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Roger Joe Christman

Roger Joe Christman

Mar 21, 2014

Mr. Roger Joe Christman, age 85, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. He was born June 10, 1928, in Shelby to Joseph and Blanche (Hallack) Christmann. He graduated from Shelby High School with the Class of 1946 and served in Korea with the US Army. On May 29, 1953, he married Geraldine "Gerry" Hipley at St. Gregory Catholic...

Betty J. Seyfred

Betty J. Seyfred

Mar 15, 2014

Betty J. Seyfred, 85, of Hart, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital after a brief illness. Betty was born on May 2, 1928 in Buchanan, MI to George and Mary Ann (Keller) Marsh. Betty married Allan Seyfred in 1951, and their marriage was blessed with four children. As a young woman, Betty began her career...

Elaine I. Nolan

Elaine I. Nolan

Mar 3, 2014

Mrs. Elaine I. Nolan, age 91, of Mears, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014. She was born August 29, 1922, in Pelican Lake, Wisconsin to Fredrick and Gladys (Fuller) Eyestone. She was employed at Oceana Hospital until her retirement. She was a life member of the Hart VFW Auxiliary and a former member of the FOE Eagles. Elaine was...

Doris May Henrickson

Doris May Henrickson

Feb 17, 2014

Mrs. Doris May Henrickson of Ludington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2014, after a long journey with Alzheimer's disease. She was 92 years of age. Doris was born December 20, 1921, to Edward and Laura (Torrey) Kaber in Norton Township, known now as North Muskegon. She was very proud of her graduation with...

Gannon Allen Verschueren

Gannon Allen Verschueren

Feb 15, 2014

Master Gannon Allen Verschueren, infant son of Spencer and Rebecca (Richards) Verschueren of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014. He was born February 15, 2014, in Muskegon. Gannon is survived by his parents, Spencer and Rebecca Verschueren; his grandparents, Sherri (fiancé Andy Karlsons) Richards of Walkerville, James (Ann) Verschueren of Crystal Valley, Josh (Jackie) Hippler of Rothbury, and Terry...

Elaine Roose

Elaine Roose

Feb 3, 2014

ELAINE MARY (KASHKIN, GINGRICH) ROOSE January 15, 1937 - February 3, 2014 Elaine Mary Roose (77) of Pentwater Michigan and formerly of Dearborn Heights, Livonia and Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away on Monday evening while at home and in the arms of her husband, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her death is attributed to heart disease...

Thomas Constantine Fatseas

Thomas Constantine Fatseas

Jan 31, 2014

Mr. Thomas Constantine Fatseas, age 65, of Hart, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born February 15, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to George and Henrietta (Smith) Fatseas. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University and was a social worker. Thomas is survived by his children, Tyler Fatseas of Mears, Jason Fatseas...

Paula Joanne Holmes-Greeley

Paula Joanne Holmes-Greeley

Jan 26, 2014

Paula Joanne Holmes-Greeley, age 62, of North Muskegon, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was born January 9, 1952, in Lansing, Michigan, to C. Jonathan and Ruth (Orr) Holmes. She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School with the class of 1970 and received her BA degree from Michigan State University in 1974 in journalism. She married Michael Greeley...

Susan Whitehead

Susan Whitehead

Jan 26, 2014

Susan Whitehead, age 63, of New Era, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 26, 2014. She was the daughter of Robert S. and Betty Jane (McDowell) Whitehead of Pentwater, Michigan. Susan was born August 3, 1950, in Kokomo, Indiana. She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1969, and attended Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, and Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana....

Irene Norma Stafford

Irene Norma Stafford

Jan 19, 2014

Mrs. Irene Norma Stafford, age 77, of Walkerville, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was born April 2, 1936, in Grand Rapids to Rev. Lawrence and Nellie (Beeman) Hoffman. She married Raymond Stafford on April 3, 1954, in Walkerville; they were married 59 years. An avid league golfer and organist who enjoyed bird watching and flower gardening, Irene's...

