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Obituary: Robert Carr, Sr., 88, of Hart. 

November 8, 2021

Obituary: Robert Carr, Sr., 88, of Hart.  Robert “Bob” Carr, Sr., of Hart, passed away peacefully at home with his family on November 6, 2021. He was born December 1, 1932 to Alfred and Grace Carr. Bob married Clione (Guerne) on August 10, 1957. He retired from the S.D. Warren paper mill in Muskegon after 36 years in November of…

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Obituary: Marie Gale, 95, Hart. 

November 8, 2021

Obituary: Marie Gale, 95, Hart.  Marie Gale, of Hart, passed away on her 95th birthday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Hart on the family farm.  She met Erwin and they married in 1947. They were married for 59 years, during which time they raised five children, and grew a two gas-pump store…

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Obituary: Gerald Leutzinger, 82, of Shelby. 

November 5, 2021

Obituary: Gerald Leutzinger, 82, of Shelby.  Gerald “Jerry” Edward Leutzinger, 82, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 9, 1939, in New Era, the son of Edward and Lena (Grinwis) Leutzinger. Jerry was an avid lifelong farmer, hunter, and enjoyed celebrating life with his family and friends.  Jerry is survived…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 2, 2021

November 2, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 2, 2021 Douglas Lyle Raeth, 72, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Barbara VandenHeuvel, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Lind R. Thompson, 64, of Shelby, died on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Roberta J. Wadel, 72, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Louis (Louie) L. Heykoop,…

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Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children. 

November 1, 2021

Great Start Readiness Program offers free preschool to qualified children.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  By Kim Beardslee, correspondent.  AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District partners with 10 locations throughout Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties to provide…

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