Obits

Obituary: Aaron Wheeler, 36

February 7, 2023

Obituary: Aaron Wheeler, 36 Aaron Mitchell Wheeler died Sunday, February 5, 2023. Aaron moved through life infecting others with his energy and charisma and never left a space without creating a new circle of friends. He collected dogs and people. He was a passionate fisherman and enjoyed biking, campfires and making creative projects come to life. He embraced hard work…

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Obituary: Joseph Negele, 90, of Pentwater

February 6, 2023

Obituary: Joseph Negele, 90, of Pentwater Joseph Anton Negele, 90, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2023. Joseph was born in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Theresia Negele.  Joseph was a Korean War Veteran. He served as a medic in the Army from 1949-1951. He also worked on the CSX Railroad for 38 years. Joe was a…

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Obituary: Marti Miller, 65, of Ludington

February 4, 2023

Obituary: Marti Miller, 65, of Ludington Marti James Miller, 65, of Ludington, formerly of Coudersport, Penn., passed away suddenly on Thursday February 2, 2023, with his wife and daughter by his side in Spooner, Wis. Marti was born on October 7, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Dell (Okonski) Miller. He was a 1976 graduate of Coudersport…

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Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Knapp, Jr., 53, of Sheridan Township

February 1, 2023

Obituary: Gerald “Jerry” Knapp, Jr., 53, of Sheridan Township Gerald “Jerry” Thomas Knapp Jr., 53, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2023. Jerry was born July 16, 1969, in Detroit. He moved to Shelby in 2004 and in 2009 he relocated to Branch. His love for the outdoors and peace and quiet landed him in Sheridan Township where he resided…

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Obituary: William John Clement, Jr., 67, of Ludington

January 31, 2023

Obituary: William John Clement, Jr., 67, of Ludington William John Clement, Jr., 67, of Ludington, formerly of North Muskegon, Narragansett, RI, and Groton/New London, Conn., passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Mr. Clement was born March 19, 1955 to William John and Katherine Rose Clement, Sr. in Muskegon. He graduated from North Muskegon High School, Class of 1973, and…

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