Obits

Obituary: Jeffrey Dewitt, 55, of Shelby

September 18, 2026

In loving memory of Jeffrey Dewitt June 10, 1971 – September 16, 2026 Jeff was the kind of man people don’t come across often anymore. Strong, hardworking, fiercely independent, and completely himself, he lived his life on his own terms and left an impression that will not be forgotten. He believed in hard work and took great pride in everything…

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Obituary: Kyle Gordon Krause, 36, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Kyle Gordon “Buck” Krause, 36, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born August 10, 1990, in Grand Haven, the son of Gordon Beebe and Diane Krause/Beebe. Kyle graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2009. He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and cooking on the grill and spoiling his animals with love and treats.…

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Obituary: Susan Marie Thompson, 78, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Susan “Sue” Marie Thompson (Gould), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 78 years old. Born in Muskegon, MI to the late Maynard Francis Gould and Marguerite Elizabeth Gould (Rattin), Sue grew up with a foundation…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, of Ludington, formerly of Mears

September 14, 2026

Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, 69, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a life grounded in family, hard work, helping others and, above all, an unwavering faith in the Lord. Patty spent her early childhood in Nunica, before moving with her family to…

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Obituary: Sharon Lee Neilly, 88, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Sharon Lee “Mamaw” Neilly,  88, of Hart, passed away Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Irving Hall and Lillian (Scott) Beck. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed arts and crafts, and solving jigsaw puzzles. Most of all she loved…

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