Obits

Obituary: Frederick John Manning, 82, of Pentwater

May 13, 2025

Frederick John Manning, 82, of Pentwater, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.  He was born March 6, 1943, in Detroit, the son of Robert and Loreane (Godfrey) Manning. Fred graduated from Clarkston High School in 1961 and completed a bachelor of science in education degree at Central Michigan University in 1966.  In 1965, Fred…

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Obituary: Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart

May 10, 2025

Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas. Maria was a hardworking, loving mother, and faithful wife to the love of her life, Fabian Vasquez Sr. She liked to cook and at 47, she and Fabian opened their restaurant, LaFiesta to…

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Obituary: Lester Edwin Schaner, 75, of Hart

May 5, 2025

Lester (Buster or Mac) Edwin Schaner passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.  He was born September 16, 1949, in Hart, MI, the son of the late Lester Elwin and Julia Marie (Balavitch) Schaner. Buster attended kindergarten and first grade in Elbridge at Sackrider one room schoolhouse, then attended St. Gregory’s Catholic School in Hart through eighth grade.  He graduated…

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Obituary: Arthur Edward Kelley, 76, formerly of Hart

April 29, 2025

Our beloved father, Arthur Edward Kelley 76, formerly of Hart, died March 12, 2025, at his home in Clarkston. He was born to Laurance and Cleo (Savage) Kelley, the second of four brothers welcomed to this union. Art was preceded in death by: his parents; two brothers, Larry and Gerald Kelley; and by the love of his life and wife…

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Obituary: Antonia Coronado de Coronado, 74, of Hesperia

April 23, 2025

Antonia Coronado de Coronado, 74, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born November 6, 1950, in Matehuala, San Luis, Potosi, Mexico, to the late Emerejildo Coronado and Rufina Quiroz. Antonia loved cooking for her family and friends, and planting beautiful flowers to enjoy. She is survived by: her husband, Amador Coronado; children, Mario Coronado, Enedina Coronado,…

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