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Obituary: George Adolph Jensen, 76, of Hart

September 24, 2026

2George Adolph Jensen passed away at the age of 76 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Medilodge of Ludington. George was born on January 30,1950 to Mary Jane Coulier of Hart and William Wagger of Pennsylvania. George was later adopted by Orval Jensen. George lived most of his adult life in Minnesota but returned to Michigan in 2021. George is…

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Obituary: James Anthony Green, 85, of Shelby, formerly of Walkerville

September 24, 2026

James “Jim” Anthony Green passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, September 18, 2026, after years of declining health. He was surrounded by family, including his wife, Lora, and his three children. At the time of his death, the couple resided in the Village of Shelby, where Lora will continue to live. Jim was born in Muskegon on…

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Walkerville teacher Stankowski to be inducted into Michigan Fastpitch Hall of Fame

September 22, 2026

West Shore School News is a presenation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press and Mason County Press.  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools teacher Joey Stankowski will be inducted into the USA Softball Michigan Fastpitch Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept. 26, during a ceremony in Midland. Stankowski, 63, is in his sixth year teaching social…

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Obituary: Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, of Hart

September 22, 2026

Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, Ind., on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart High School. She was an…

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Obituary: Steven A. Hitchcock, 72, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Steven A. Hitchcock passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born to Gerald and Loretta (Cracker) Hitchcock on February 27, 1954. He is survived by Vicky Hitchcock; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Horton; grandsons, Robert Stamper and Masyn Horton. He is also survived by five sisters and two brothers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and…

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