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Obituary: Odelia Ramirez, 66, of Shelby

January 3, 2024

Obituary: Odelia Ramirez, 66, of Shelby Odelia Munoz Ramirez, 66, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 17, 1957, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Antonio and Olga (Munoz) Revilla Jr. Odelia retired from the Shelby Public Schools and was loved by many in the community. Odelia is survived…

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Obituary: William Koch, 87, of Norton Shores, formerly of Hart

December 27, 2023

Obituary: William Koch, 87, of Norton Shores, formerly of Hart William “Bill” Richard Koch, known also as “Red”, 87, of Norton Shores, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. He was born November 26, 1936, in Chicago, the son of William P. and Margaret (Freideck) Koch. Bill retired in 1992 after 37 years of service…

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Obituary: Eileen Griffis, 89, of Pentwater

December 21, 2023

Obituary: Eileen Griffis, 89, of Pentwater Eileen Ruth Griffis, 89, of Pentwater, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born January 4, 1934, in Iowa, the daughter of Nick and Wilhelmina (Ruisch) Spykerman. On June 23, 1951, Eileen married Roy D. Griffis, in Holland; they were married…

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Obituary: Bernice Mitteer, 81

December 21, 2023

Bernice Ann Mitteer, 81, ended her journey on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from Grinch Disease. Her heart had grown three sizes too large. Born in Hart as a proud member of the Ottawa Tribe, and well known for her artistic abilities that made her an award-winning landscape architect, Bernice turned landscapes into masterpieces, cultivating the essence of nature’s beauty. Her…

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Obituary: Milton ‘Bud’ Olson, Jr., 83, of Mears

December 12, 2023

Obituary: Milton ‘Bud’ Olson, Jr., 83, of Mears Milton “Bud” Carl Olson Jr., 83, of Mears, passed away at home Friday, December 8, 2023.  He was born June 18, 1940, to Milton C. Olson Sr. and Nora Ann Calcutt, in Bay City, Michigan. A gifted musician with a natural ear, he lived a life full of music and loved to share…

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