All Obituaries

Franklin "Frank" Pretty Oceana County

Franklin “Frank” Harold Pretty, 81, passed away peacefully March 1, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1945, in Muskegon, the son of Charles and Laura (Giddings) Pretty, and became a lifelong resident of Oceana County. Frank will be fondly missed by his siblings; several nieces, nephews; and many extended family members and friends. In accordance with Frank’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held amongst immediate family. Harris Funeral ...

Franklin “Frank” Harold Pretty, 81, passed away peacefully March 1, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1945, in Muskegon, the son of Charles and Laura (Giddings) Pretty, and became a ...

Paul Usiak New Era

Paul L. Usiak, of New Era, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1934, in Shelby Township (Blooming Valley), Michigan, to Paul and Irene (Clark) Usiak. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1952, having attended Blooming Valley School and Piper School. In 1957, Paul was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country in Arkansas and Texas. On October 22, 1960, he married the love of his life, Barbara Page. Together ...

Paul L. Usiak, of New Era, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1934, in Shelby Township (Blooming Valley), Michigan, to Paul and Irene ...

Levetta Kooi Montague

Levetta Kooi, 75, of Montague, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born April 27, 1950, in Evening Star, Arkansas, the daughter of Avery and Louise (Keene) Miller. Cremation has taken place; no services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be posted in the near future. Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements. www.harrisfhome.com

Levetta Kooi, 75, of Montague, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born April 27, 1950, in Evening Star, Arkansas, the daughter of Avery and Louise (Keene) Miller. Cremation has ...

Robert (Bob) Forbes Hesperia

Bob Forbes, Born June 17, 1927, went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2026, at 98 ½ years of age. He was born to Marian & Raymond Forbes in Indianapolis, IN. He went to Purdue University, graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering; played Purdue football as a center then played semi-pro football. Bob served in the Navy during WWII. He met Dorothy Wanket in California, the love of his life for 72 years. They had 6 children, 12 grandchildren, and 18 great ...

Bob Forbes, Born June 17, 1927, went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2026, at 98 ½ years of age. He was born to Marian & Raymond Forbes in Indianapolis, IN. He went to Purdue ...

Shane Shaw Shelby

Shane Golden Shaw, 58, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 7, 2026. Cremation has taken place; no services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be posted in the near future. Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements. www.harrisfhome.com

Shane Golden Shaw, 58, of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 7, 2026. Cremation has taken place; no services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be ...

Robert Lohman New Era

Robert “Bob” Lohman passed away February 2, 2026, in Florida. Bob was a man with a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye, always ready with a joke. His humor paired with a steady work ethic and a generous heart, made him someone people naturally gravitated toward. Bob spent his life as a dedicated beekeeper tending his hives with patience and pride. He had a lifelong love of cars – especially Corvettes – and could talk engines and models with anyone ...

Robert “Bob” Lohman passed away February 2, 2026, in Florida. Bob was a man with a quick wit and a twinkle in his eye, always ready with a joke. His humor paired with a steady ...

Barbara Johnson, formerly Best Hesperia

Barbara Louise (Hiles)Johnson, (formerly Best) of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. Barbara was born on August 30,1943 in Scott County, Kentucky to Ed and Pearl (Crutcher) Hiles. Barbara grew up in a loving Christian home. She loved gospel music and she loved the Lord. She liked pretty clothes and jewelry. Barbara met David Best while he was in the service in Kentucky. They married and moved back to his home state of Michigan. Barbara worked for Kmart and then at ...

Barbara Louise (Hiles)Johnson, (formerly Best) of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026. Barbara was born on August 30,1943 in Scott County, Kentucky to Ed and Pearl (Crutcher) ...

Elaine Stevens New Era

Elaine E. Stevens, 69, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 29,2026. Elaine is survived by: her children, David (Rose) Scheuneman, Julie Lewis, Crystal (Troy) Waltz, Tiffany (Andrew) Creed, Eric Lewis; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother, John Reilly; sisters, Mary Shaparski, Marva Pike, Debra Chingman, and Jeryl Reilly. Elaine was preceded in death by: her parents, Harold and Geraldine Reilly; sisters, Patricia Hawkins, Barbra Nichols; brother, Ronald ...

Elaine E. Stevens, 69, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 29,2026. Elaine is survived by: her children, David (Rose) Scheuneman, Julie Lewis, Crystal (Troy) Waltz, Tiffany ...

Donald Dashiell "Jo Mama"

Donald Jo Dashiell Jr. passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born November 7, 1960, in Austin, Texas, the son of Donald J. Sr. and Barbara A. (Leavitt) Dashiell. Joe was a simple man who found happiness in the things that mattered most to him. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing at his cherished spot on Stony Lake, where he could often be found with night crawlers, a smile, and time to spare. One of his proudest moments was catching a Northern Pike so large it earned a framed ...

Donald Jo Dashiell Jr. passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born November 7, 1960, in Austin, Texas, the son of Donald J. Sr. and Barbara A. (Leavitt) Dashiell. Joe was a simple man who found ...

James Olson Shelby

James Elmer Olson, 79, of Shelby, died unexpectantly January 29, 2026. He was born October 11, 1946 in Shelby, the son of Milton and Nora (Calcutt) Olson. A lifelong resident of Shelby, James was a 1964 graduate of Shelby High School. He honorably served his country as a radio operator in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for his bravery and sacrifice. Upon returning home, James began a dedicated career at Howmet, from which ...

James Elmer Olson, 79, of Shelby, died unexpectantly January 29, 2026. He was born October 11, 1946 in Shelby, the son of Milton and Nora (Calcutt) Olson. A lifelong resident of Shelby, ...

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