Dean Gentel, 75, of Shelby, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026. Born April 29, 1951, to Ellsworth and Alice Gentel, Dean grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He lived a life defined by curiosity, creativity, independence, and a love of learning how things worked. From an early age, Dean was always chasing the next adventure. As a teenager, he built…
Karen Davis, 69, of Mears, formerly of Ypsilanti, died Monday, November 9, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 10, 1957, in Detroit, the daughter of Benny and Gertrude (France) Robb. Karen retired from Milan Ford after 22 years of employment. In her spare time, Karen loved taking photos and using them to make personalized…
Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the firstborn of four children to Clayton and Anna LaVerle (Graff) Nixon. Carol married her high school sweetheart, Robert Dodds on July 30, 1960. For 66 years they enjoyed raising their five children, and…
Shawn Michael Lodes, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1963, to his parents Edgar and Joyce (Romans) Lodes, in Muskegon. Shawn loved his wife Jean Lodes and his entire family very much. He was a faithful Christian and loved serving the Lord. He spent many years working outdoors landscaping, doing lawn…
Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at home. She was born July 31, 1961, in Hart, the daughter of Nicholas and Karol (Kaufman) Greiner. Linda worked at Hayworth in Holland for many years. In her spare time, Linda loved traveling, especially with her mom. Cremation has taken place and no services…
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