Obits

Obituary: Lisa Ann (Schumacher) Scholten-Riley, 61, of Walhalla

October 8, 2025

Lisa Ann (Schumacher) Scholten-Riley, 61, of Walhalla, formerly of South Lyon and Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Lisa was born on November 2, 1963, in Mancelona, to Mary (Wiltzus) and Thomas Schumacher. She graduated from East Kentwood High School in 1981 and went on to build a remarkable career and a beautiful life centered around family,…

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Obituary: Lonny Alan Wright, 56, of Branch

October 7, 2025

Lonny Alan Wright, 56, of Branch, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born June 3, 1969, in Adrian. Lonny was employed as a correctional officer at The Oaks Correctional Facility in Manistee for 26 years until his medical retirement in December 2024.  Lonny was very active in fitness and sports, and also enjoyed…

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Obituary: Herbert Charles Schaner, 89, of Free Soil,

October 6, 2025

Herbert Charles Schaner, 89, of Free Soil, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Known affectionately as Herb, he was born on May 13, 1936, in Hart, to the late Albert and Edna (Wilde) Schaner. Herb was married to Doris Jean Ohse on May 1, 1957. They shared many memorable years together until her passing on September 5, 2021. Herb…

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Obituary: Robert Ray Byer, 55, of Baldwin

September 30, 2025

Robert “Rob” Ray Byer crossed the final finish line on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the age of 55, in Baldwin. He leaves behind a legacy as vibrant as his passion for racing. He was born in Detroit, on December 1, 1969. After waving the checkered flag on his high school years at Cadillac High in 1988, Rob revved up…

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Obituary: Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington

September 26, 2025

Bryan Wendell Griffin, 67, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at home.  He was born November 10, 1957, in Shelby, the son of George and Fern (Fessendon) Griffin. Bryan served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years.  He retired in 2022 from Whitehall Industries where he had been employed for over 10 years.  In his spare time,…

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