Obits

Obituary: Laura Lee Huffman, 77, of Hesperia

April 15, 2025

Laura Lynn Huffman, 77, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born April 3, 1948, in Cold Springs Township, Michigan, the daughter of Cecil and Catherine (Dingus) Bailey. Laura graduated from Northwestern Michigan College as a licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed playing the 120 bass accordion for her family and friends, as well as sewing. Laura married…

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Memorial service notice: Henry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart

April 14, 2025

Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, from 5 to 7 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.

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Obituary: Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater

March 21, 2025

Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, February 27, 2025. Born on January 20, 1939, in Detroit, he was the son of Paul and Pauline Cornelisen. Bob (nicknamed Corny) grew up in Riverside, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois, where he joined Sigma Chi and met his future wife, Carol. He graduated with a finance degree and…

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Obituary: Pauline Kokx, 84, of Ludington

March 19, 2025

Pauline Margaret Kokx, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 14, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Zuder) Morisson. Pauline grew up in Muskegon, and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1958. During that time she enjoyed working at…

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Obituary: Douglas LaPage, 78, of Pentwater

March 18, 2025

Douglas Clayton LaPage, 78, beloved widower, father, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025.  He was born on August 18, 1946, in Saginaw, the son of Joseph and Berdella (Moore) LaPage. Douglas graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw and Central Michigan University with his bachelor’s degree in education.  He taught for four years in Saginaw, then moved to…

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