Obits

Obituary: William Bluhm, 90, of Pentwater

March 14, 2024

William “Bill” Landon Bluhm, 90, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was born June 8, 1933, the son of William and Katheryn (Klaiber) Bluhm. Bill grew up in the community of River Rouge. After graduating high school, Bill enlisted and served a four-year tour in the U.S. Navy. During his service, a portion was spent…

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Obituary: Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, of Hart

March 4, 2024

Obituary: Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, of Hart Catherine Micheline Neefs-Robbins, 87, passed away peacefully, February 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born August 2, 1936, in Brussels, Belgium, to Emile and Christine (VanStellan) VanGysegem As a teenager, in 1949, Catherine left Belgium and came to the United States with family. She then attended Hart Public Schools, navigating the learning…

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Obituary: Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart

March 4, 2024

Obituary: Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born July 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Rita (Puhl) Benson. Janet was a proud Christian patriot who loved God, country, family, and dogs.  She attended Willowbrook High School, where she was on one of…

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Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil

March 2, 2024

Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil We have lost a very precious treasure. Lonnie “Lon” V. Conroy, 75, of Free Soil, passed away in Traverse City with his family at his bedside on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Lon was born in Shelby on May 26, 1948 to the late Vaughn and Thelma (Smith) Conroy. He entered the U.S.…

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Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby

February 27, 2024

Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby Donna Jean (Figgins) Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby and Ajo, Arizona, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Donna was born on March 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Glenn and Frances (Yanusz) Figgins. In 1965 she graduated from Mason County Eastern High School and later earned her…

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