Obituary Listing

Sep 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann (Schissler) Favre, 82, of Pentwater, Michigan. Barbara died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 3, 1943, in Chicago, the daughter of Stephen and Josephine (Mandl) Schissler. Barbara was married to Richard Favre for 56 years.

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Sep 17, 2025

Vincent Paul Greiner, 69, of Hart, passed away September 17, 2025. He was born October 13, 1955, in Hart, to John and Agnes Greiner. He was the sixth of eleven children and had several fond memories of growing up in a large household.

Vincent was in the National Honor Society at Hart High School, graduating in 1973,...

Sep 16, 2025

Ila Marie Stowe, 85, passed away peacefully in her home in Traverse City on September 17, 2025.

Ila was born on August 30, 1940, in Traverse City, to the late Carl and Irene (Lautner) Skiver.  She had fond memories of her childhood and their family farm.  Ila graduated from Traverse City Central High School.

Ila...

Sep 15, 2025

Gregorio V. Luevano, 85, of Walkerville, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born May 25, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Jose Tereso and Estanislada (Villarreal) Luevano.

On April 5, 1964, Greg married Hilary (Barrera) Luevano in Violet, Texas, and they moved to Michigan shortly after to start their lives together. They were married...

Sep 14, 2025

Dianne Lee Campbell, 70, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born April 9, 1955, in Muskegon, the daughter of Franklin and Ruth (Hartman) Sallgren.

On August 12, 1978, Dianne married Hugh M. Campbell and they spent 47 years together, raising two children, in Whitehall, before retiring to her dream home on School Section...

Sep 13, 2025

Roseann (Ro) Gregory, 94, of Arcadia, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan and was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Gregory whom she married in June of 1953 when he returned from serving in the Army.

Ro attended the University of Michigan, graduating with...

Sep 12, 2025

On September 12, 2025, Charles Wesley Faught Sr., went home to reunite with the Lord and his departed loved ones.

He was born June 6, 1950, to Niel M. Faught and Sylvia L. (Stephenson) Faught. Charles served as first cook in Vietnam in the United States Army from 1969-1970. He worked at CWC Textron as a machine...

Sep 11, 2025

Scott Allen Thebo, 56, of Hart, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Shelby Hospital. He was born June 3, 1969, in New York.

Scott was preceded in death by: his parents, Dale Thebo and Louise Thebo; and two brothers, Don and Charles.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025,...

Sep 10, 2025

John McDermott, age 87, died September 10, 2025, at his home on Green Lake. He was born February 26, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, son of John and Beulah (Freeman) McDermott.

John attended Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, on a sports scholarship, majoring in chemistry. Upon graduation he was hired by General Motors and remained with the company for...

Sep 10, 2025

Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family.

A 1957 graduate of Hesperia High School, Tom worked for 30 years at Sealed Power as an iron pourer, a job he truly enjoyed. He was a proud UAW member, active Knight of Columbus, and a devoted member of Christ the...

Sep 5, 2025

Fred I. Duell, 92, of Kingsley, died Friday, September 5, 2025, at MediLodge of Traverse City.  He was born April 4, 1933, in Buckley, the son of Ivan and Irene (Middaugh) Duell.

Fred was a veteran of the United States Army.  Following his honorable discharge, he worked in maintenance at the Traverse City State Hospital.  His wife,...

Sep 4, 2025

Ramona Lou (Cholas) Nelson, known to all as Mona, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 4th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Richard (Dick) Nelson, sisters Gloria Markel and Elenor Hile, Son-in-law, Walter Field, Step-son Paul Briegel and granddaughter Juliana. She is survived by her Son Gary (Rita) Nelson, Daughter Gwyn(Walter) Field, Son Greg...

Sep 3, 2025

Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, after battling complications from diabetes, at Burcham Hills rehab center in Lansing.  He was born April 23, 1950, in Hart, to Alton and Martha Ann (Hawley) Piegols.

Mark grew up in Hart on his family's farm.  During that time, he discovered and developed his...

Sep 3, 2025

Gary Elton Norton, known to his Norton nieces and nephews as Uncle Toby and his great grandchildren as the Teaser, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born March 12, 1936 in Alba, Michigan, the fifth child of Leo and Iva Norton.

He married Bethany Whiteford on August 3, 1957 in East Jordan, Michigan. Early...

Aug 26, 2025

Linda Michele Hough, 73, of Whitehall, peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025.  She was born May 10, 1952, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Mary Jane Maleckas and Edith Wright. Anyone that knew her would be shocked to learn that Leukemia won. She was known by the medical staff as the "energizer bunny" who they often had...

Aug 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" Cecil Fletcher, Sr., of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born May 24, 1935, in Walkerville, the son of Cecil and Grace (Clark) Fletcher.

Bob was a hardworking son, father, grandfather, and friend. He and Thelma raised 6 children on their family farm, as well as being employed for over 33 years...

Aug 24, 2025

Harold Gayle Tate departed from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 100. He died at home, on his own terms, just as he did everything in his life. Harold was born in Elbridge on February 10, 1925 to Russell and Gertha (Eisenlohr) Tate, the second of five children.

Harold came of age...

Aug 23, 2025

Dorothy M. (Fritz) Bever, 95, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Fife Lake, passed away August 23, 2025.  She was born May 11, 1930, in Fife Lake, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Rebone) Fritz.

Dorothy is survived by: her son, Kenneth L. Bever; daughter, Cynthia McKellar; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Mass of...

Aug 23, 2025

Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hart, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret (Feister) Shafer.

Ellen enjoyed crafting many projects for family and friends, as she was skilled at sewing and crochet. This was one of her many ways to show...

Aug 22, 2025

Jane Kay Routley, 80, of Mears, passed away suddenly at home on August 22, 2025. She has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Jane has worked many jobs from front desk clerk for a realtor to working at a canning factory. She most recently was employed as a CNA at a nursing facility in...