By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Ortonville — On Dec. 18, during the regular meeting, the Brandon Board of Education approved the purchase of a refrigerator and freezer for Harvey-Swanson Elementary, not to exceed $111,000. “This is approved to be paid for out of our food service fund,” said Jan Ziesel, district chief financial officer. “We […]
Leon R. Filhart, 85, of Clear Lake, died at home on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born on July 23, 1938 in Ortonvillle, Michigan, the son of the late Clifford and Wilma (Amstutz) Filhart. Leon served with the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1958. He had a passion for and collecting cars. Leon enjoyed […]
Steve Joseph Spratt, age 81, of Goodrich, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Steve Joseph Spratt was born January 1, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Jack and Betty Spratt. Also, his two sisters, Diane, Jacqueline, his brother-in-laws; Ron Carrell, and Mark Lundgren. Steve leaves behind his loving […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Because the People Want to Know GROVELAND TOWNSHIP The regular meetings of the Groveland Township Board, the Planning Commission Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates for the 2024 year. Meetings are at 7:00pm at the Groveland Township Hall, 4695 Grange Hall Rd, Holly, MI 48442. Township Meetings […]
HUGHES, TARRI DAYLE of Saginaw, Michigan, died on January 1, 2024. She was 66. Tarri was born September 1, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Stanley and Betty Lou (nee: George) Helgemo. She is survived by her two children, Kyle Hughes and Kaitlyn (Brennen) Benedict; two grandchildren, Breyden and Avaleia Benedict; one brother, Tim […]
BEAN, Patricia Louise; born on August 26, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Mary Day; passed away on January 1, 2024 at the age of 96; preceded in death by her husband Thomas and her son Scott; Mother of Thomas Bean, Linda (Garry) Dickieson, Timothy Bean and Dan Bean; mother-in-law of Kathy Bean; also […]
HRISKO, RICHARD A. of Ortonville, Michigan, died on December 30, 2023. He was 79. Richard was born July 7, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Helen (nee: Marshall) Hrisko. He is survived by three daughters, Dawn (James) Kremer, Brooke (Chad) Prieur and Melany (Tony) Candiloro; seven grandchildren, Jacob and Justin Goltry, Aubrey […]
BALL, WILLIAM CURTIS “BILLY” of Brandon Twp, Michigan, died on December 25, 2023. He was 67. Billy was born September 2, 1956 in Goodrich, Michigan to the late Raymond L. and Geneva M. (nee: Street) Ball. He is survived by two sisters, Teri (Larry) Robinson and Debbie (Gerald) Wise; one brother, John Ball; he was […]
CONNOP, RANDOLPH EDWARD of Ortonville, Michigan, passed away at home December 27, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 and held on until he could meet his newest granddaughter, born December 1, 2023. Randolph was born April 4, 1950 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada to the late Edward L. and Elinore J. (nee: […]
BECK, ROBERT EDWIN of Ortonville, Michigan, died on December 28, 2023. He was 87. Robert was born December 14, 1936 in, Detroit, Michigan to the late James Worthington and Rose Elinor (nee: O’Bagy) Beck. He is survived by one son, Ronald Beck and three daughters, Barbara Beck, Deborah Beck and Mindy Jason; along with nine […]