Obits

Obituary: Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing

September 8, 2025

Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after battling complications from diabetes, at Burcham Hills rehab center in Lansing.  He was born April 23, 1950, in Hart, to Alton and Martha Ann (Hawley) Piegols. Mark grew up in Hart on his family’s farm.  During that time, he discovered and developed his lifelong enjoyment…

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Obituary: Harold Gayle Tate, 100, of Hart

August 26, 2025

Harold Gayle Tate departed from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 100. He died at home, on his own terms, just as he did everything in his life. Harold was born in Elbridge on February 10, 1925 to Russell and Gertha (Eisenlohr) Tate, the second of five children. Harold came of age during World War…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Cecil Fletcher Sr., 90, of Walkerville

August 25, 2025

Robert “Bob” Cecil Fletcher Sr., 90, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born May 24, 1935, in Walkerville, the son of Cecil and Grace (Clark) Fletcher. Bob was a hardworking son, father, grandfather, and friend. He and Thelma raised six children on their family farm, as well as being employed for over 33 years with CWC…

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Obituary: Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville

August 25, 2025

Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hart, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret (Feister) Shafer. Ellen enjoyed crafting many projects for family and friends, as she was skilled at sewing and crochet. This was one of her many ways to show people how much…

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Obituary: Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia

August 21, 2025

Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia, formerly of Howard City, gained his wings on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, to David Henry Thurston and Margaret Ellen (Mays) Thurston. Alan and Kady met in May of 2014, and together they welcomed their two beautiful daughters in…

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