Obits

Obituary: John Richard Wagner, 85, of Ludington

March 25, 2024

John Richard Wagner, 85, passed away peacefully with loving family alongside at his home in Ludington on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. John was born in Pontiac on April 3, 1938, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. He resided in Huntington Woods prior to his family moving to a rural farm west of Shelby when he was 9 years old. John…

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Obituary: Roberto Rosas Villegas, 51, of Hart

March 25, 2024

Roberto Rosas Villegas, 51, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passing onto the heavenly kingdom on Monday, March 18, 2024 while in Mexico. He was born October 15, 1972, in Caracheo, Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Antonio Rosas Nieto and Celia Villegas Galvan. As an older child, Roberto was a strength for the family…

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Obituary: Sandra Purdy, 57, of Hart

March 21, 2024

Sandra Lynn Purdy, 57, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Corewell Health, Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, surrounded by family. She was born November 17, 1966, the daughter of Norman and Beatrice (Clark) Carrier, the youngest of five children. Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, was a 1984 graduate of Hart High School. During her senior year, she met the…

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Obituary: Pam Walker, 75, of Mears

March 20, 2024

Pam Walker Says “Color Me Gone” Pam Walker McGuire of Mears, was born May 8, 1948 to John and Donna Walker. Pam left her body on March 15, 2024. She was a retired level three tax assessor for Golden, Pentwater and Benona Townships. She was co-owner of Ziffel Farms and Pam’s Kitchen where she made Aunt Pam’s tincture and miracle…

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Obituary: Mark Smith, 54, of Hart

March 20, 2024

Mark Charles Smith, 54, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, following a 20 year battle with a rare liver disease, and a liver transplant in November; he ultimately succumbed to a hard-fought battle against liver bile duct cancer. He was born October 16, 1969, in Muskegon, the son of Dale…

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