All Obituaries

Tad Aebig Shelby

Tad Lee Aebig, 62, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by family at home. He was born April 16, 1962, in Shelby, the son of Glenn and Clara (Rought) Aebig. Tad was an educator for 25 plus years in both high school industrial arts and driver’s training, but his true loves were his family, farming and spending time with friends. He will be missed for his friendly demeanor and love for life. Tad is survived by: his children, Jenna (Kevin) Beckman,...

Tad Lee Aebig, 62, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, surrounded by family at home. He was born April 16, 1962, in Shelby, the son of Glenn and Clara (Rought) Aebig. Tad was an...

Linda VanVleet Shelby

Linda Lou VanVleet, 80, of Shelby, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1944 in Brampton, Michigan, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Wolfgram) Counterman. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She made sure her family knew that each of them was loved and were special to her. Linda is survived by: her children, Rose (Bill) Ruffilo, of Florida, Lisa (Eddie) Ashburn, of Florida, Emily and...

Linda Lou VanVleet, 80, of Shelby, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1944 in Brampton, Michigan, the daughter of Samuel and Mary...

Delores "Dee" Eitniear Hart

Delores “Dee” Jean Eitniear, 87, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Oceana Medical Care Facility. Dee was born December 16, 1936, to Clifford and Doris (Pontius) Schmieding in Ferry Township. She married Laval “Allen” Eitniear on May 9, 1955, in Indiana. Delores attended Ferry Wesleyan Church and was baptized on June 8, 2014, along with her husband. She retired from Brown’s Grocery Store in Shelby. Dee loved her flower...

Delores “Dee” Jean Eitniear, 87, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Oceana Medical Care Facility. Dee was born December 16, 1936, to Clifford and Doris (Pontius)...

Brian Parker Walkerville

Brian Lee Parker, 62, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born October 23, 1961, in Shelby, the son of Donald and Ellen (Misner) Parker. Brian was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, gardening and going to deer camp with his sons. He loved camping and riding his lawnmower, even if the grass wasn’t ready to cut. His favorite pastime was watching football or hockey. Being able to spend time with his family was the best of...

Brian Lee Parker, 62, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born October 23, 1961, in Shelby, the son of Donald and Ellen (Misner) Parker. Brian was an avid...

Clara Baron Ferry Township

Clara Jean Baron, 86, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born February 24, 1938, on Broadway in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Alan Roy and Mildred (Murphy) Campbell. Jean and her family moved from Grand Rapids to Mason County; she attended Weare Catholic School until the 8th grade, then went to Mason County Central, graduating in 1956. Jean married Donald Baron on May 4, 1957, and they moved to Ferry Township in 1961, where they spent the rest of their...

Clara Jean Baron, 86, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born February 24, 1938, on Broadway in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Alan Roy and Mildred (Murphy) Campbell. Jean...

Carola Baker Shelby

Carola Pamela Baker, 82, from Shelby, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, after a brief illness and a lifetime of love and laughter. Carola was born January 11, 1942, in River Rouge, Michigan, to Cyril and Lillian (Burris) Peterson. Her family traveled to several states to find employment before finally settling down in the Stony Lake area. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1959 and was co-Homecoming Queen her senior year. She married Jack Baker on February 14, 1963. During their...

Carola Pamela Baker, 82, from Shelby, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, after a brief illness and a lifetime of love and laughter. Carola was born January 11, 1942, in River Rouge, Michigan, to...

Daniel Alexander Whitehall

Daniel Martin Alexander, 53, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born November 2, 1970, in Muskegon, the son of William and Barbara (Martin) Alexander. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455 with Pastor Rodney Knapp officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of service at 11 am, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Harris Funeral...

Daniel Martin Alexander, 53, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born November 2, 1970, in Muskegon, the son of William and Barbara (Martin) Alexander. Funeral...

Michael Simon

Micheal Gene Simon, 76, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born October 23, 1947, the son of Frank and Jeane (Matiash) Simon. Mike graduated from Shelby High School in 1965, and continued his education at Grand Rapids Community College before joining the U.S. Air Force: he proudly served his country as SSGT and a fire protection specialist for four years. While in the U.S. Air Force Mike married, Tamara Heer in 1969. They moved back to Michigan, and raised their...

Micheal Gene Simon, 76, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born October 23, 1947, the son of Frank and Jeane (Matiash) Simon. Mike graduated from Shelby High School in 1965,...

Jenny Mangold Hart

Jenny Marie Mangold, 79, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born September 1, 1944, in Hart, the youngest daughter of Henry and Edith (Gerard) Verschueren. Jenny was happily married to Larry Duane Mangold Sr. for 32 years. Jenny and Larry were very proud of their home and yard, Jenny continued to take care of it right up to her passing. Jenny is survived by: her children, Angela (Craig) Lipski, Mike (Jannet) Mangold, Larry (JoAnn) Mangold...

Jenny Marie Mangold, 79, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born September 1, 1944, in Hart, the youngest daughter of Henry and Edith (Gerard)...

Lawrence "Larry" Baxter Ferry

Lawrence “Larry” Bradley Baxter, 75, of Ferry, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born June 14, 1948 in Shelby, the son of George and Ruth (Miller) Baxter. Larry was a beloved husband, and would do anything for his family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, crafting, wood working, snowmobiling, fixing cars and fixing just about anything his hands could get on. Larry always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye and liked to make others laugh and smile with his...

Lawrence “Larry” Bradley Baxter, 75, of Ferry, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born June 14, 1948 in Shelby, the son of George and Ruth (Miller) Baxter. Larry was a...

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