Obituary Listing

Aug 27, 2017

Morrey Roger Lorenson, 89, succumbed to dementia/Alzheimer's at home on August 27, 2017. He will now be reunited with his childhood sweetheart and wife of 63 years the former Margaret Jean Bower, son, Steven Lorenson and daughter, Debra Lorenson.

Morrey was born on May 14, 1928 to Simon and Ida (Simonelli) Lorenson. He retired from Whitehall Leather....

Aug 26, 2017

David Thompson, 72, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017. David was born on October 25, 1944.

David worked as a Machinist/Welder in his early years and also a contractor for the majority of his career. He was blessed with 3 daughters that he loved dearly. David enjoyed fishing, sports and gardening. He was a loving...

Aug 26, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Joyce VanSickle, age 57, of Fountain, MI passed away Saturday, August, 26, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart on October 5, 1959 to William and Joyce (Bartlett) Carr.  Carolyn graduated from Hart High School in 1978 and had attended Ferris State University. She married Robert VanSickle in Gatlinburg, TN on July 12, 1999. Carolyn was...

Aug 25, 2017

Benjamin Franklin Moore, 93, of Ludington, died Friday, August 25, 2017, at home.  He was born August 17, 1924, in Evart, the son of Dennis and Nellie (Pickett) Moore.

Ben was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US ARMY, where he earned the Purple Heart Medal for his efforts.  He was a member of...

Aug 24, 2017

Josephine Frayre Moreno, 93, of Whitehall, formerly of Owosso, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, at White Lake Assisted Living, in Whitehall, where she received the most wonderful,  loving care.  She was born December 12, 1923, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Julian and Francisca (Caso) Frayre.

Josephine attended Shepherd High School, and when she was in her...

Aug 22, 2017

Donald "Don" Francis Budreau, 86, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born August 28, 1930, in Ludington, the son of Frank and Gertrude (Ard) Budreau.

Don served in the US ARMY, where he was stationed in Okinawa.

Don retired from the C&O Railroad, where he...

Aug 21, 2017

Daniel Lynn Amstutz, 75, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Monday, August 21st, 2017.  Daniel was born to Ruth and Elmer Amstutz on September 26th, 1941, in Lucas County, Ohio.  He was the second of three children.

From a young age, Daniel enjoyed being outdoors; he fondly remembered his time as a Boy Scout. Unfortunately,...

Aug 20, 2017

Mrs. Sherry Lee Shafer, age 62, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, at home.  She was born January 2, 1955, in Montague to Harry and Delores (Love) Kropf.  She was employed at Straits Steel and Wire in Quality Control. Sherry married Jeffrey Shafer on July 29, 1972 at the Crystal Valley United Methodist Church.

Sherry...

Aug 19, 2017

Sharon Marie Dean, 78, of Hart, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  She was born October 12, 1938, in Shelby, the daughter of Eugene and Josephine (Schmuck) Shafer.

Sharon was raised in Shelby and went to Shelby High School.  She was a...

Aug 18, 2017

Richard "Larry" Lawrence McLouth, 85, of Montague, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Larry was born on May 4, 1932 to Edward and Dorothy McLouth. He was one of 10 children. Larry married the former Mary Alexander on December 11, 1971. He had 6 children of his own and Mary had 5. Together their families became one. He worked...

Aug 15, 2017

Sharon Lee Trevino, 71, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November  11, 1945, in Montague, the daughter of Everett and Esther (Pauley) Casebolt. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, in Whitehall, is in...

Aug 14, 2017

Helen May Marker, age 93, of Mears, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017.  She was born August 10, 1924 in Greenville, OH to John and Anna Bollinger.  She graduated from high school and on January 19, 1943 she married John Marker in Greenville, OH; they were married seventy-four years.  Helen was a homemaker and a member of the West...

Aug 14, 2017

Mrs. Suzanne Louise Stoltz, age 83, of Shelby, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born November 7, 1933, in Buffalo, NY to Russell and Mildred (Nelson) Aberth.  She was employed as a waitress and most recently as a cashier at Hansen Foods in Hart. She married Lloyd Stoltz on...

Aug 13, 2017

Jayne Cassette, 92, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. Jayne was born on September 8, 1924 to Francis and Agnes Simonson.

Jayne was a life-long resident of Whitehall. In 1945, she married Robert Cassette and together they raised their 4 children and a nephew and were blessed with 55 years of marriage until his death...

Aug 9, 2017

Irene Rose Dragg (Renee), 94, of Livonia, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, surrounded by her family in Muskegon, MI. Irene was born on March 9, 1923, the daughter of Alexander and Rose Smolenski. Irene married Alfred Dragg in 1943 and together they raised 2 daughters in Livonia, Michigan. Irene and Alfred were blessed with 67 years of marriage until...

Aug 9, 2017

Steven Benjamin Snook, 65, of Whitehall, passed away suddenly at home Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 27, 1951 to Glenn and Gloria (Benjamin) Snook. Steve had two big sisters at home, and his eagerly awaited arrival completed the family.  His sisters reveled in him and delighted in his antics over the coming...

Aug 8, 2017

Norma Helen Dill, born in 1962, daughter of the late Norman (Cleo) Dill and the late Lillie Belle (Merritt) Ednie and resident of Heartland Healthcare of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Tuesday, August 8, 2017.

Norma had a beautiful voice and loved to sing for her family and friends whom she loved dearly. Norma endured...

Aug 3, 2017

Jane Margaret Freeman, 97, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born April 1, 1920 in Standish, MI to Roy and Alice (Williamson) Crandell.

Jane attended Kalamazoo College, and MSU earning a degree in Social Work. She worked for the TB Association in the thumb area of Michigan and at Abrams Camera during WWII. It was...

Jul 31, 2017

George Michael Poynter, 61, of Montague, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017.George was born July 19, 1956 to George and Isabella Poynter.

George worked as a contractor for most of his career. He enjoyed hunting, 2-tracking and was a true out-doors man. He was a goofy, silly, out-going, hardworking child at heart. He will be deeply missed....

Jul 27, 2017

Ruth J. Hoogerwerf, 92, of Whitehall, went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 27, 2017, with her family by her side.  She was born on December 2, 1924 to Joseph and Anna Wolosz.

Ruth graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School. She was blessed with 3 children in her life. She worked for Corduroy Rubber Company,...