Obits

Obituary: Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart

August 7, 2025

Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine is…

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Obituary: Jose Juan Arenas, 55, of Ludington

August 6, 2025

Jose Juan “Pepe” Arenas, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a very recent liver cancer diagnosis. Born on March 18, 1970 in Valle Hermoso, Mexico, Pepe was the youngest of four children born to Rosaura Urrutia Gonzalez and J. Felix Arenas Puente. Not once after his diagnosis did Jose fear or question God; he was only…

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Obituary: Steve Culler, 77, of Bullhead, Az., formerly of Mears

August 6, 2025

Steve Andrew Culler, 77, of Bullhead Az., previously of Mears, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 after battling prostate cancer. He was born on November 24, 1947. Steve is survived by his daughter Chaunnee Gilbert of Fruitport; grandson, Jarred Gilbert of Wyoming, Mich.; granddaughter, Morgan (Derek) Huffman and great- grandsons Bradenton and Branson Huffman, all of Fruitport; sister, Nancy…

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Celebration of life scheduled for Al Burmeister

August 6, 2025

Celebration of Life for Al Burmeister A celebration of life will be held for Al Burmeister on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at his home on the family farm, 5426 S. 64th Ave., New Era. Alan Walter Burmeister of New Era died on Feb. 13, 2025 at the age of 61. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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Obituary: Jill Ann Davis, 80, of Pentwater

August 4, 2025

Jill Ann Davis, 80, of Pentwater, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born July 1, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Stewart and Vivian (Barkel) Dillingham. Jill was a spit-fire in her younger years, leaving many memories and stories for her family to remember. Later in life, Jill was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but despite her diagnosis, she never…

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