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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...
Marion Gretchen Flanders
May 8, 2019
Marion Gretchen Flanders, 94, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Marion was born March 6, 1925, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Neil and Marguerite Mol.
On June 14, 1946, Marion married Marvin Flanders. Together they raised three children and enjoyed over 40 years of marriage until his death in 1989. She was a member...
Nile "Tex" H. Nelson
May 8, 2019
Nile H. "Tex" Nelson, 75, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
He was born on December 3, 1943, in Burkburnett, Texas, the son of Harry H. and Viola Elizabeth (Landers) Nelson. Nile served in the US Army from 1961-1967.
Nile was very involved in the Boy Scouts of...
Kenneth Emory Walsworth
May 7, 2019
Kenneth Emory Walsworth, 71, of Mears passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Mercy Health – Mercy Campus in Muskegon. Ken was born July 9, 1947, in Hart, the son of Walter and Ann (Padecky) Walsworth.
Ken was a devoted husband and loving father. He graduated from Hart High School in 1965, and continued on to Muskegon...
Larry Roger Halgren
May 6, 2019
Larry Roger Halgren, 66, of Whitehall passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at Mercy Hospital Hackley Campus in Muskegon. Larry was born October 12, 1952, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Pothoff) Halgren.
Larry loved his family and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Whitehall.
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Janice Fay Kuriger
May 6, 2019
Janice Fay Kuriger, 71, of Manistee, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.
As per her wishes, a family graveside committal service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2019, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil, where she will be laid to rest by her parents, Charles and Stella...
Laura May Bates
May 6, 2019
Laura May Bates, 74, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Ludington, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born August 5, 1944, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and June (Christensen) Bates.
Laura enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and friends, especially her granddaughters.
Laura is...
Walter Fredrick Knowles
May 3, 2019
Walter "Bud" Fredrick Knowles, of Ludington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in his sleep early Friday morning, May 3, 2019 at the age of 87.
Walter was born in his parent's home in Ludington on March 24, 1932 to Walter and Mable (Chvala) Knowles. He graduated from Ludington High School in...
R. Douglas Hanna
May 3, 2019
R. Douglas Hanna, 73, of Montague, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1945, the son of W. Ralph and Lucille (Sheldon) Hanna in Flint, MI. Doug graduated from Flint Southwestern High School and received his Bachelor and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. He was a teacher...
Warren Leslie Hanson
May 3, 2019
Warren Leslie Hanson, 96, of Montague, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home. He was born August 4, 1922, in Detroit, the son of Herald and Margaret (Sears) Hanson.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge...
Paula Kay Armstrong
May 1, 2019
Paula Kay Armstrong, 46, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Mercy Heath Saint Mary's Campus in Grand Rapids. Paula was born August 12, 1972, the daughter of Jerry and Bonnie (Goforth) Briggs. Paula is survive by: her husband, Terry Armstrong, Jr; daughter, Taylor Armstrong; father, Jerry Briggs; nephew Caleb Briggs; niece, Joey Marie; in-laws, Terry, Sr.,...

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