Obits

Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater.

May 4, 2022

Obituary: Richard “Dick” VandenHeuvel, 86, of Pentwater. Richard “Dick” I. VandenHeuvel, ended his time on earth surrounded by his family on Monday, May 2, 2022.  Dick was born December 16,1935 in Hart to parents Henry and Genevieve (Kokx) VandenHeuvel. He attended Hart High School, graduating in 1953, but his true calling was working the land. Dick could coax a seedling…

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Obituary: Norrine Hendriksen, 86, of Pentwater.

May 3, 2022

Obituary: Norrine Hendriksen, 86, of Pentwater. Norrine Avis Henriksen, 86, of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Norrine was born on August 26, 1935, in Clio, the daughter of Perry and Ada (Durham) Hillier.  She is survived by her children, Cindy Lou Henriksen, Randy Paul Henriksen, and Brenda Kay Henriksen; brother, Lester Hillier; sisters, Joyce Darling and Betty…

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MCC’s Tom Thomas loved music, loved his students

May 2, 2022

MCC’s Tom Thomas loved music, loved his students; community mourns his passing. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools lost its music man this morning. Long-time band director Tom Thomas passed away at his home early this morning. He was 65-years-old. Tom taught music at MCC for 22 years, making him the longest serving band director in…

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Obituary: Shane Bowman, 48, of Ludington.

May 2, 2022

Obituary: Shane Bowman, 48, of Ludington. Shane Lee Bowman, 48, of Ludington passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. He was born April 4, 1974 in Ludington to Clifford and Peggy Lee (Williams) Bowman. Shane graduated from Ludington High School in 1992 where he was an all-state soccer Pplayer. He received a scholarship to play soccer for Olivet College.  After school,…

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Obituary: Shirley Ann Knudsen, 93, of Ludington.

April 29, 2022

Obituary: Shirley Ann Knudsen, 93, of Ludington. Shirley Ann Knudsen, 93, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022 in her home.  She was born June 16, 1928 in Ludington, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude (Meissner) Love, and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1946. On October 14, 1950, Shirley married the love of her…

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