Obits

Obituary: Curtis Lon Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington

January 14, 2025

Curtis Lon Griffis, Sr., 76, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Curt was born in Hart, on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Raymond and Evelyn (Cluchey) Griffis. He attended Hart High School but later went on to earn his GED. He attended West Shore Community College, and took a few classes he found enjoyment…

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Obituary: Scott Bryan Carlson, 56, of New Era

January 9, 2025

Scott Bryan Carlson, 56, of New Era, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born September 27, 1968, in Hart, the son of Jerry and Justine (Arden) Carlson. Scott was recently employed as a butcher and had always made an honest living working with his hands. He took great pride in his home and how it appeared.…

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Obituary: James ‘Jimmer’ Nauta, 75, of Pentwater

January 5, 2025

James ‘Jimmer’ Nauta, 75, of Pentwater, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with ALS.  The disease may have robbed him of his body, but never his spirit. Jim married the love of his life, Carol, and they shared 54 wonderful years together.  They raised their three children in Lowell and were well known to…

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Obituary: Jacqueline Marie Courter, 71, of Gobles

December 13, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Courter, 71, of Gobles, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, in Hart. She was born September 26, 1953, in Detroit. Jackie loved fishing, the outdoors, camping, and gardening. She raised and bred labrador retrievers, worked as a medical assistant and was a fantastic cook. Jackie was a kind, generous, and free…

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Obituary: Esther Johnson, 81, of Hesperia

December 3, 2024

Esther Sue Johnson, 81, left this earth at 3:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home, due to a short illness. Sue was surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 26, 1943, in Lawrence, and was a lifelong resident of Hesperia. Sue was born in Lawrence on March 26, 1943, to Fred and Beulah May (Lands)…

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