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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 29, 2021

November 29, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 29, 2021 Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, died on Friday, November 26, 2021. Ethel L. Morningstar, 97, of Shelby, died on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Listing…

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Obituary: Robert Gray, 81, of Hart. 

November 26, 2021

Obituary: Robert Gray, 81, of Hart.  Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born May 11, 1940 in Hart to Robert Ronald Gray and Leora (Shaffer) Gray. Bob lived on Star Hill for almost his entire life. He was a carpenter for many years before his retirement. He was…

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Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era.

November 26, 2021

Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era. Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  He was born January 5, 1973 in Grand Rapids to Lawrence G. Winterhalter and Jeanette “Betty”  (Bowen) Winterhalter. Larry was raised in Newaygo and Missouri. The family returned to Michigan and Larry graduated from Shelby High…

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Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021.

November 24, 2021

Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Natalya Isabel Martinez, the daughter of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Monday, November 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater.

November 22, 2021

Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…

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