Obits

Obituary: Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart

January 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Hart, 88 of Gaylord, formerly of Hart, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Born January 1, 1938, in Detroit, Barbara was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mae (Schuette) Berry. She graduated from Cooley High School, Class of 1956. Barbara married Carl H. Hart on November 26, 1993, and they shared many wonderful years together…

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Obituary: Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch

January 14, 2026

Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Russell was born on February 8, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Millie (Vasicek) Frank. He was a 1956 graduate of Custer High School, known now as Mason County Eastern. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On June 5, 1960, he…

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Obituary: Otto Heimann, 70, of Hart and Ludington

January 6, 2026

Otto Kurt Heimann, affectionately known as Kurt and nicknamed “Buster,” passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his farm. Kurt was the son of Otto and Laverne Heimann. He was born on Nov. 10, 1955, at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill. His parents raised him in Palatine, Ill, along with his only sister, Barb. It was there…

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Obituary: George Edwin Kieft Jr., 44, of Shelby

January 2, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Edwin Kieft Jr., of Shelby. George was born on October 31, 1981, in Muskegon and passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 surrounded by family. George had been through many trials and tribulations throughout his life due to his ongoing medical needs but he never complained or let…

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Obituary: David Rex Hulett, 82, of Mears

December 23, 2025

David Rex Hulett, 82, of Mears, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home. He was born June 3, 1943, in Grand Rapids, the son of Irwin and Marion (Hoyt) Hulett. David enjoyed the great outdoors, spending a lot of time fishing, as well as caring for and watching deer and other wildlife. He also liked to complete crossword…

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