Obits

Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater

February 14, 2023

Obituary: Kenneth Miller, 100, of Pentwater Kenneth Lloyd Miller, 100, of Pentwater passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023.  Ken was born on August 29, 1922 in Scottville, the son of Frank and Frances (Tyndall) Miller and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1940 where he was a member of the school’s basketball and baseball teams.  He…

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Obituary: Mark McKelley, 73, of Mears

February 13, 2023

Obituary: Mark McKelley, 73, of Mears Mark McKelley, 73, of Silver Lake/Mears, died peacefully in his home February 9, 2023, from an extended illness. Mark was born February 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and MaryAnn (Richey) McKelley. Mark was employed by the Department of Health and Human Services in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he met his wife,…

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Obituary: James Rininger, 80, of Hart

February 2, 2023

Obituary: James Rininger, 80, of Hart James Ralph Rininger, 80, of Hart, passed away January 31, 2023, from a massive stroke. He was born September 17, 1942, in Douglas, the son of Ralph and Mary (Bolton) Rininger. Jim married the love of his life, Sandra Smith, on October 21, 1961. They spent 61 happy years together. Jim was a member…

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Obituary: Joni Rood, 36, of Shelby

January 9, 2023

Obituary: Joni Rood, 36, of Shelby Joni Marie Rood, 36, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born June 19, 1986 in Shelby, the daughter of Sharon Rood. Joni always had a flare for the dramatic and was a very intelligent, creative person having earned a master’s degree in psychology.  She loved children and all animals, especially…

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Obituary: Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart

January 6, 2023

Obituary: Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart Joseph Adrian Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home. Joe was born October 7, 1921, in a log home in Crystal Township, the son of John and Nina (Oomen) Vanden Heuvel, who were immigrants from Belgium and The Netherlands. Joe married his neighbor, Theda Mae Cummins,…

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