Obituary Listing

Nov 24, 2024

GEORGE LESTER HAYES

January 20, 1933 - November 24, 2024

George Lester Hayes beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather moved to his Heavenly Home on November 24, 2024, at the age of 91.

George was born to Lester George Hayes and Dolly Lou Velma Fields on January 20, 1933.  George married his...

Nov 24, 2024

Diane Marie Kramer, 66, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at her home.  She was born February 12, 1958, in Traverse City, the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Gatzke) Schopieray.

Diane worked at Taylor Printing for many years.  She maintained beautiful flower gardens that were decorated with hand-painted rocks.  Diane was a talented...

Nov 22, 2024

Laurie Ann Bentz, a devoted Catholic, 67, of Ludington, MI, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024.

Laurie was born on February 24, 1957, in Ludington, MI; she was the daughter of Loreta M. Sniegowski and Louis B. Sniegowski. Laurie loved cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, and collecting antiques. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings for the...

Nov 20, 2024

Esther Sue Johnson, 81, left this earth at 3:37 AM on November 20, 2024, at her home, due to a short illness. Sue was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 26, 1943, in Lawrence, Michigan, and was a lifelong resident of Hesperia.

Sue was born in Lawrence on March 26, 1943, to Fred and...

Nov 19, 2024

James Dale Lorenz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Shelby Hospital, at the age of 88.  His family surrounded him that day, sharing love and stories that brought a warm smile to everyone's face. Jim was born at Shelby Hospital on April 2, 1936, just a few minutes after midnight. He was...

Nov 17, 2024

Janet Irene Rolewicz

Rolewicz, Mrs. Janet I. 83, of Montague, (former resident of Tinley Park, IL), passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home in Montague. She was born May 13, 1941, in Chicago, the daughter of Robert and Mary (McCann) West, and was a long-time resident of Tinley Park, IL, and Montague, MI.

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Nov 17, 2024

Karen Lynn Christensen, 83, of Montague, earned her angel's wings and tilted halo Sunday,  November 17, 2024. She was born March 9, 1944,  the daughter of Agnes and Alfred Bouma.

Karen grew up fast, and when her younger sister Ruth (Levendosky) was born in 1952, Karen found her lifelong best friend. Desperate to escape a chaotic and...

Nov 16, 2024

Trudy Jane Sibley, 79 passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, after a long hard battle with cancer, at her home in Hart, surrounded by loved ones. Trudy was born December 8, 1944. Trudy is the wife to Gerald Sibley; the two got married in 1963, and Gerald was the love of her life. Together, they shared 61 beautiful years...

Nov 13, 2024

Gloria Elaine Burch, 83, of Whitehall, peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, surrounded by family and friends that she deeply loved. She was born April 8, 1941, in Robinson, Illinois, to her late parents Vernon G Culp and Jennie M (Brubaker) Culp.

Beloved wife of the late Francis B Burch Sr., they spent 64 beautiful years...

Nov 13, 2024

Sherron Marie Desik, 82, of Pentwater, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her children. She was born May 15, 1942, in Flint, Michigan.

Sherron was a remarkably skilled self-taught seamstress. She was also talented with cross-stitch, knitting, and crocheting; many will continue to be blessed...

Nov 12, 2024

Lisa Elizabeth Lorenz Hill, aged 59, of Hart, passed away November 12, 2024, in Muskegon, Michigan. Born on October 30, 1965, in Petoskey, Michigan, Lisa was known for her spunky, loving, and caring personality which endeared her to many throughout her life.

Lisa graduated from Hart High School and spent much of her career in customer service,...

Nov 9, 2024

Carolyn Louise Wagner, 84, of Hart, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born December 12, 1939, in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Lighthouse Lutheran Church, 8786 US-31 BUS, Pentwater, MI 49449, with a luncheon to follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers,...

Nov 9, 2024

Peggy Sue Lohse, 72, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in Ludington, Michigan.

She was born in Ludington and spent her early years living there with her family, where she was the oldest of 7 children.  In her early 20's she left Ludington and moved to Palatine, IL.  Family vacations were only to Ludington, the...

Nov 8, 2024

Frances Elizabeth "Betty" Klemm Holzhauer, 107, died November 8th, 2024 in Williamsburg, Michigan. She is survived by her sons, Mansur Otis Johnson of Tucson and Gregory (Louise) Holzhauer of Orlando; her grandchildren, Nathan (Jargalan) Johnson, Qayyum (Betsy) Johnson, Kirpal (Liliana) Johnson, Yusuf Johnson, Maike (Carlos) Pacheco, and Andrew (Ellen) Holzhauer; as well as five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Nov 7, 2024

Theresa "Terri" Reimer, 80, of Ludington, died Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born July 19, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Charlotte (Janusz) Wojtal.

Terri was preceded in death by her husband, Emmet Reimer.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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Nov 6, 2024

John Leroy Dobson, 91, of Kingsley, died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born June 19, 1933, in Kingsley, the son of John and Pearl (Nelson) Dobson.

John owned and operated Dobson's Garage, in Kingsley, and earned a reputation as a fair, honest, and hard-working mechanic and tow truck driver.  ...

Nov 5, 2024

Cheryl Edna Holden, 67, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. She was born in Flint on November 15, 1956.

Sherry enjoyed family dinner gatherings and time with friends. She loved music, dancing, and singing in the car.

Cheryl is survived by: her children, Nicole and husband Corey Owens of Mt Morris MI, Chris...

Nov 5, 2024

Jack Lee Wygant, 75, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 18, 1949, in Haslett, the son of Donald and Virginia "June" (Hook) Wygant.

Jack moved to Ludington in 1989 where he operated his own charter boat "Jimmy Jack" and was known to many as Captain...

Nov 3, 2024

Dianna Ruth Forster, 87, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Mort" Forster in 2020.

She leaves behind one daughter Jamie Ann Loebenberg (nee Forster) and one son-in-law Raimar and grandson Charles Loebenberg, one niece and one nephew.

Dianna had a very long and full life.  She...

Nov 2, 2024

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Jose Ramon Garza Orozco on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 53.

For over 30 years, Ramon was the devoted husband of Rosa Garza. Together, they raised five children: Clara, Rosa, Alejandra, Carlos, and Sofia. Recently, his heart was filled with even more joy as he became...