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Obituary: Shawn Michael Lodes, 63, of Hesperia

November 5, 2026

Shawn Michael Lodes, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1963, to his parents Edgar and Joyce (Romans) Lodes, in Muskegon. Shawn loved his wife Jean Lodes and his entire family very much. He was a faithful Christian and loved serving the Lord. He spent many years working outdoors landscaping, doing lawn…

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Obituary: Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears

November 5, 2026

Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at home.  She was born July 31, 1961, in Hart, the daughter of Nicholas and Karol (Kaufman) Greiner. Linda worked at Hayworth in Holland for many years.  In her spare time, Linda loved traveling, especially with her mom. Cremation has taken place and no services…

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Obituary: Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, of Pentwater

November 5, 2026

Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, lifelong resident of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1939, in Ludington, the daughter of Lloyd “Jack” and Ethel (Moore) Horton. Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved taking care of her family, from cooking and baking, to tending to…

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Recent death: Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart

November 5, 2026

  Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Clayton and Anna (Graff) Nixon. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Ave, Hart with Pastor Jean Lamahieu presiding, visitation…

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Amidon likely winner of 32nd Senate District race

November 4, 2026

Democrat Rebecca Amidon is the likely winner of Michigan’s 32nd Senate District race, defeating Republican Kim Cole by 2,362 votes, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. All precincts in the five-county district have reported. Amidon received 60,311 votes, or 51%, compared to Cole’s 57,949 votes, or 49%. Cole, the four-term Mason County sheriff, carried three of the district’s…

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