Constance Joan Leitner
Jun 25, 2013
Mrs. Constance Joan Leitner, age 78, of Twin Lake, left this earth on June 25, 2013, to be with her beloved Lord Jesus Christ. She was born March 18, 1935, in Shelby to Clayton and Eleanor (Mikkelson) Kline. A member of Montague High School's Class of 1953, Connie lived in Montague until her marriage to Ronald Hodges on December 19,...
Douglas Evan Pider
Jun 19, 2013
Mr. Douglas Evan Pider, age 75, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, of Hart, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was born November 19, 1937, in Hart to Evan and Kathryn (Grate) Pider. Mr. Pider received his Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from Michigan State University in 1959. He married Gladys Coon on...
Bruce Robert Fotis
Jun 4, 2013
Mr. Bruce Robert Fotis, age 57, of Rothbury, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was born August 11, 1955, in Muskegon to Frank and Kay (Stewart) Fotis. He played football in high school for the Holton Red Devils. After graduating from Holton High School in the class of 1973, he served in Vietnam with the United States Marine Corps....
David Earl Thaler
May 31, 2013
Mr. David Earl Thaler, age 74, of Hart, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. He was born January 12, 1939, in Hart to Delos and Pearl (McCarty) Thaler. On August 12, 1972, in Hart, he married the former Ida Clark. He was employed at Oceana County Road Commission as a mechanic and district truck driver until his retirement in February...
David Alan Alexander
May 30, 2013
David A. Alexander, 47, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. He was born on September 1, 1965, in Kalamazoo and moved to Ludington before age one. He was a 1984 graduate of Ludington High School, a 1986 graduate of West Shore Community College, and a 1987 graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Shortly after graduating from mortuary...
Thomas James Wilde
May 12, 2013
Mr. Thomas James Wilde, age 42, of Hart, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was born April 6, 1971, in Muskegon. He was employed at Mason County Fruit Packers and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Thomas is survived by his children, Gage Wilde of Muskegon and Destiny Barnes; his father, Ray Weaver of Muskegon; his mother Suzanne Boucher of Hart;...
Wade Benjamin Gleason
May 4, 2013
Mr. Wade Benjamin Gleason, age 27, of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was born April 14, 1986, in Ludington to Steven and Pamela (Flanery) Gleason. He was a 2004 graduate of Hart High School and completed two years of study at the Full Sail Film Academy in Florida. Wade wrestled for the Hart Pirates while in high...
Patrick Anthony Steen
Apr 27, 2013
Patrick Anthony Steen, 30, of Ludington and formerly of Hart, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was born on February 24, 1983, in San Antonio, Texas, but was raised and graduated from Hart. A very talented and energetic young man, he pursued many interests, especially music and computer skills. He played several...
Mabel L. Flanery
Apr 24, 2013
Mrs. Mabel L. Flanery, age 98, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born June 20, 1914, in Walkerville to Joseph and Clara (Green) Beggs. She married Stanley E. Flanery on May 14, 1931, in Walkerville and they were married nearly 52 years before his passing on February 7, 1983. Mabel was the rock of her family...
Ivy Kathleen Gonzales
Apr 24, 2013
Ivy Kathleen Gonzales, age 52, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She was born December 5, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker. Kathleen is survived by one son, Jesse Gonzales of Hart; her mother, Wanda L. Hollis of Sand Springs, OK; three sisters, Carolyn (Joe) Williams of Tulsa, OK, Eva Louise (Benny) Isam of Tulsa, OK,...
Richard Thomas Patton
Apr 20, 2013
Mr. Richard Thomas Patton, age 75, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born August 14, 1937, in Fort Junction, Wisconsin, to Edward and Retha (Scott) Patton. He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam. He married Betty E. Aiken on September 24, 1983, at home. He was a machinist, employed at Lescoa in Grand...
Ernest "Nute" Frederick Figge, Jr.
Apr 8, 2013
Ernest F. "Nute" Figge, Jr., 84, of Branch, passed away April 8, 2013 after an illness of several months. He was born August 5, 1928, in Muskegon County to Ernest F. and Alta L. (Smith) Figge, Sr. He married Marie DuPerron on March 9, 2007, and she survives. Ernest retired from the US Navy as Petty Officer, 1st Class, after...
Ryan Scott Prudhomme
Apr 8, 2013
Ryan Scott Prudhomme, 27, of New Era, husband of Kendra, went into the presence of his Savior on April 8, 2013 after a brave and inspiring battle with cancer. He was born February 21, 1986 in Reed City, MI to Steve and Cathey Prudhomme. Ryan graduated from Hart High School in 2004 and obtained degrees from Cornerstone University and Michigan...
Charles Roy Hilbert
Apr 3, 2013
Charles Roy Hilbert (89) of Pentwater and Grand Rapids, MI went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 2, 2013. He was born October 13, 1923 in Bingham, MI to James and Edith Hilbert (Draper). Charlie graduated from Traverse City High School June 12, 1941. He was drafted on March 5, 1943 and assigned to the Cannon Company...
Lawrence Keith Adams
Apr 2, 2013
Mr. Lawrence Keith Adams, age 88, of Mears and formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. He was born February 24, 1925, in Odgen, Illinois to Allan and Beatrice (Harris) Adams. Keith served in the US Army during World War II, where he was awarded the Purple Heart Commendation. Keith and Marilyn Johnson were married September 5, 1947...
Evelyne Elizabeth Noffke
Mar 30, 2013
Evelyne Elizabeth Noffke, 92, of Pentwater, MI, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart, MI, under the care of Hospice of Michigan. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to King Funeral Home in Hart, MI. Evelyne was born October 5, 1920 in Indianapolis, IN, to William Rudolf and Valeska Kettner. She graduated from Shortridge...
Richard L Streit
Mar 25, 2013
Mr. Richard L. Streit, age 83, of Mears, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. He was born June 14, 1929, in Hesperia to Walter and Violet (Newberry) Streit. After graduating from Hart High School in the class of 1949, he served in the US Army as military police. He was employed at Northwest Airlines as a crew chief mechanic for...
Marva Jo Ryder
Mar 21, 2013
Mrs. Marva Jo Ryder, age 80, of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was born February 19, 1933, at home in Pentwater to Marshall and Persis "Perkie" (Warner) Paulsen. She graduated from Pentwater High School in the Class of 1951 and attended Muskegon Business College. She married William Ryder in April 1978 in California and he preceded her...
Hilda "Sally" Anna Graham
Mar 20, 2013
Mrs. Hilda Anna "Sally" Graham, age 91, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013. She was born July 29, 1921, in Glendale, Ohio to Richard and Theresa (Pluemer) Brotherton. She married Robert W. Graham, Sr. on June 26, 1944, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Glendale, Ohio; he preceded her in death on June 25, 1981. Mrs. Graham was...
Frank Michael Letarte
Mar 20, 2013
Frank Michael LeTarte was born in Detroit in 1926. He graduated from Annunciation High School in 1944, and then served in the U.S. Navy. After his naval service, he became a Detroit City Firefighter. He, his father, and his brothers owned a tool and die shop, and later expanded into the manufacturing of aluminum storm doors and windows. Frank had...
