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Cheri Marie Gerhart

Cheri Marie Gerhart

Sep 30, 2021

Cheri Marie Gerhart, 71, left the world in the same way that she occupied it, quietly and peacefully.  Cheri was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Walter and Marguerite (Nastase) Jones.  Cheri was in the middle of her siblings, Walter Jones and Rosemarie Lee, who describe her as "the good one."  She married the love of her life, James Gerhart,...

Jerry James Stage

Jerry James Stage

Sep 28, 2021

Jerry James Stage, 75, of Mears, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  He was born on January 12, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Paul and Viola (Anderson) Stage.  Jerry married the love of his life Catherine (Wright) Stage on June 9, 1970 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the...

Bruce Ray Uhl Coulson

Bruce Ray Uhl Coulson

Sep 28, 2021

Bruce Ray Uhl Coulson, 31, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born January 11, 1990, in Grand Rapids.

Bruce enjoyed watching wrestling and gameshows, especially Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Whammy – Press Your Luck.

Bruce is survived by: his father, Bruce Uhl, Sr.; sisters, Ashley (Justis) VanVleet and Robbin (Tom...

Phyllis Ann Peters

Phyllis Ann Peters

Sep 28, 2021

Phyllis Ann (Gorenflo) Peters, 74, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1947, in Hart, the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Clark) Gorenflo.

She loved gardening, riding ATVs, hanging out with friends, and being in nature.

Phyllis is survived by: children, Karen Lynn (Ward) Shinedecker...

Wayne Mikeal Barker

Wayne Mikeal Barker

Sep 27, 2021

Wayne Mikeal Barker, 60, of Rothbury, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born November 27, 1960, in Muskegon, the son of George and Lucille (McGahan) Barker.

In accordance with Wayne's wishes, cremation has taken place and services will not be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is...

Beth Anne Garlock

Beth Anne Garlock

Sep 27, 2021

Beth Anne Garlock, 56, passed away September 27, 2021, at her home in Muskegon, Michigan.  She was born June 1, 1965, in Hart, Michigan to Linda Pangburn who resides in Muskegon.

Beth graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1983, and worked at Herman Miller as a gifted welder and machine operator for 23 years.

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Jerry Lee Culley

Jerry Lee Culley

Sep 26, 2021

Jerry Lee Culley, 75, of Hart, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born June 12, 1946, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Howard and Maude (Hughes) Culley.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in...

Merry Christine Farmer

Merry Christine Farmer

Sep 26, 2021

Merry Christine Farmer, 81, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born December 24, 1939, in Mancelona, the daughter of Hubert and Laura (Taylor) Bengtson.  She resided in North Muskegon and Hart, before moving to Whitehall in 1995.

Merry graduated from the Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, working as a Registered Nurse for 10...

Sandy J. Hawley

Sandy J. Hawley

Sep 25, 2021

Sandy Hawley, 77, of Hart, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021.

Sandy was a warm, loving, caring person who truly loved her family, and cherished the many friends she had. She was always concerned about everyone she knew, and enjoyed baking and delivering warm rolls to someone every chance she could.

Sandy also enjoyed the...

Anthony "Tony" Hall Berry

Anthony "Tony" Hall Berry

Sep 24, 2021

Anthony Hall Berry, 75, of Traverse City, passed away on September 24, 2021, after a long illness. He was born on November 23, 1945, to Martin and Mary Ann (Hall) Berry in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Tony grew up in Southern California and spent his early twenties traveling the country as a VISTA Volunteer. A lifelong student...

Jacob Anderson

Jacob Anderson

Sep 23, 2021

Jacob G. Anderson, 66, of Elk Rapids, died unexpectedly September 23, 2021.

He was born September 7, 1935, the son of John and Alvena (Miller) Anderson.  He attended and graduated from Elk Rapids High School where he was a football player.

Jacob was an over the road trucker for many years, as well as a...

Caroline Susan Dixon

Caroline Susan Dixon

Sep 19, 2021

Caroline Susan Dixon passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021, and is "free at last" after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in the small community of Blue Lick, Ohio, where her parents, Gladys and Paul, owned a grocery store.

She was a cheerleader for the football team in her high school as well...

Sylvia Ann Cargill

Sylvia Ann Cargill

Sep 19, 2021

Sylvia Ann (Heyboer) Cargill, of Elk Rapids Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2021, at age 78 surrounded by her family.

Sylvia was born in Grand Rapids, to Gilbert and Norma (Dabakey) Heyboer.  She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and went on to marry Thomas N. Cargill at East Congregational Church in...

Joann Rose Mayer

Joann Rose Mayer

Sep 19, 2021

Joann Rose Mayer peacefully went to the embrace of our Lord this 19 th day of September, 2021.  Being on our beloved Torch Lake since 1960, She enjoyed 72 years of marriage with her husband Jack (Myron John) whom predeceased her on October 6 th , 2019.  Joann was born in Merrill, Michigan, where she graduated with her high...

Sue A. Allende

Sue A. Allende

Sep 15, 2021

Sue A. Allende, 90, of Hart, formerly of Lake Wales, Florida, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart.  She was born September 25, 1930, in Shelby, the daughter of Larry and Ethel (Ward) Henry.

Sue grew up in Shelby and married Ted Hodges, Jr. in 1951. They were married for 40 years until...

Gerald Eugene Heydenberk

Gerald Eugene Heydenberk

Sep 15, 2021

Gerald Eugene Heydenberk, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home. He was born January 22, 1937, in Hart, the son of Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk.

Gerald served his country in the US Army, being stationed at Fort Knox in Kentucky, attending the Naval School of Music in Washington DC, and Fort...

Jay Edward Conklin

Jay Edward Conklin

Sep 15, 2021

Jay Edward Conklin, 68, of New Era, passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 28, 1952, in Hart, the son of Herb and Ida Mae (McGahan) Conklin. Jay spent his youth in and around the Walkerville/Bitely area and loved working on the farm. Jay was a proud 30 year...

Gene Allan Herrygers

Gene Allan Herrygers

Sep 15, 2021

Gene Alan Herrygers, 62, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born July 7, 1959, in Hart, the son of Herbert and Janet (Skinner) Herrygers.

Gene was a graduate of Hart High School, Class of 1977, and furthered his education at Michigan State University. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.

Gene is survived...

John "Rick" Frederick Quick

John "Rick" Frederick Quick

Sep 14, 2021

John "Rick" Frederick Quick, 71, of Pentwater, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born February 7, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, the son of James and Gloria (Glenn) Quick.

Rick served stateside in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam, and was a member of the VFW.

Rick worked...

Tomalin Kay Ford

Tomalin Kay Ford

Sep 14, 2021

Tomalin Kay Ford, also affectionately known by her family and friends as "Tyke" or "Tommy," passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her home in Whitehall, at the age of 83. She was born May 12, 1938, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Clark) Branch.

Tomalin is survived by: her sister, Marilyn Johnson; and numerous nieces and...

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