Obituary Listing

Jul 5, 2024

David Arnold Nelson, 88, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born July 5, 1936, in Lakeview, the son of Arnold and Ruth (Thompson) Nelson.

David graduated from Lee County Public School in 1954. He later worked for Consumers Energy and retired in 1998.

David enjoyed golfing, gardening, bowling, playing guitar, and...

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Lou Cornelisen's journey on the path of souls began on July 5, 2024, in Hart, Michigan. She began her journey in life on May 20, 1940, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis Stransky Oyster and Maryan (McCleland) Oyster.

Carol grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, eventually graduating from Maine East High School, the same school...

Jul 4, 2024

LLOYD "GENE" JONES, JR 12/19/1953 – 7/4/2024

For such a quiet man, Lloyd Gene touched, and was loved by, so many.

Following in his father's footsteps, he was hard working, and very proud of his many years as a welder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Eugene Jones, Sr. & Hazel Mae...

Jul 4, 2024

Don Miller age 93, passed away on July 4th, 2024. The fourth was one of his very favorite days of the year, often having gatherings at his home on this special day. He continued the tradition that his mother started, of the Clown Band playing at Miller's Lakeside Motel after the parade, which continues today.

Donald Verne...

Jul 4, 2024

David Robert White, 72, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Deborah, by his side, Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born October 29, 1951, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert and Rita (Hagenbach) White.

In accordance with David's wishes cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date....

Jul 4, 2024

Larry Keith Jager, 81, of Montague, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1943, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Jacob and Lillian (Fisher) Jager. He graduated from Montague High School in 1961 and was a lifelong supporter of the Wildcats. In 1966 he married the former Marie Bloomstrom, and they spent 58 wonderful years...

Jul 2, 2024

Nina Myrtle Clark, 86, of the Kalamazoo Area, formerly of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.  She was born March 17, 1938, in Flint, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Kerr) Payne.

Nina was self-employed as a seamstress and tailor at Nina's Tailor Shop in Portage for over 25 years until her...

Jul 2, 2024

Thomas William Grein

1943-2024

Thomas William Grein, 81, of Whitehall, Mich., a loving and devoted husband and father, raconteur, advocate for the disabled and lifelong journalist, died surrounded by his family on July 2, 2024, due to complications of Post-Polio Syndrome.

Tom was a gifted storyteller with a keen memory and had a...

Jul 1, 2024

Mathew John Mazeika, 84, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on July 1, 2024.  Matt was born in February 12, 1940, in Detroit, to Veronica and Matthew Mazeika, the oldest of five boys.

Except for a brief time in Texas and two years in the army, Matt lived in Mason County nearly his entire life....

Jun 29, 2024

Peter Paul Mazurek, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024.  Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine (Renwick) Monchunski. He was adopted by his parents, Samuel and Carolyn (Monchunski) Mazurek in 1956. Pete attended St. Mary's and Mason County Central Schools and completed his education at...

Jun 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joyce Elaine Stafford (Valvoda)

It is with loving hearts that we celebrate the life of Joyce Stafford, who passed away in her home on Elk Lake, June 29th, 2024.

Without being limited by lyrics, classical music is timeless and universal as it tells a beautiful story unique to each person who...

Jun 28, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Allen Tate, 56, of Hart, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Norton Shores at the Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born September 15, 1967, to Jack and Regina (Aerts) Tate, the first born of their two sons.

Tim graduated from Hart High School in 1985, and fondly remembered his year at Michigan State University,...

Jun 28, 2024

Heather Jo Wilson, 34, of Spring Lake, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born March 12, 1990, in Muskegon, the daughter of Daniel and Linda (Kitson) Wilson.

Heather enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her children were her world. She enjoyed watching her niece and nephew play during their sporting events and spent...

Jun 27, 2024

Robert "Bob" Charles Lipske, 87, of Hart, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born July 31, 1936, the son of Frank Charles and Dorothy Alice (Harris) Lipski.

Bob was a graduate of Hart High School and continued his education journey at Western Michigan University, where he immersed himself in business studies. He then took on...

Jun 27, 2024

Earl J. Clark, age 89, of Traverse City, formerly of Lake Ann, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born in Cambria, Michigan, to parents Cleo and Pearl (Young) Clark.

In 1950, Earl and his parents moved to nearby Hillsdale where Earl attended school.  It was during his junior...

Jun 26, 2024

Shirley Ann (Smith) Pickard, affectionately known as 'The Queen', was born June 18, 1946, to Squeak and Martha Smith. She was the first daughter, second of six children, and a lifelong resident of Mears, Michigan.

On November 11th, 1966, she married Gerald Pickard and they became loving parents to Stacey, Clint, and Heidi. They would go on...

Jun 26, 2024

Martha Ann Piegols, 98, of Hart, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, at Cherry Blossom Manor, in Hart. She was born December 29, 1925, in Hart, the daughter of E. Monroe and Doris (Adair) Hawley.

Martha Ann grew up in Hart, helping her father on his farm and floral greenhouse. Following high school, she majored in...

Jun 26, 2024

Benjamin Allen Liebertz, 60, of Ellsworth, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born December 24, 1963, the son of Frederick (Rick) Liebertz and Jean Weiss. He grew up enjoying life to the fullest.

Benjamin married Sally Ann Franczek on September 8, 1990.

Benjamin's first job while in high school was washing baking pans...

Jun 24, 2024

Jeanette Mae Lipps, 98, of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 24, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born to Frank and Mattie (Reames) Fenton on May 11, 1926, at home in the Village of Mears. Jeanette attended Mears School through the 10th grade and then transferred to Hart Public...

Jun 23, 2024

Jeffery Robert Cockerill, 72, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born June 22, 1952, in Shelby, the son of Robert and Eileen (Huston) Cockerill.

Jeff graduated from Montague High School in 1970. After high school, he attended Michigan State University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management. His first job was...