961, at the Walkerville United Methodist Church, Mary Ann married Max Knowles Jr., who preceded her in death...
Donald Heath Allen
Jun 5, 2019
Donald Heath Allen, 82, of Ludington, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at Medilodge of Ludington. He was born February 7, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Donald and Genevieve (Whitaker) Allen Sr. Donald was a quiet man who liked solitude, especially out of doors. As a young man he was a beekeeper, hunted, fished and trapped....
Alice Jean Howell
Jun 4, 2019
Alice Jean Lehman Howell, 92, of White River Township, went to her heavenly home, June 4, 2019. She was born August 26, 1926, the daughter of August and Elsie Lehman.
Alice married Donald Howell on May 5, 1962. Together they raised two children and enjoyed 41 years of marriage until his death, June 3, 2003. She enjoyed...
Kaitlynn Ann Scott
Jun 3, 2019
Kaitlynn Ann Scott, 14, of Montague, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. Â She was born July 29, 2004, the daughter of Eric and Kim Scott.
Kaitlynn attended Montague Public Schools and was a very active girl. She was involved in 4-H and FFA. She loved the outdoors. Kaitlynn had a love for riding and showing mules and...
Erika Topinka
Jun 2, 2019
Erika Topinka, 94, of Ludington, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at St. John's House in Ludington. She was born September 12, 1924, in Hoogeveen, Netherlands, the daughter of Auke and Irmgard (Hoffman) Damhof.
Private family services were held at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel.
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Lester Comstock Sr.
Jun 1, 2019
Lester Clare Comstock Sr., 74, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. Lester was born November 8, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan.
Lester married the former Linda Phillippo on April 24, 1965. Together they were blessed with 3 children and 54 years of marriage. He enjoyed fishing, bonfires, and scooter rides. The greatest joy was always his...
Matthew Charles Collins
May 29, 2019
The world as we know it has forever changed. The loss of Matthew Charles Collins is felt by loved ones, family, friends, associates, and the community. Matt was known as many things: "My Matthew" by his doting mother, Donna Flanery, who would still try to cut his food for him into bite size pieces and tell him to chew...
Barbara Ann Walker
May 29, 2019
Barbara Ann (Stenberg) Walker, 93, of Hart, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Mercy Health – Mercy Campus, in Muskegon. She is now with her spirit in the sky. Barb was born July 23, 1925, in Muskegon, the daughter of Leonard and Mary Helen Stenberg.
Barb graduated from Holton High School, but had very fond...
Patrick John Ustick
May 28, 2019
Patrick John Ustick, Jr., 52, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born February 28, 1967, in Detroit, the son of Patrick Ustick and Linda (Johnston) Weiss.
Pat loved spending time with his family every chance he could, whether it was here in Michigan or in Florida. He especially...
Erin Suzanne Cater
May 27, 2019
Erin Suzanne Cater, 42, of Ludington, Michigan, went to her in eternal reward in heaven at 6:13 p.m., May 27, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends after she lost her battle with brain cancer. She was born Oct. 1, 1976, in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Elaine (Harrington) Cater of Ludington and Richard T. Cater of Texas.
...Richard David Rennhack
May 26, 2019
Richard David Rennhack, 36, of Muskegon, formerly of Hart, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Mercy Health - Hackley Campus in Muskegon, following a stroke. Richard was born November 19, 1982, in Charleston, West Virginia. At the age of 12, he and his sisters, Zekara and Santana, were adopted by David and Joann (Piegols) Rennhack.
Richard...
Rozella Loris Holmstrom
May 26, 2019
Rozella Loris Holmstrom, 93, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was born on December 23, 1925, the daughter of Henry and Eva (Travis) Turner.
Rozella worked at Heartland in Whitehall for over 20 years. She was a member of Lebanon Lutheran Church, TOPS, and was a ham radio operator. She enjoyed painting, camping, going...
Robert Harry Splitstone, Jr.
May 23, 2019
Robert Harry Splitstone, Jr., 51, of Dimondale, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his home. Robbie was born October 16, 1967, in Fremont, the son of Robert Sr. And Lynda (Colbert) Splitstone. Robbie is survived by: his parents, Robert Harry Splitstone, Sr. and Lynda Sue Splitstone; son, Robert Kyle Splitstone; siblings, Tracy Janssen (Troy Braman), Nichole Pratt, and...
Jerry Lee Roest
May 22, 2019
Jerry Lee Roest, 68, formerly from the White Lake area, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born October 4, 1950, the son of Donald and Carol Roest.
On May 22, 1976, Jerry married the former Janice Gray. They enjoyed 36 years of marriage until her death in 2013. Jerry worked as a supervisor at Howmet...
Laverne Clarence Monton
May 21, 2019
Laverne Clarence Monton, 89, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon. He was born December 27, 1929, in Custer Township, the son of Paul and Bessie (Matejovitz) Monton.
Laverne was very dedicated to his family and his community, and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. A...
Vincent Rosar Morell, Jr.
May 19, 2019
Vincent Rosar Morell, Jr., 41, of Silver Lake, passed away at 1:04 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home. He was born October 14, 1977, at Fort Ord, CA, the son of Vincent, Sr. and Judy (Barker) Morell.
Vinnie graduated Hart High School in 1996 and continued his education at ITT Technical Institute, earning an associate's...
Dewayne Edward Skoog
May 17, 2019
DeWayne Edward Skoog, 81, of Ludington, died Friday, May 17, 2019, at Oakview Medical Care Facility. He was born July 1, 1937, in Ludington, the son of Warner "Pep" and Genevieve (Caffrey) Skoog.
DeWayne owned and operated D. Skoog Heating and Sheet Metal, in Ludington, for 30 years until retiring in 2000. He was a member of...
John Christian Marker
May 14, 2019
John Christian Marker, 97, of Mears, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home. He was born May 4, 1922, in Greenville, OH, and at the age of 4 was adopted by William and Naomi Marker.
Following his graduation from Greenville High School, John married his high school sweetheart, Helen Bollinger on January 19, 1943....
Donna Mae Snow
May 13, 2019
Donna Mae Snow, 95, formerly of Montague, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born January 25, 1924, in Chicago, daughter of Fred and Edith Leuwer.
Donna married Jack (Bud) Snow on March 27, 1943, and they were loving parents of twin sons and a daughter.
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Wesley Eldon Carlson
May 12, 2019
Wesley Eldon Carlson, age 92, of Hart, was lifted into heaven on Sunday, May 12, 2019. He was born to Swedish immigrants, Olaf and Eleda (Lans) Carlson on December 28, 1926. He appreciated his loving Christian family, living in Muskegon with his six siblings. He enjoyed singing in his high school choir and graduated from Muskegon High School in...

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