Obits

Obituary: Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

April 26, 2024

Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Stan was born on February 6, 1941, the son of the late Loyal and Elnora (Porter) Schroeder. He was a 1959 graduate of Shelby High School, and later went on to attend Michigan Tech, earning a degree in chemistry.  On June 14, 1963, he married his sweetheart,…

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Obituary: Debbra Barefoot, 69, of Hart

April 24, 2024

Debbra Barefoot, 69, passed away April 19, 2024,  in the comfort of her home. She was born April 21, 1954, in Hart, to Axel and Leota Johnson, the youngest of four children. Debbra’s life was marked by love, family, and a steadfast dedication to her roles as a mother, wife, and professional. Debbra embraced motherhood, welcoming her first son, Timothy,…

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Obituary: Mark Russell Thrailkill, 57, of Hart

April 14, 2024

Mark Russell Thrailkill, 57, of Hart, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 17, 1966, in Hart, the son of Russell “Red” Thrailkill and Alma (Brimmer) Thrailkill Mark was employed most of his life as a custodian, 13 1/2 years for Hart Public Schools and 17 years for…

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Obituary: Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater

April 5, 2024

Scott Ronald VanderZanden, 59, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday April 4, 2024. Scott was born on March 8, 1965, the son of Ronald and Wanda VanderZanden. He graduated from Hart High School in 1983 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Port Hueneme, California, where he worked in Naval Mobile Construction. His dedication to his…

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Obituary: Larry Hunt, 84, of Ocala, Fla.

April 1, 2024

Larry Russell Hunt, 84, of Ocala, Florida, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2024. Larry was born January 22, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Norman R Hunt and Imogene (May) Hunt. Larry graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis and went on to earn a degree in engineering at IUPUI. He worked as a mechanical engineer in Indiana, Kentucky, and…

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