Dale Raymond Drum

Dale Raymond Drum

Jan 12, 2014

Mr. Dale Raymond Drum, age 75, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2014. He was born January 19, 1938, to Raymond and Beulah (Bond) Drum. He married Peggy Porter on November 15, 1967 in Hart; they were married 46 years. Mr. Drum was a self-employed farmer and was an herbalist, growing all types of herbs for his...

Lois Marie Astor

Lois Marie Astor

Jan 7, 2014

Mrs. Lois Marie Astor, age 86, of Pentwater, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She was born July 26, 1927, in Grand Rapids to Clarence and Edna (Hamment) Stolker. Mrs. Astor was a lifelong resident of the area. She grew up in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School with the Class of 1945. She married Benni B. Astor...

Jack Glover

Jack Glover

Jan 6, 2014

Jack Glover, 91, passed away in Bradenton Beach, FL on January 6, 2014. He was a 60 year winter resident of Sandpiper MHP in Bradenton Beach. His main residence was in Hart, MI, where he was born on June 19, 1922, to Phil and Nellie (Ervin) Glover. His life was spent farming the Glover Bros. Centennial Fruit Farm in Hart...

Wanda E. Lipps

Wanda E. Lipps

Dec 30, 2013

Mrs. Wanda Elaine Lipps, age 89, of Hart, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. She was born June 2, 1924, in Hart, Michigan, to Daniel and Bertha (Croff) Berger. She was a graduate of Hart High School in 1942 and had attended college. Wanda was united in marriage to Donald Lipps on October 3, 1942, in Muskegon; he preceded her...

Ira Franklin Griffin

Ira Franklin Griffin

Dec 25, 2013

Mr. Ira Franklin Griffin, Sr., of Shelby, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013. He was born April 5, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland. Ira married Alice Jean Pettigrove on December 9, 1973, in Atlanta, Georgia; she preceded him in death on June 12, 2002. He owned and operated a hair salon for many years. Ira is survived by his son,...

Roberto R. Vela

Roberto R. Vela

Dec 23, 2013

Mr. Roberto R. Vela, age 76, of Hart, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. He was born February 28, 1937, in Rio Grande, Texas to Justo and Guadalupe (Rios) Vela. He married Ninfa Martinez on December 14, 1973, in Hart, Michigan. They were married forty years. Mr. Vela was an auto mechanic and horseman who enjoyed hunting, dancing, and traditional...

Ruth Ann Kokx

Ruth Ann Kokx

Dec 23, 2013

Mrs. Ruth Ann Kokx, age 78, of Hart, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. She was born September 10, 1935, in Hart, Michigan, to Ermine and Leola (Bellgraph) Alvesteffer. She graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1953 and was employed at GTE/Verizon as a dispatcher. Mrs. Kokx enjoyed gardening, making ceramics, and did furniture upholstery. An avid...

Raymond J. Larson

Raymond J. Larson

Dec 21, 2013

Raymond J. Larson, age 88, of Hart, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2013, after complications from a stroke. He was born October 14, 1925, to Arnold and Rhilla (Christian) Larson in Hart, Michigan. He married Barbara Jean Glover on February 26, 1948, the love of his life for 61 years. Ray proudly served in the US Navy during World...

Beverly J. Flanery-Lamb

Beverly J. Flanery-Lamb

Dec 21, 2013

Mrs. Beverly Joyce Flanery-Lamb, age 85, of Ludington and formerly of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born April 1, 1928, in Webberville, Michigan to Jason and Mable (Wolever) Cole. Beverly married Lawrence J. Flanery on October 18, 1947 in Ruby Creek, Michigan, and he preceded her in death. She later married Derlynn Lamb in 1975 and...

Joseph Reynolds Jonassen

Joseph Reynolds Jonassen

Dec 17, 2013

Joseph Reynolds Jonassen of Walkerville passed away December 17, 2013. He was born to Earl and Wilna (Reynolds) Jonassen on November 5, 1928, in Lansing, MI. In 1947 he married Geraldine Glover. Together they had 8 children, Susan Bettys of Ovid, Phillip of Walkerville, Irene of Hart, David of West Olive, Martin (Alice) of Gallatin, MO, John (Gina) of Walkerville,...

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