Obits

Obituary: Steven Edward McClellan, 57, of Hart

February 3, 2026

Steven “Steve” Edward McClellan, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born July 18, 1968, in Hart, the son of Daniel McClellan Sr. and Nancy Anderson. Steve deeply loved his family and found great joy in the time he spent with them. He was known for his uncanny sense of humor, often making it feel as…

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Obituary: Dale A. Lee, 74, of Pentwater

February 3, 2026

Dale A. Lee, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in his home after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. Born on Nov. 23, 1951, to Mary Ellen and Bernard Lee, Dale attended and graduated from Laingsburg High School in 1969. He married Julia A. Schroeder on March 4, 1972. Together, Dale and Julie raised three busy boys in…

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Recent death: Ned Anthony Zaffino, 89, of Hart

January 31, 2026

Ned Anthony Zaffino, 89, of Hart, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. A full obituary is being drafted and will be posted in the coming days. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Weare Catholic Church, 2380 West Jackson Road, Weare Township,…

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Obituary: William Paul Askins, 92, of Hart

January 28, 2026

William Paul Askins, affectionately known by his friends and family as Bill, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home with the love of his life, Darlene, by his side. He was born May 5, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, the son of James and Helen (Betts) Askins. Among Bill’s greatest accomplishments in life were his wife and four children,…

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Obituary: Donna Jean Herremans, 90, of Walkerville

January 26, 2026

Donna Jean Herremans, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 23, 2026, with much love and support from her family. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Gordon and Esther (Ford) Kingsford; husband of 68 years, John Herremans; beloved son, Patrick ‘Pat’ Neil Herremans; and sisters, Nancy Dickinson and Francis Afton. She will…

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