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George Lloyd Routley

George Lloyd Routley

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. George Lloyd Routley, age 71 of Hart, passed away Thursday November 30, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1946 in Walkerville, Michigan to Lawrence and Irene (Woodward) Routley. George married the former April Payne in Hart on February 20, 1971. He was employed for forty years as a furnace operator at Howmet Corp.

George was...

Charles Edward Jeffries

Charles Edward Jeffries

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. Charles Edward Jeffries, age 61 of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born in Hart, Michigan on June 1, 1956, the youngest son of Albert and Florence (Benesch) Jeffries II.

Charles lived most of his adult life at several adult foster care providers in the Muskegon area, where he attended the Wesley School...

Denise Marie Stewart

Denise Marie Stewart

Nov 29, 2017

Mrs. Denise Marie Stewart, age 61 of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart, Michigan on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State University...

David Allshouse

David Allshouse

Nov 29, 2017

David Mabley Allshouse, 79, of Whitehall, MI, was born in Owosso, MI on November 29, 1938 and passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

David and Helen (Moreno) have been married for 59 years. Together they were blessed with 4 beautiful girls.  David owned Allshouse Crown & Bridge and just recently retired. Over the years,...

William John Wilson

William John Wilson

Nov 27, 2017

William "Lil Bill" John Wilson, 71, of Twin Lake, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. Bill was born on October 24, 1946, to William and Rose Wilson.

Bill worked for Howmet for many years as a machinist. In 1990, he married the former Bambi Lewis. Together they were blessed with 27 years of marriage. Bill served his...

Dennis Edwin Hedinger

Dennis Edwin Hedinger

Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Dennis Edwin Hedinger, age 75 of Hart, passed away Saturday November 25, 2017 at home. He was born on November 27, 1941 in St. Anthony, Indiana, the son of Frank and Mary Ann (Bolte) Hedinger. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served from 1959 to 1963. He served in Morocco, and at Empire Air...

Scott Edward Fuce

Scott Edward Fuce

Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Scott Edward Fuce died unexpectedly from a heart attack on November 25 th in Grand Rapids, MI, at the age of 55.

Scott was born on July 13 th , 1962, in East Lansing, MI. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1985 with a degree in theatre and creative writing. He married his best friend ...

Katherine Hall

Katherine Hall

Nov 25, 2017

Katherine Elaine Hall (Tobin), aged 82, of Montague, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 25th 2017. Katherine was born in Muskegon, MI on December 5th 1934. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953 and married Bruce E. Hall on June 23, 1956.

Katherine had an associate's degree from Central Michigan University and taught school prior to having...

Elizabeth Fenn Hiscock

Elizabeth Fenn Hiscock

Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Hiscock, age 93 of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born on November 3, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Warren and Elizabeth (Huggett) Fenn. Elizabeth married Francis Hiscock on June 27, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She obtained her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Western Michigan University and was a public...

Helen Ann Eilers

Helen Ann Eilers

Nov 20, 2017

Helen Ann Eilers, 84, of Montague, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. She was born October 15, 1933, the daughter of Loren and Dorothy Mason.

Helen was a lifelong resident of Montague, She worked for Shellcast Inc. as a supervisor for many years until her retirement in 1995. In 1953, she married Jack Eilers. Together, they were...

Robert Herman Bailey

Robert Herman Bailey

Nov 19, 2017

Robert Herman Bailey, 79, of Custer, passed away on a perfect morning for hunting, November 19, 2017, surrounded by his family.   He spent his final days at home on Lost Lake after having surgery and battling pneumonia.

He was born to Robert and Helen Bailey (Guild) in Lowell, MI on May 11, 1938.  He was preceded in...

Nancy Lynn Koposky

Nancy Lynn Koposky

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Lynn Koposky, age 76 of Hart, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born on December 11, 1940 in Detroit to Frank and Ada (Hill) Pipok. Nancy married Ronald J. Koposky, in October of 1975, in Fremont, Michigan. Nancy enjoyed every moment of her life she got to share with family and friends. She was a loving...

Charles "Ike" John Budzynski

Charles "Ike" John Budzynski

Nov 15, 2017

Charles "Ike" John Budzynski, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.  He was born March 20, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Emma (Baushke) Budzynski.

Ike as was Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Marine Corps, and was a member of the American Legion Post 76...

Kevin L. Stafford

Kevin L. Stafford

Nov 8, 2017

Mr. Kevin L. Stafford, age 56, of Walkerville passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Kevin was born in Muskegon on September 2, 1961 to Raymond and Irene (Hoffman) Stafford. He was a graduate of Walkerville High School with the Class of 1979 and was employed as a Journeyman Pipe Fitter with Local 174 in Coopersville. Kevin served his country...

Peter Norman Palmer

Peter Norman Palmer

Nov 7, 2017

Peter Norman Palmer, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born November 7, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Carlton Evald and Martha Irene (Martinson) Palmer.

Peter attended the University of Michigan where he played football and was catcher on the baseball team, and...

Robert Cary Blankenship

Robert Cary Blankenship

Nov 6, 2017

Robert Cary Blankenship, 94, of Hart, died Monday, November 6, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born September 20, 1923, in Flint, the son of Alvares and Grace Blankenship. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King -Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Catherine Susan Seelhoff

Catherine Susan Seelhoff

Nov 5, 2017

Catherine "Cathy" Susan Seelhoff, 65, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 4, 1952, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and Wilma (Tacktor) Olson.

Cathy was loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who was very proud of her 24 years of sobriety and of...

Martin Edward Shumsky

Martin Edward Shumsky

Nov 2, 2017

Martin Edward Shumsky, 93, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born December 6, 1923, in Suttons Bay, Michigan, the son of Martin A. and Beatrice (Hulet) Shumsky.

Martin was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US ARMY. He was a life-time...

Norman Mikkelsen

Norman Mikkelsen

Nov 2, 2017

Norman Roger Mikkelsen, 80, of Montague, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017.  He was born Oct 7, 1937, in Muskegon, MI.

Norman was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He was a life-time member of the VFW Post #3256. He served at the local post as  Post Commander for many years and was...

Gary Stewart

Gary Stewart

Nov 1, 2017

Gary L. Stewart, 73, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 after a long, and valiant battle with cancer.

Gary was born September 13, 1944 to parents Donald and Violet Stewart. Gary lived most of his life in the White Lake area. He was a longtime auto mechanic at Chet's Service Station in Whitehall, and retired...

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