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David Alan Lehto

David Alan Lehto

Apr 3, 2025

David Alan Lehto of Grawn, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2025. He was 68 years old. Born in Hancock, Michigan to Lillian and Paul N. Lehto, he grew up in Birmingham, and graduated from Seaholm High School in 1975. Dave moved from southeast Michigan in the late 90's and spent the rest of his life in the...

James Robert Hawley

James Robert Hawley

Apr 3, 2025

James Robert Hawley, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

Jim was born in Paw Paw, Michigan to Fredrick and Fern (Steffens) Hawley on May 4th, 1953. Shortly after, the family moved to Leland, and in 1960, Stoney Point Orchards of Suttons Bay was established. On the family farm, Jim not only took care of the...

Dolores D. Weavers

Dolores D. Weavers

Mar 24, 2025

Dolores D. Weavers, 88, of Ruby Creek, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. She was born August 28, 1936 in Coopersville, the daughter of Ralph and Annette Bush.

Dolores grew up in the Coopersville area, later moving to Grand Haven where she and her husband, Don owned and operated a residential construction...

Pamela Kay Falbe

Pamela Kay Falbe

Mar 23, 2025

Pamela Kay Falbe, 77, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was born February 10, 1948, in Muskegon, the daughter of Earl and Beverly (Veltman) Kelly.

She graduated from Holton High School in 1966. After high school she worked as a cashier for Wesco for over 30 years.

Pamela enjoyed bowling and bowled...

Lawrence Walter Neil

Lawrence Walter Neil

Mar 22, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Neil, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed peacefully on March 22, 2025, with his wife and children by his side.  Larry was born July 9, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to Alexander J. and Dorothy Pierson Neil.  He had one brother and two sisters.  As a first generation American, he was proud of his Scottish heritage.

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Lowell Eugene Anderson

Lowell Eugene Anderson

Mar 21, 2025

Lowell Eugene Anderson, 71, of Fountain, died Friday, March 21, 2025, at home.  He was born November 2, 1953 in Lansing, Michigan.

Lowell was a long haul truck driver for over 40 years.  He was always up for an adventure and loved being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, searching for mushrooms and most of all, riding his Harley....

Michael Phillip Nickerson

Michael Phillip Nickerson

Mar 20, 2025

Michael Phillip Nickerson was brought into our universe kicking and screaming on September 28th, 1988 at 4:21pm, to parents Gregory Nickerson and Debra (Swan) Nickerson of Kingsley, MI. He tragically passed away unexpectedly on March 20th, 2025, of natural causes.

There were many components that made up our beloved Mike. Intellectuality, tender heartedness, level-headedness, generosity, stubbornness, and...

Michelle Renee Patrick

Michelle Renee Patrick

Mar 20, 2025

Michelle Renee Patrick, 53, of Ludington, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home. She was born to Peggy Lohse and David Sumner in 1971.

Michelle worked in food service for many years.  In her spare time she enjoyed cross-stitching, fishing, watching Supernatural on T.V., and visiting with her daughters. Most of all, Michelle loved spending time with...

Howard "Sonny" Jacob Guenthardt Jr.

Howard "Sonny" Jacob Guenthardt Jr.

Mar 19, 2025

Howard "Sonny" Jacob Guenthardt Jr., 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Beacon Specialized Living in Carleton, Michigan.  He was born March 7, 1942, in Ludington, the son of Howard and Esther (Kowalski) Guenthardt.

Sonny graduated from Ludington High School in the Class of 1962.  He was employed by the City of Ludington for over...

David Alan Nickerson

David Alan Nickerson

Mar 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, the family announces his passing of David Alan Nickerson, a man who brought light, laughter, and adventure to all who knew him. He left this world on March 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of joy, love, and unforgettable memories.

David "Dave" Alan Nickerson was born on August 16th, 1951, to Roger Nickerson and...

Robert Lynn Lapree

Robert Lynn Lapree

Mar 17, 2025

Robert Lynn LaPree, 69, of Montague, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, due to kidney failure. Robert was born on March 1, 1956, in Hart. He graduated from Stevenson High School in Washington state in 1974. Where he enjoyed racing motocross with his brothers. Robert had two daughters and lived in Montague most of his adult life. He worked...

Debra Ann Munoz

Debra Ann Munoz

Mar 16, 2025

Debra Ann Munoz went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2025. Debbie was full of life and love for people. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to many. If you were lucky enough to know Debbie she was always there with a kind word, smile and would...

Brenda Kathryn Gorcyca

Brenda Kathryn Gorcyca

Mar 15, 2025

Brenda Kathyrn Gorcyca, age 85, of Traverse City, Michigan, died March 15, 2025, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City. Brenda was born September 26, 1939, to Russell and Kathryn (Sweeney) Barnum in Marshall, Michigan. On June 26, 1957, Brenda married Robert Gorcyca in Empire, Michigan. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1992.

Brenda and...

Pauline Margaret Kokx

Pauline Margaret Kokx

Mar 14, 2025

Pauline Margaret Kokx, 84, of Ludington, Michigan, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 14, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Zuder) Morisson.

Pauline grew up in Muskegon, and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1958, during that time...

Mary Marie Farnham

Mary Marie Farnham

Mar 14, 2025

Mary Marie Farnham beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2025 at the age of 73. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband, Gary and together they are reunited in eternal peace.

Born on January 19, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, Mary lived a life filled with...

Reno Frederick Cooper

Reno Frederick Cooper

Mar 12, 2025

Reno Frederick Cooper went to be with his son, Layne Eliot Scott VanVleet, in Heaven on March 12, 2025. Reno was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Reno was born June 26, 1993, to Frederick and Debra (McIntyre) Cooper, in Ludington, Michigan.

Reno had a variety of interests and hobbies, ranging from a love of...

Douglas Clayton Lapage

Douglas Clayton Lapage

Mar 12, 2025

Douglas Clayton LaPage, 78, beloved widower, father, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.  He was born on August 18, 1946, in Saginaw, the son of Joseph and Berdella (Moore) LaPage.

Douglas graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw and Central Michigan University with his Bachelor's in Education.  He taught for four years in Saginaw, then...

Arthur Edward Kelley

Arthur Edward Kelley

Mar 12, 2025

Our beloved father, Arthur Edward Kelley 76, died March 12, 2025, at his home in Clarkston, Michigan. He was born to Laurance and Cleo (Savage) Kelley, the second of four brothers welcomed to this union.

Art was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Larry and Gerald Kelley; and by the love of his life and...

Pamela Jean Griffis

Pamela Jean Griffis

Mar 12, 2025

Pamela Jean Griffis, 69, of Pentwater, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on  Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. She was born November 22, 1955, in Hart, the daughter of Edward and Zora Inga (Paulsen).

In her youth, Pamela spent a year in Bogota, Colombia working with Wycliffe Bible Translators.  She...

Eligha Zachary Wooley

Eligha Zachary Wooley

Mar 11, 2025

Eligha "Eli" Zachary Wooley, 35, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born March 17, 1989, in Traverse City, the son of Jennifer (Bender) Gooden and Harmon Wooley.

Eli attended Kingsley High School where he was awarded an honorary diploma.  He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  ...

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