Obituary Listing

Mar 21, 2024

Brandon Middaugh, peacefully departed from this world in his sleep on March 21st, 2024, due to complications from a heart condition. He's left us with a legacy of kindness, compassion and light in his 32 years. Born on August 8th, 1991, he touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Brandon currently resided in New...

Mar 19, 2024

Claudio Noe Bernal, 43, of Bitely, passed away March 19, 2024. He was born May 23, 1980, the son of Alfonso Sr. and Eva Bernal.

Claudio is survived by: his wife, Maria Guadalupe; children, Kayla B. Bernal and Claudio Noe Bernal Jr; parents, Alfonso Sr. and Eva Bernal; siblings, Alfonso B. Bernal Jr., Jaime Bernal, and Veronica...

Mar 18, 2024

Roberto Rosas Villegas, 51, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passing onto the heavenly kingdom on Monday, March 18, 2024 while in Mexico. He was born October 15, 1972, in Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Antonio Rosas Nieto and Celia Villegas Galvan.

As an older child, Roberto was a strength...

Mar 17, 2024

Sandra Lynn Purdy, 57, passed away Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by family. She was born November 17, 1966, the daughter of Norman and Beatrice (Clark) Carrier, the youngest of 5 children.

Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, was a 1984 graduate of Hart High School. Her senior year, she...

Mar 17, 2024

Mark Charles Smith, 54, passed away March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, following a 20 year battle with a rare liver disease, and a liver transplant in November; he ultimately succumbed to a hard-fought battle against liver bile duct cancer. He was born October 16, 1969, in Muskegon, the son of Dale and...

Mar 15, 2024

Scott Micheal Ogborn Jr., 44, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born October 22, 1979, in Manistee, the son of Scott Ogborn Sr. and Lynnette (Bloomquist) Frost. Scott graduated from Whitehall High School in 1997. After graduation, he spent 12 years working as a self-employed truck driver with numerous companies. Scott was a very loving,...

Mar 15, 2024

We regretfully announce the passing of Thomas R Sedlacek, 73, of Mayfield, Michigan, on March 15, 2024. Tom was born on March 28, 1950, to Ray and Lorene Sedlacek in Traverse City, Michigan.  After graduating from Kingsley High School in 1968, he then went on to join the US Navy where he became a Corpsman dedicated to helping those...

Mar 15, 2024

Marilyn M. Nussdorfer (nee Pipe) age 83

Passed on March 15, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  Marilyn was born January 10, 1941 in Pontiac, MI; the only child of Leslie and Cloman Pipe.   She was an excellent student and attended Alma College after graduating from Dondero High School in Royal Oak at the age of 16.  ...

Mar 13, 2024

Joshua VandenHeuvel, 40, of Scottville, died March 13, 2024.  He was born February 7, 1984, in San Diego, Califronia to Sharon Renee Curtis and Kurt James VandenHeuvel. He graduated in 2003 while living in Foley, Alabama. Josh later moved back to Michigan to be closer to family.   In his free time he loved horticulture, gaming, the outdoors and spending...

Mar 13, 2024

Sara Kathleen "Trinkie" (Hornsby) Avila, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, entered the kingdom of Heaven on March 13, 2024, in Muskegon, at the age of 46. She was born June 27, 1977, in Shelby, to Richard and Venus Hornsby.

Trinkie was known for her loving and protective nature, her independence, sense of humor, outspokenness,...

Mar 11, 2024

Joyce Arlene Kinstner, 74, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born March 25, 1949, in Fremont, the daughter of George and Gertie (Monroe) McCastle.

Joyce had many working experiences over the years, most of which was service for the elderly. Caring and respecting her elders was instilled in her by her parents from a young age....

Mar 8, 2024

Patrick "Jim" James Acre, 82, of Buckley, died Friday, March 8, 2024, in Traverse City. He was born March 8, 1942, in Elberta, the son of William and Marion (Summerfield) Acre.

Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as an aircraft mechanic for F8U Crusader aboard the USS Oriskiny. On August...

Mar 7, 2024

Antone Jerome Neuville III, 71, of Montague, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born April 26, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Antone Neuville Jr. and Rita (Kasbohm) Thompson.

On April 12, 2019, Tony married Rebecca Mangels and they spent 26 years together.

Tony enjoyed doing things around the house and...

Mar 6, 2024

William "Bill" Landon Bluhm, 90, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024. He was born June 8, 1933, the son of William and Katheryn (Klaiber) Bluhm.

Bill grew up in the community of River Rouge. After graduating high school, Bill enlisted and served a four-year tour in the US Navy. During his service, a portion...

Mar 6, 2024

Wanda Ellen Bradford, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully March 6, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dwight and Clair Bradford, in Muskegon, on July 24, 1941.

Wanda spent her early years in Hill City, South Dakota. The family returned to Michigan and Wanda attended Hart High School. Wanda was very strong in her faith. She...

Feb 29, 2024

Lois Lamoreaux (April 27, 1937 – February 29, 2024)

Lois Ann Lamoreaux, age 86, of Elk Rapids, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 29, 2024 with her daughter by her side.  Lois was born April 27, 1937 in Norwood, MI to Floyd and Eva Wagner (Stafford).  She attended Charlevoix High School....

Feb 28, 2024

William Michael Slota, 85, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Trinity Hospital, in Muskegon. He was born October 8, 1938, in Denver, Colorado. Bill attended Regis High School and Wichita State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Engineering.

On August 2, 1957, Bill married Patricia McCormack in Denver, Colorado, and they spent...

Feb 27, 2024

Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, passed away peacefully, February 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born August 2, 1936, in Brussels, Belgium, to Emile and Christine (VanStellan) VanGysegem

As a teenager, in 1949, Catherine left Belgium and came to the United States with family. She then attended Hart Public Schools, navigating the learning curve of the English...

Feb 27, 2024

Milan "Mike" Sell, 82, of Whitehall, passed away February 27, 2024, at the Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon, due to a prolonged illness. He was born June 30, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the son of Milan and Margaret Sell.

Mike had a successful 33 year career at General Electric in Fort Wayne, Indiana, before moving...

Feb 26, 2024

Betty Jean Ferguson, 61, of Grawn, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at home.  She was born February 14, 1963, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Wilfred and Marlene (Cheney) Morrison.

Family was the most important thing in Betty's life.  She doted on the love of her life, John, and her children and grandchildren.  She liked to camp...