Carol Marlene Dodds
Nov 3, 2026
Carol Marlene Dodds, 86, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She was born March 7, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Clayton and Anna (Graff) Nixon.
A full obituary will be published soon.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Ave, Hart, MI 49420,...
Richard Allen Jordan
Nov 1, 2026
Richard Allen Jordan, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, surrounded by a lifetime of memories and love.
Richard proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. He was a longtime member of the Vikings as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed the outdoors where he spent time on his property either on his...
Linda Marie Snyder
Oct 30, 2026
Linda Marie Snyder, 65, of Mears, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Friday, October 30, 2026, at home. She was born July 31, 1961, in Hart, the daughter of Nicholas and Karol (Kaufman) Greiner.
Linda worked at Hayworth in Holland for many years. In her spare time, Linda loved traveling, especially with her mom.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be...
Michael John Soper
Oct 30, 2026
Michael John Soper
April 2, 1964 - October 30, 2026
Traverse City, Michigan - Michael John Soper (Mike), 62, passed away October 30,2026.
Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan, April 2, 1964. The son of Gerald Soper and Judith (Jones) Soper. Mike was a lifelong bachelor. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Detroit Tigers. He liked playing disc golf. He was an avid...
Charlotte Marie Petersen
Oct 29, 2026
Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, lifelong resident of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1939, in Ludington, the daughter of Lloyd “Jack” and Ethel (Moore) Horton.
Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved taking care of her family, from cooking and baking, to tending to her...
Graciela Esqueda
Oct 27, 2026
Graciela Esqueda, 64, of Shelby, died due to an automotive accident on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Oceana County. She was born May 25, 1962, in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the daughter of Nazario and Andrea Lopez.
Graciela retired in 2024 from Peterson Farms in Shelby where she had been employed for over 25 years. In her spare time, Graciela enjoyed...
Esther Irene Wascher
Oct 21, 2026
Esther I. (Seiler) Wascher
Esther Irene (Seiler) Wascher, 85, formerly of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and more recently of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at DaySpring Assisted Living.
Born November 14, 1940, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Esther was the daughter of the late Harvey F. and Helen A. (Hinkel) Seiler. She was a 1959 graduate of South Williamsport High School.
On December...
Julianne Laude
Oct 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Julianne Laude, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, on October 18th 2026. Julianne was born on April 27th, 1973 in Ludington to Gary and Carol (Smith) Laude.
Julianne was also known as Julie or JuJu to many of her loved ones. Julie will be remembered for her love of riding,...
Dennis Mitchell Best
Oct 16, 2026
Dennis Mitchell Best, 57, of Hart, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at home. He was born February 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Charles and Betty (Achterhoff) Best.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Dennis' life will be held at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel.
www.beaconfh.com
Pamela Sue Matel
Oct 15, 2026
Pamela Sue Matel
March 27, 1958 – October 15, 2026
Pamela Sue Matel, 68, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, in her home, surrounded by the love of her children. Though her time here on earth has come to an end, the love, laughter, and memories she leaves behind will live on in the hearts of all who...
James Raymond Wood Jr.
Oct 14, 2026
James Raymond Wood Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 14, 2026, in Whitehall, Michigan. Jim was born on July 16, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, and was the eldest son of James R. Wood Sr. and Anne (Allbrooks) Wood.
Jim graduated from Flint Northwestern High School and proudly served his country in the...
James Edward Conkle
Oct 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jim Conkle
James “Jim” Conkle, Age 74, passed away on Wednesday October 14th in his home in Pentwater, MI surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 1st, 1952 to Mabel and Wilford “June” Conkle, Jim was the eldest of six children. He graduated from Walkerville High School in 1970. In 1986 he received his Tradesman License and worked...
Paul Allen Pladies
Oct 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paul Pladies
January 29, 1963 – October 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Pladies on October 13, 2026, at the age of 63, following a long and difficult battle with cancer.
Paul leaves behind his beloved wife, Phylinda, and his children: daughters Alicia, Ashley (Jermese) Hutcherson, and Christy (Zarren) Aylor; and...
Carolee Ann Youngstrom
Oct 11, 2026
Carolee Ann Youngstrom, 95, passed away on October 11, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI. