Obits

Obituary: Paul Lee Clark, 55, of Hesperia

October 29, 2025

Paul Lee Clark, 55, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home. He was born March 15, 1970, in Hesperia, the son of Victor and Donna (Sanoff) Clark. Paul was a loving son, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and pets, traveling, and cooking; he was a great down home cook. He…

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Obituary: Gary David Green, 68, of Pentwater

October 23, 2025

Gary David Green, 68 of Pentwater, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Born April 4, 1957, in Ludington, Gary was the son of the late Earl and Lorna (Sawyer) Green. He graduated from Ludington Senior High School with the class of 1975 and went on to receive his associate degree from West Shore Community College. He married Cheryl Lyn…

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Obituary: Gerald Leonard ‘Buzz’ Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart

October 20, 2025

Gerald Leonard “Buzz” Schmitz Jr., 73, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, due to a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 8, 1952, in Monroe, the son of Gerald Sr. and Jean (Dodson) Schmitz. In 1995, Gerald married Helen (Mannor) Schmitz, and over the last 30 years have been blessed with 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 11…

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Obituary: Robert Edwin Rider, 93, of Hart

October 15, 2025

The Apple Man, Robert Edwin “Bob” Rider, passed on to a Higher Orchard on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with all of the love and devotion he inspired in his large and extended family, after a short residency at White Lake Assisted Living in Whitehall. It would be hard to find anyone who would be more admired for his devotion to…

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Obituary: Holly Ludahl, 23, of Hesperia

October 2, 2025

Holly Cassidy Ludahl, 23, of Hesperia, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born April 26, 2002, in Muskegon, the daughter of Frank Landino the third and Dawn Morningstar. On April,15, 2023, Holly marred Anthony Ludahl. They were married two short years but spent six years together. They were blessed with two beautiful boys, Tristian and Bobby, who were…

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