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Frances W. Clune

Frances W. Clune

Apr 22, 2022

Frances Winifred Clune, 99, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born August 30, 1922, in Boon, Michigan, the daughter of W. Merle and Mildred (Boylen) Watkins.

Frances married Robert M. Clune November 27, 1941, and they spent 53 beautiful years together.

Frances graduated from Mesick High School in 1939, and then...

Joanne Florence Long

Joanne Florence Long

Apr 21, 2022

Joanne Florence (Esper) Long, a longtime resident of Kingsley, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Thursday, April 21, 2022.  She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on June 20, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Bernadine Esper. She attended Sacred Heart Church and School from kindergarten through 12th grade, where she...

Steven Charles Harmon

Steven Charles Harmon

Apr 20, 2022

Steven Charles Harmon, 62, of Shelby, Michigan, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while home with the love of his life, Julie. Whether you knew him as StevePa, Papa Grande, Steve-O, Big Papi, or his favorite nickname of all – Grampy – he undoubtedly made you feel welcome and at ease with his comfortable conversation...

Steven Wade Mitchell

Steven Wade Mitchell

Apr 20, 2022

Steven Wade Mitchell, 60, of Muskegon, passed away surrounded by family, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a long struggle with diabetes and kidney failure. Steven was born on October 9, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Joseph and Joanne (Wiggers) Mitchell.

Steven's life passion was music. He was a member of Twin Lake United Methodist Church and...

Larry Dean Medsker

Larry Dean Medsker

Apr 18, 2022

Larry Dean Medsker, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born September 24, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Grace (Porter) Medsker Barlow.  When Larry was a young child, the family moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Larry graduated from College High School in Bartlesville in 1955,...

Leonard G. Liell

Leonard G. Liell

Apr 16, 2022

Leonard (Len) George Liell, born in Flint, Michigan on May 3, 1939, passed away on April 16, 2022, just shy of his 83rd birthday. Len was a devoted family man and was married 57 years to his wife Kathleen (Kitty) Joyce (O'Dea) Liell. He graduated from Kearsley High School in Flint in 1957, and then proudly served his country...

Douglas Zane Morgan

Douglas Zane Morgan

Apr 13, 2022

Douglas Zane Morgan, 62, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 11, 1959, in Hart, the son of Zane G. Morgan and Norma G. (Frees) West.

Doug was a self-employed handyman who held various jobs, including tree trimming and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Thomas Shawn Mccoy

Thomas Shawn Mccoy

Apr 13, 2022

Thomas Shawn McCoy "Tricky T" passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, in Traverse City at the age of 63.  Thomas was born in Lansing, September 24, 1958.

He is survived by: his three brothers, Bryan, Todd, and Trey McCoy; his three children, Tommy, Jamie (Beard), and Ryan McCoy; his 10 grandchildren, Mia, Tommy, Collin, Vanessa, Tyryn,...

Robert Frank Rudnick Sr.

Robert Frank Rudnick Sr.

Apr 11, 2022

Robert Frank Rudnick Sr., 85, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born June 12, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of August and Gertrude (Barnes) Rudnick.

Robert worked as forklift driver for Brunswick, retiring after 40 years. He proudly served his country in the US Army....

Margaret Jeanne Wade

Margaret Jeanne Wade

Apr 9, 2022

Margaret J. Wade, 79, of Beulah, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  She was born June 14, 1942, in Saginaw, the daughter of Joseph and Molly (Marr) Forster.

Margaret is survived by: her children, Sara Hughes, Douglas Hughes, and Jeffrey Hughes; six grandchildren, Shana, Emma, Ethan, Derek, Joe, and Taylor; one great-grandchild, Daphne; step-daughters, Jackie Wade, and...

Terrie Lee Gebhart

Terrie Lee Gebhart

Apr 9, 2022

Terrie Lee Gebhart, 66, of Mears, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was born October 9, 1955, in Aurora, Colorado, the daughter of Donald and Esther (Jordan) Ginther. Terrie enjoyed many hobbies, including crafting, knitting, crocheting, watching Sunday football, and traveling. She was also an avid animal lover, especially cats and dogs....

Christine Huizenga

Christine Huizenga

Apr 8, 2022

Christine Huizenga, 91, of Hart, went to be with her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 8, 2022.  She was born December 1, 1930, in Oaklawn, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Terpstra) Kort.

On December 5, 1954 Christine married the love of her life, Clarence Huizenga Jr., and they spent 67 wonderful years together. She...

Myron Winters

Myron Winters

Apr 7, 2022

Mike Winters, 85 of Elk Rapids Michigan, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, April 7th at Munson Hospital.  From the verse found in Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Mike's faith became sight when his Lord and Savior Jesus called his name and...

Deborah Ann Crawford

Deborah Ann Crawford

Apr 7, 2022

Deborah Ann Crawford, 71, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. Deborah was born November 29, 1950, in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of William and Lois (Dilly) Phillips. Deborah married Dan Crawford who preceded her in death.

Deborah loved spending time outside in nature where she enjoyed looking for rocks. She also loved painting and being...

Dorothy Leone Hilton

Dorothy Leone Hilton

Apr 7, 2022

Dorothy Leone Klinger Hilton, aged 95 years old, died the morning of April 7, 2022, in Ludington, Michigan, after a brief hospitalization. Born in Muskegon, on October 12, 1926, she was the youngest of three children of Emil Adolph Klinger and Nellie Mae Van Etten.  She grew up in Muskegon and lived her whole life in an area about...

Carl Hubert Hart

Carl Hubert Hart

Apr 7, 2022

Carl Hubert Hart, 97, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home. He was born September 23, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Edward and Irene (Burns) Hart.

Carl married Barbara (Berry) Hart, and they spent 33 blissful years together. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a veteran of...

John Bernard Wolf Sr.

John Bernard Wolf Sr.

Apr 7, 2022

Our Lord and Savior called home his son Jack on April 7 th .

We are so blessed to have had such a loving husband, father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather in our lives who loved us all unconditionally.

There was nothing more important than his family, we will miss hearing "I Love you" at the...

Carolyn Ruth Gauthier

Carolyn Ruth Gauthier

Apr 5, 2022

Carolyn Ruth Gauthier, a marvelous woman who was a friend to all, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in her home at Samaritas Senior Living in Williamsburg, MI.  A positive role model for many, Carolyn was an encourager, listener, counselor and comforter, as well as a source of inspiration. She was recognized by all ages as a resilient lady...

Elaine Edna Best

Elaine Edna Best

Apr 3, 2022

Elaine Best, 89, of Montague, passed away early Sunday morning April 3, 2022, at the Poppen House of Harbor Hospice of natural causes.

Elaine Kowarsch was born on Valentine's Day in Chicago in 1933. Elaine and her family moved to Montague when she was a young child.  She first went to G school, just down the road...

Terry Austin O'Connell

Terry Austin O'Connell

Apr 3, 2022

Terry Austin O'Connell, 81, Of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. Terry was born July 5, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of John and Jeanette (Funnell) O'Connell. He lived most of his life in Whitehall, Michigan.

Terry is survived by: his wife, Paula; son, Dana (Heather) O'Connell; step-daughters, Danielle Koski and Tracy (Jim) Piotrowicz; brother,...

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