Obits

Obituary: Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia

June 23, 2025

Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont. Julie is survived by her husband, Ronald Cross; as well as many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Barb Muusse. In accordance with Julie’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and services will be…

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Obituary: Daniel John Shugars, 82, of Walkerville

June 16, 2025

Daniel John Shugars, Sr., 82, of Walkerville,  passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with his family by his side, after being cared for at his home during a very unexpected and brief battle with cancer.  He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Daniel was a veteran of the U.S.…

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Obituary: Alan Charles Glover, 91, of Hart

June 13, 2025

Alan Charles Glover’s, life has now been placed on “do not disturb” mode for an undetermined amount of time.  During this time, Alan will be busy hugging his wife in front of his Lord and Savior.  Alan, 91, of Hart, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Alan was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 30,1933…

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Obituary: Donald L. Holley, 96, of Pentwater

June 11, 2025

Donald L. Holley, 96, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family after a long and deeply meaningful life. Don was born on February 21, 1929, in Paxton, Illinois, to Edith and Willard Holley. His childhood spanned several states during the Great Depression—from Illinois to Indiana, Colorado, Ohio, and Michigan—an experience that…

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Obituary: Verna ‘Jeanne’ Blackmer, 84, of Hart

June 9, 2025

Verna Jean “Jeanne” Blackmer, 84, of Hart, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of Joseph and Beatrice Kapsh and was born on October 21, 1940. Jeanne attended Hart Public Schools, graduating in 1959. That same summer, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert “Bob” Blackmer, on August 29, 1959. Jeanne devoted…

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