Obituary Listing

Mar 12, 2017

Gladys E. (Hoffman) Kanwischer, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born February 27, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Arnold and Eleanor (Vacik) Hoffman. Gladys graduated from Gage Park High School and attended Bryant Stratton Business College both in Chicago, IL. She married the love of her life, her babe, Gust Kanwischer on September 24,...

Mar 10, 2017

Rena Mary Dee Kowalski, 72, of Montague, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 8, 1944, in Muskegon.

Rena loved being outdoors where she was able to enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, archery and muzzle-loading.  She especially loved feeding the wildlife, especially the deer and turkeys that came...

Mar 10, 2017

James Krajewski, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hart, Michigan, on March 10, 2017. Jim was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 15, 1945, to John and Sarah Krajewski.  He attended St. Gregory's school in Hart where he made many lifelong friends.  He went on to graduate from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids...

Mar 9, 2017

Mr. Glenn Allen Jacobs, age 79, of Hart, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital in Ludington.  He was born April 15, 1937, in Muskegon to Herbert and Elaine (Kroll) Jacobs.  Glenn received his Bachelors and Master's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University and was employed as a school teacher at Hart Public Schools, until...

Mar 9, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Tutak, 56, of Montague, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born December 15, 1960, in Hart, the daughter of Edward and Geraldine (Alten) Tutak.

Jackie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved working in her garden, canning, cooking and going camping.  Jackie...

Mar 8, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Powers, age 99, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart.  She was born August 26, 1917, in Pentwater to August and Helen (Helander) Hansen.  Evelyn was a 1935 graduate of the Pentwater High School. She married Virgil Powers in Hart on October 2, 1938 and he preceded her in...

Mar 5, 2017

Berneice Lillian Mikkelson, 87, of Montague, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Spring Street Manor, in Whitehall, under the loving care of the Falhive Family. She was born September 4, 1929, in Whitehall, the daughter of Alvin and Alice (Fordhama) Ramthun. Berneice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who loved working in her yard, baking and going...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Delmar Carl Kokx, age 87, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.  He was born October 9, 1929, in Hart to Carl and Pauline (Billington) Kokx.  He was employed at Howmet-Alcoa until retiring in 1987. He married the former Mina Stroud in Whitehall on November 23, 1973 and she preceded him in death...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Oscar J. Bruck, Jr., age 79, of Shelby, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at his home.  He was born March 13, 1937, in Monroe County, Michigan to Oscar and Helena (Young) Bruck, Sr.  He was employed as a Tool and Die Maker at Ford Motor Company and Hoover Universal. Oscar married the former Linda Young in Ohio...

Mar 3, 2017

Christine Marie Semelbauer, 43, of North Muskegon, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont. She was born January 14, 1974, in Muskegon, the daughter of Bradley Semelbauer and Susan Schuler.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel,...

Mar 2, 2017

Mrs. Edith Jane Ferwerda, age 81, of Mears, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was born September 17, 1935, in Grand Haven to Robert and Vera (Taylor) Rose.

Edie grew up playing in the Grand Haven area with her brothers, sisters, and best friend Cleone. Her first job was at a butcher's shop in Grand Haven...

Mar 2, 2017

Sandra Lee Balkema, 77, of Whitehall, formerly of Montague, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Whitehall.  She was born July 8, 1939, in Shelby, the daughter of Edward and Esther (Ladegast) Sanford.

Sandra retired from Howmet, in Whitehall, where she had been employed for 28 years.  She was an active member...

Mar 1, 2017

Edward J. Lynch, 77, of Whitehall, died peacefully at home on March 1, 2017, after a long battle with emphysema.  He was born September 2, 1939, in South Portland, Maine to John and Monica (Tardiff) Lynch.  He married Irmgard Winkler on March 22, 1974 in Annweiler, Germany.

After his father's death in 1946, Edward moved to Sault...

Feb 25, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Patricia Keely, age 76, of Mears, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, at her home.  She was born March 16, 1940, in Flint to Anthony and Aileen (Dollars) LaFay.  She was employed as a Nurse's Aide with the State Of Michigan in Lapeer, Michigan. Nancy married Lyle N. Keely on June 28, 1958 in Grand Blanc, Michigan...

Feb 25, 2017

Heather Marie Christensen-Hoffman

1975-2017

Heather Marie Christensen-Hoffman age 41, of Muskegon and formerly of Ludington, passed away on February 25, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born December 4, 1975 in Ludington, graduated from Scottville High School and was employed in food service for West Shore Community College and she also...

Feb 24, 2017

Mrs. Josephine Gomez Rodriguez, age 82, of Ludington, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born May 19, 1934, in San Antonio, TX to Sam and Dolores (Gomez) Gover.  She was employed as a seamstress and was a homemaker.

She was an excellent mother and grandmother to her family...

Feb 24, 2017

Richard "Dick" Edward Lohman, 69, of Montague, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017, at Mercy Health in Muskegon.  He was born October 22, 1947, in Shelby, the son of Leo and Ardis (Jonseck) Lohman.

Dick served in the US ARMY and was stationed in Germany during Vietnam.

In 2009, Dick retired from Shellcast, in Montague, where he...

Feb 24, 2017

Norman Ollo Sargent

Age: 86

Norman Sargent, long time resident of White River Township, Montague MI, passed away at his home Friday, February 24, 2017 after failing health.

Norman was born in Muskegon, MI on April 30, 1930, to George and Mabel Sargent. He had one younger brother, Fred Sargent, who preceded him...

Feb 22, 2017

Ms. Virginia Rose Bird Palen, age 89, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center-Knollview in Muskegon.  She was born April 22, 1927, in Hart to Oren and Hazel (Mitchell) Palen. Virginia attended school and served her country by joining the United States Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.  She was employed with the Saturn...

Feb 20, 2017

Mr. John Frederick Nienhuis, age 90, of Hart, joined his Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born March 21, 1926, in Holland to Henry and Eva (Walters) Nienhuis. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Weyenberg, in Holland on June 21, 1949.

As a young man, John served his country in the...