Obits

Memorial service announcement: Judge John Carney Jr.

September 17, 2025

A memorial service for Judge John Richard Carney Jr., who died on Aug. 19, 2025 at the age of 78 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 3060 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. Read his obituary here.  Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, wwwGraceCremations.com.

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Obituary: Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia

September 14, 2025

Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. A 1957 graduate of Hesperia High School, Tom worked for 30 years at Sealed Power as an iron pourer, a job he truly enjoyed. He was a proud UAW member, active Knight of Columbus, and a devoted member of…

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Obituary: Agnes Mary Graham, 91, of Scottville

September 14, 2025

Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91 of Scottville, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Born on July 14, 1934, in Ludington, Agnes was the daughter of the late Patrick and Marguerite (Bryan) Murphy. She graduated from Scottville High School. Agnes married Wayne T. Graham on April 28, 1951, and shared many memorable years together. Agnes was an active member of…

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Obituary: Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville

September 11, 2025

Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2025, in Baldwin, after a long hard battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on October 5, 1959, in Ludington to Henry and Dorothy (Stickney) Tyndall and raised in Carr Settlement. Laurie attended Mason County Central Schools and graduated in 1977. She moved to North Carolina in…

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Obituary: Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing

September 8, 2025

Mark Alan Piegols, 75, of Lansing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after battling complications from diabetes, at Burcham Hills rehab center in Lansing.  He was born April 23, 1950, in Hart, to Alton and Martha Ann (Hawley) Piegols. Mark grew up in Hart on his family’s farm.  During that time, he discovered and developed his lifelong enjoyment…

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