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Ronald Ernest Dion

Ronald Ernest Dion

Jan 7, 2016

There was only one thing that Ron Dion loved more than fast cars and dune buggies, and that was the family he loved fully and unconditionally. A hard working man, Ron set a fine example for his children to live by. He valued good friends, the things he believed in, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand....

Ezma Mae Cole

Ezma Mae Cole

Jan 3, 2016

Mrs. Ezma Mae Cole, age 92, of Muskegon, formerly of Hart, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016, at the Poppen Hospice House in Muskegon. She was born October 27, 1923, in Garrett, IN to Arthur and Esther (Stoehr) Zerns. On September 21, 1957, Ezma married Theodore W. Cole in Hart, MI. They were married for forty-one years before his passing...

Max Kokx

Max Kokx

Dec 23, 2015

Max Kokx of Pentwater, MI and Vero Beach, FL passed away on December 23, 2015. He was born on May 27, 1933, the son of Harold and Lillian Kokx of Hart. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic school and graduated from Hart High School with the class of 1951. He served in the Korean Conflict from 1952 through 1954 receiving an...

Mae A. Strand

Mae A. Strand

Dec 13, 2015

Mrs. Mae A. Strand, age 97, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. There are no services planned for Mrs. Strand. Interment will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery.

Versil L. Larsen

Versil L. Larsen

Dec 11, 2015

Versil L. Larsen went home to the arms of Our Lord on Friday, December 11, 2015. He was born in April 1924, to Rasmus and Anna Marie (Rasmussen) Larsen in Lakeview, Michigan. He served our country in the Army during World War II where he was stationed in Europe for two years and helped to close "cigarette" camps after the...

Donald Arthur Snow

Donald Arthur Snow

Dec 11, 2015

Mr. Donald Arthur Snow, age 86, of Hesperia, (formerly of Walkerville) passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, at Newaygo County Medical Care Facility in Fremont. He was born December 28, 1928, in Muskegon to Van and Helma (Burflaudt) Snow. He graduated from high school and attended Western Michigan University graduating with the class of 1949. Don married Audrey Marie Knowles...

Richard Thomas Simmon

Richard Thomas Simmon

Dec 10, 2015

Richard Thomas "Tom" Simmon age 92, of Ludington, passed away on December 10, 2015. He was born April 4, 1923 in Mancelona, MI son of Carl and Blanche (Davenport) Simmon. Soon after Tom was born, his family moved to the Lansing area. After he graduated from Everett High School, Tom enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on a destroyer escort...

Gloria Ann Johnson

Gloria Ann Johnson

Dec 6, 2015

Gloria Ann Johnson age 62, of Branch, MI passed away on December 6, 2015. The service for Mrs. Johnson is private.

John "Jack" Bonser

John "Jack" Bonser

Dec 2, 2015

John T. "Jack" Bonser age 94, of Ludington, passed away on December 2, 2015. He was born on July 2, 1921 in London, Ontario, Canada, son of Walter and Beatrice (Curnoe) Bonser. Jack moved with his family in 1933 to Detroit where his father worked as a Meat Department Manager who later transferred to Ludington. Jack served in the U.S....

Timothy James Dennert

Timothy James Dennert

Nov 29, 2015

Mr. Timothy James Dennert, age 56, of Hart passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. He was born January 8, 1959, in Hart to Louis and Delores (Zalewski) Dennert. He graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1977. Tim married Renee McClellan on August 1, 1981 at St. Gregory Catholic Church and they were married thirty-four years. He was...

Ronald Lee Longcore

Ronald Lee Longcore

Nov 24, 2015

Mr. Ronald Lee Longcore, age 76, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015. He was born March 28, 1939, in Muskegon to Milton and Bernardine (Till) Longcore. He graduated from Hart High School with the class of 1957. He married Karen Spencer on January 28, 1957 in Hart; they were married for fifty-eight years. Ron served his country in...

Joyce Marie Carr

Joyce Marie Carr

Nov 22, 2015

Throughout her rich and rewarding journey, Joyce Carr lived a life of purpose while holding her loved ones near to her heart. As a longtime resident of the community she loved, she was the sort of woman whom everyone seemed to know. Joyce was a devoted family woman who was filled with unspeakable joy. She witnessed her family tree blossom...

Donald Roscoe Lambrix

Donald Roscoe Lambrix

Nov 21, 2015

Donald Roscoe Lambrix, age 87, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born December 30, 1927, in Kalamazoo to Roscoe Carson and Mary Jane (Loughead) Lambrix. After enjoying many summers and weekends of fishing, hunting and sailing at Bass Lake, he and his family moved permanently to Bass Lake at the age of fifteen. Don graduated from...

John Whiteside Symington

John Whiteside Symington

Nov 20, 2015

John Whiteside Symington, age 99 of Hart, went to be with the Lord November 20, 2015 at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. John was born November 2, 1916 in Detroit, MI. He was the son of the late James and Helen (Whiteside) Symington. John served our country in WW II, in the 6th Infantry 1st Division. The 6th Infantry Division...

Robert John Harmon

Robert John Harmon

Nov 19, 2015

Robert John Harmon, age 77 of Poughkeepsie, NY (formerly Hart, MI) went to be with his lord on Thursday November, 19th 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Charlene Harmon, parents, Melvin and Vendla Clark, and brothers, Thomas Harmon, Robert and Jack Brooks. He will be lovingly remembered by daughters, Teresa Boelens and Dorothy (Mike)...

Howard Fugere

Howard Fugere

Nov 18, 2015

Howard T. Fugere age 88, of Ludington, passed away on November 18, 2015 at Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon. He was born August 9, 1927 son of Herman and Bertha (Guerin) Fugere. Howard graduated from St. Simon High School. He was an Army veteran of WWII where he served protecting the Panama Canal. After Howard was discharged from the Army,...

George Carl Brandel, Jr.

George Carl Brandel, Jr.

Nov 12, 2015

Mr. George Carl Brandel, Jr. age 92, of Hart, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born June 17, 1923, in Muskegon to George and Thelma (Bender) Brandel. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II as an aviation machinist. On August 25, 1945, George married Doris Louise House in Memphis, TN; they were...

Paul Wesley Greiner

Paul Wesley Greiner

Nov 7, 2015

Mr. Paul Wesley Greiner, age 56, of Mears, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015. He was born October 1, 1959, in Hart to Nick and Karol (Kaufman) Greiner. He was a graduate of Hart High School and was a self- employed mechanic. Paul is survived by two sons, Justin Greiner of Grand Rapids, and Paul Greiner, Jr. of Hart; his...

Sharon Kay Vanderkooi

Sharon Kay Vanderkooi

Nov 5, 2015

Mrs. Sharon Kay VanderKooi, age 74, of Hart, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. She was born February 12, 1941, in Evart to Thomas E. and Margurite G. (Bohms) Rohen. She graduated from high school and married Lawrence VanderKooi in Muskegon the year of 1964. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1994. Sharon was a homemaker to her...

Myles Everett Carpenter

Myles Everett Carpenter

Oct 26, 2015

Myles Everett and Quinn Marshall Carpenter twin sons of Pastor Nathan and Melanie (Dorsey) Carpenter were born on October 23, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI. Quinn passed away on October 24, 2015 and Myles passed away on October 26, 2015. Myles and Quinn are survived by their parents, Pastor Nathan and Melanie (Dorsey) Carpenter of Ludington; their brother, Nathan Carpenter...

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