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ESD’s Book Bus continues a lifelong educator’s legacy

December 7, 2022

ESD’s Book Bus continues a lifelong educator’s legacy West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief AMBER TOWNSHIP —Jacquie Gerould spent 40 years as a teacher at Reed City’s Norman Elementary School, retiring in 2010. During that time she developed a…

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Obituary: Douglas Trerice, 13, of New Era

December 7, 2022

Obituary: Douglas Trerice, 13, of New Era Douglas James Trerice, 13, of New Era, passed away November 27, 2022. He was born August 3, 2009, in Muskegon, the son of April Smith and Theodore Trerice. Douglas enjoyed sports, especially football, basketball, hockey, wrestling, and skateboarding. He loved being outdoors fishing, camping, riding dirt bikes, and quads. Douglas was a loving…

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Obituary: Ronald Schwarz, 73, of Hart

December 7, 2022

Obituary: Ronald Schwarz, 73, of Hart Ronald Howard Schwarz, 73,  passed away peacefully in his sleep November 28, 2022.  He was born on October 23, 1949, in the Bronx, New York to Harriet (Skolnick) and Joseph Walter Schwarz. He settled in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan before marrying Susan (Yeager) on June 28, 1997, after which he moved to Hart. Ron learned…

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Obituary: MarySue Mahan, 64, of Hart

December 7, 2022

Obituary: MarySue Mahan, 64, of Hart MarySue Mahan, 64, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly, December 4, 2022. She was born August 6, 1958, the daughter of Melvin and Marie (Herrygers) Mahan. MarySue was a 1976 graduate of Hart Public Schools, and in 1978, a graduate of Davenport University. After graduating with her associate degree, she continued her studies obtaining serval…

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Obituary: Phyllis Wagemaker, 87, of Pentwater

December 7, 2022

Obituary: Phyllis Wagemaker, 87, of Pentwater Phyllis Jean Wagemaker, 87, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully, with her daughter, Kristina, by her side, on December 6, 2022. She was born July 21, 1935, the daughter of Martin and Leona Boot. Phyllis had a great love for Pentwater, the beach held a special place in Phyllis’ heart. She could often be found…

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