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Allan Kraley Shelby

Allan A. Kraley, 81, of Shelby, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born June 29, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Leota (Kidner) Kraley. Allan is survived by: his special friend, Becky Cook; children, Brenda (Robert) Samuels, Michael (Pamela) Kraley, and Carl (Kate) Kraley; grandchildren, Douglas (Courtney) Samuels, Daniel (Brittney) Samuels, Darci (Andy) Lowney, Matthew Kraley (Sara Sabo), Megan Kraley, Emily Kraley, Jason Kraley, Elizabeth Kraley; brothers,...

Allan A. Kraley, 81, of Shelby, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born June 29, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Leota (Kidner) Kraley. Allan is survived by: his...

Barbara Fessenden New Era

Barbara Jean Fessenden, 88, of New Era, joined her Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023. Barbara was born in Moddersville, Michigan on December 9, 1934 to Ed and Lena (Grinwis) Leutzinger. Barb married Claire (Fuzz) Fessenden on December 13, 1952. Barb worked at Shelby State Bank from the time she was 17 years old until retirement. They had six children together, Roger (Kathy) Fessenden, Debra (Wally) Wolting, Douglas (Laura) Fessenden, Mary (Curt) Schouten, Ruth (Terry) Pecott and...

Barbara Jean Fessenden, 88, of New Era, joined her Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023. Barbara was born in Moddersville, Michigan on December 9, 1934 to Ed and Lena (Grinwis)...

Mark Christiansen Shelby

Mark James Christiansen, 70, of Shelby, passed away May 12, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Mark was born January 25, 1953 in Muskegon, the son of Henry and Janet (Laughlin) Christiansen. Formerly of Fruitport, Mark met his wife Janet while studying journalism and conservation at Central Michigan University. He graduated in 1981, and in 1983, moved to Shelby where he started his career at the Oceana Herald Journal. Mark spent seven years at the OHJ — first as a...

Mark James Christiansen, 70, of Shelby, passed away May 12, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Mark was born January 25, 1953 in Muskegon, the son of Henry and Janet (Laughlin)...

Matthew McNeil North Muskegon

On May 7, 2023, our beloved Matthew Addison McNeil went home to be with the Lord. Matt was born on June 2, 1979, to his loving parents, David and Susan McNeil and big sister Sarah, of Shelby, Michigan. As a family, the McNeil’s moved from Michigan to Nebraska, to Hawaii, then Colorado, and finally back home to Michigan. Matt himself lived in other states, from South Carolina to Ohio before coming home to Michigan. He worked in the auto industry for most of his career as a...

On May 7, 2023, our beloved Matthew Addison McNeil went home to be with the Lord. Matt was born on June 2, 1979, to his loving parents, David and Susan McNeil and big sister Sarah, of Shelby,...

Robert McGhan Shelby

Mr. Robert (Bob) Ray McGhan, 81, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born August 2, 1941, the son of Ray and Evelyn (Page) McGhan. Bob is survived by: his children, Jennifer (Guy) Webster, Crystal (William) Pretty, Carla (Steve) Richard, Michelle (Rick) Merrill and Mark Richard; grandchildren, Jenna Rodriquez, Jordan Covey, Monica Thomas, Nichole (Randy) Stovall, Billie Jo (Ray) Kumzi, Bill Huszar, Randy (Cara) Huszar, Levi Richard, Jacinto Trevino, Cord (Sarah) Trevino,...

Mr. Robert (Bob) Ray McGhan, 81, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born August 2, 1941, the son of Ray and Evelyn (Page) McGhan. Bob is survived by: his children, Jennifer...

Margaret Amstutz Montague

Margaret Byl Amstutz, 68, of Montague, was called home to be with the Lord she dutifully served, Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Dutch immigrants Peter and Jakoba (Westers) Byl. A farm girl and big sister to four brothers, Margaret was gentle and strong. She was one of the first women to take advantage of Title IX, which passed in her senior year at Shelby High School (‘72). So inspired, she...

Margaret Byl Amstutz, 68, of Montague, was called home to be with the Lord she dutifully served, Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 28, 1954, in...

Emmanuel Rodriguez

Mr. Emmanuel Rodriguez, 41, formerly of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born September 17, 1981, in Shelby, the son of Roman and Elvira (Vasquez) Rodriguez. Manny was a person who always saw the best in everyone and embraced life to the fullest. His empathy for people in all walks of life, made an impact on everyone who knew him and was loved by many. Manny was family-oriented and always looked forward to spending time with his children, parents, and...

Mr. Emmanuel Rodriguez, 41, formerly of Shelby, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born September 17, 1981, in Shelby, the son of Roman and Elvira (Vasquez)...

Michael Peters Pentwater

Mr. Michael Lynn Peters, 73, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born February 24, 1950, in St. Joseph, Michigan, The son of Fred and Mona (Saurbier) Peters. After graduating from Michigan State University, Michael went on to have a long and meaningful career as an engineer and partner at Fishbeck in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Michael is survived by: his former wife, Peggy; children, Cara (Mike) Jones, and Scott Peters; grandchildren, Claire and...

Mr. Michael Lynn Peters, 73, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born February 24, 1950, in St. Joseph, Michigan, The son of Fred and Mona (Saurbier) Peters. After...

Rebecca "Becky" Sterken Shelby

Rebecca Marlene Sterken passed away April 12, 2023, after a short but valiant fight with cancer. She was born May 2, 1966, in International Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harold and Pauline (Mead) Lillie. Becky moved from Minnesota to Wisconsin. Later, she moved to Olivet Michigan where she met the love of her life, Mark Sterken. Both Mark and Becky love music, and they met during a concert and later got to know each other through singing competitions around the nation....

Rebecca Marlene Sterken passed away April 12, 2023, after a short but valiant fight with cancer. She was born May 2, 1966, in International Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Harold and...

Timothy Eitniear Hesperia

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Allen Eitniear, 64, of Hesperia, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born April 25, 1958 in Shelby, the son of Laval and Delores (Schmieding) Eitniear. Tim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend. He enjoyed spending time puttering around in his garage. He especially loved spending time with and teaching his grandkids. He was always willing to go help family and...

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Allen Eitniear, 64, of Hesperia, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born April 25, 1958 in Shelby, the son of Laval and Delores...

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