Obits

Obituary: Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville

August 25, 2025

Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hart, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret (Feister) Shafer. Ellen enjoyed crafting many projects for family and friends, as she was skilled at sewing and crochet. This was one of her many ways to show people how much…

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Obituary: Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia

August 21, 2025

Alan David Thurston, 47, of Hesperia, formerly of Howard City, gained his wings on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, to David Henry Thurston and Margaret Ellen (Mays) Thurston. Alan and Kady met in May of 2014, and together they welcomed their two beautiful daughters in…

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Obituary: Carol Marjean Riley, 93, of Grand Rapids

August 15, 2025

Carol Marjean Riley, 93, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025 at Faith Hospice – Trillium Woods. Born on December 23, 1931, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Franklin Meade McWethy and Velma Lucile Richards, Carol lived a life marked by devotion to her family, Christian faith, and community. Carol was one of six children, with three brothers and…

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Obituary: Altha Mae Adams, 83, of Pentwater

August 11, 2025

Altha Mae Adams, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home with family by her side. She was born May 6, 1942, in Arkansas, the daughter of Jack and Pearl (Hill) Frame. Altha married the love of her life, Frank Adams Jr., on March 18, 1960, in Illinois, and after celebrating their 50th anniversary, Frank passed on…

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Obituary: Charles Helmer Anderson, 91

August 8, 2025

Chuck, Dad, PC, Chuckie or Charles went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 4, 2025. Chuck was born Charles Helmer Anderson on July 13, 1934, in Menominee.  His parents were Carl G. and Ruth V. Anderson(Bloomquist).  He had two sisters and a brother, Ruth Marie (Borns), Elizabeth-Betsy (Evans), and David L. Anderson. All of…

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