Obits

Obituary: Dennis Schwass, 79, Scottville. 

October 1, 2017

Obituary: Dennis Schwass, 79, Scottville.  Dennis Robert Schwass, 79, of Scottville passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was born March 6, 1938 in Riverton Township to Robert and Verlie (Murphy) Schwass. Dennis graduated from Scottville High School in 1956.  He attended Ferris State University where he learned drafting, which helped with the home construction.  He married Barbara Rosenow on…

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Obituary: Thomas Gilland, 86, Ludington. 

September 30, 2017

Obituary: Thomas Gilland, 86, Ludington.  Thomas Gerald Gilland, 86, of Ludington passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born April 26, 1931 in Lake Leelanau to James and Julia (Horton) Gilland.   Tom enlisted in the US Army in 1950 and served his country during the Korean War.  He worked as a wheelsman for the C&O Railroad Car Ferry…

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Obituary: Robert Battice, 86, Custer.

September 26, 2017

Obituary: Robert Battice, 86, Custer. Robert Francis Battice, 86, of Custer, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at home. Robert was born on November 30, 1930 in Hart, son of the late James and Christina Battice. He attended Crystal Valley Schools. He entered into the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served as an engine man on submarines. He was…

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Obituary: Robert Shuman, 71, Scottville.

September 22, 2017

Obituary: Robert Shuman, 71, Scottville. Robert Shuman, 71, of Scottville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1945 in Janesville, Wisc. to Robert and Marcella (Moore) Shuman Sr. When Bob moved to California he entered into an apprentice program and became a journeyman electrician. He worked at Long Beach…

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Obituary: Dalton Holt, 91, Fountain.

September 19, 2017

Obituary: Dalton Holt, 91, Fountain. Dalton D Holt, 91, of Fountain passed away on September 17, 2017 surrounded by his daughters and family at his beloved home on Gun Lake after a long and wonderful life. Dalton was born on February 18, 1926 in Marshall, the son of George LaVerne and Goldie (Jones) Holt.  He loved life and truly lived it…

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