All Obituaries

Daniel Alexander Whitehall

Daniel Martin Alexander, 53, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born November 2, 1970, in Muskegon, the son of William and Barbara (Martin) Alexander. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455 with Pastor Rodney Knapp officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Harris Funeral...

Daniel Martin Alexander, 53, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born November 2, 1970, in Muskegon, the son of William and Barbara (Martin) Alexander. Funeral...

Michael Simon

Micheal Gene Simon, 76, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born October 23, 1947, the son of Frank and Jeane (Matiash) Simon. Mike graduated from Shelby High School in 1965, and continued his education at Grand Rapids Community College before joining the U.S. Air Force: he proudly served his country as SSGT and a fire protection specialist for four years. While in the U.S. Air Force Mike married, Tamara Heer in 1969. They moved back to Michigan, and raised their...

Micheal Gene Simon, 76, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born October 23, 1947, the son of Frank and Jeane (Matiash) Simon. Mike graduated from Shelby High School in 1965,...

Jenny Mangold Hart

Jenny Marie Mangold, 79, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born September 1, 1944, in Hart, the youngest daughter of Henry and Edith (Gerard) Verschueren. Jenny was happily married to Larry Duane Mangold Sr. for 32 years. Jenny and Larry were very proud of their home and yard, Jenny continued to take care of it right up to her passing. Jenny is survived by: her children, Angela (Craig) Lipski, Mike (Jannet) Mangold, Larry (JoAnn) Mangold...

Jenny Marie Mangold, 79, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born September 1, 1944, in Hart, the youngest daughter of Henry and Edith (Gerard)...

Lawrence "Larry" Baxter Ferry

Lawrence “Larry” Bradley Baxter, 75, of Ferry, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born June 14, 1948 in Shelby, the son of George and Ruth (Miller) Baxter. Larry was a beloved husband, and would do anything for his family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, crafting, wood working, snowmobiling, fixing cars and fixing just about anything his hands could get on. Larry always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye and liked to make others laugh and smile with his...

Lawrence “Larry” Bradley Baxter, 75, of Ferry, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born June 14, 1948 in Shelby, the son of George and Ruth (Miller) Baxter. Larry was a...

Gordon Moschke

Gordon Gerald Moschke, 83, of Shelby, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born March 27, 1941, in Benona, the son of Gerald and Laverna (Ladegast) Moschke. Gordon, known as George to his family and friends, was a simple and loving man who enjoyed the great outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting especially moose hunting, or farming. His biggest passion was the Green Bay Packers and his earlier years, photography, even developing his own black and white photos. Gordon enjoyed...

Gordon Gerald Moschke, 83, of Shelby, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born March 27, 1941, in Benona, the son of Gerald and Laverna (Ladegast) Moschke. Gordon, known as George to his...

Raymond "Ray" Wygant North Muskegon

Raymond "Ray" Wilbur Wygant, 78, of North Muskegon, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born September, 18, 1945, in Hart, Michigan, the son of Wilbur and Phyllis (Mitteer) Wygant. Ray retired from Operating Engineers Local #324. He loved his wife, his children, grandchildren, & his dogs. Gardening & Cooking were a couple of his favorite pastimes along with traveling over several counties having coffee & socializing. Ray is survived...

Raymond "Ray" Wilbur Wygant, 78, of North Muskegon, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born September, 18, 1945, in Hart, Michigan, the son of Wilbur and Phyllis (Mitteer)...

William "Bill" Twining Rothbury

William “Bill” Twining, 86, of Rothbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born February 6, 1938 in Muskegon, the son of Walter and Luella (MacDonald) Twining. Bill married the former Marie Hanson on April 16, 1996 in Muskegon. He has lived in the Rothbury area for the last 24 years. Bill was a good carpenter, having built his own house, and was skilled in many other trades. He liked the sport of boxing and was a...

William “Bill” Twining, 86, of Rothbury, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born February 6, 1938 in Muskegon, the son of Walter and...

Arthur Benzinger New Era

Arthur David “Dave” Benzinger, 80 of New Era, formerly of Shepherd, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024. He was born August 11, 1943, the son of Arthur and Esther Benzinger. Serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War, he fought for our Country from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1968. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and had a passion for hunting, fishing and Harley rides. Any opportunity to be outside he was going to take advantage of it. When...

Arthur David “Dave” Benzinger, 80 of New Era, formerly of Shepherd, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2024. He was born August 11, 1943, the son of Arthur and Esther...

Betty Esch Muskegon

Betty Jean Esch, 83, of Rothbury, passed away March 22, 2024, in the presence of family. She was born January 19, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Brown) Hanks. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and having small and personal talks with each and every one of them. She enjoyed crocheting and she especially loved the great outdoors, whether it was working in her rose garden, camping, playing horseshoes, or feeding her...

Betty Jean Esch, 83, of Rothbury, passed away March 22, 2024, in the presence of family. She was born January 19, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Lucille (Brown) Hanks. Betty was a...

David Smith Pentwater

David Martin Smith, 57, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born March 26, 1966 in Traverse City, the son of Dennis and Maryann (Siegel) Smith. David will be greatly missed by his brother, Michael Smith and good friend Jeff Gulliver. Cremation has taken place; no services are planned at this time. Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements. www.harrisfhome.com

David Martin Smith, 57, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born March 26, 1966 in Traverse City, the son of Dennis and Maryann (Siegel) Smith. David will...

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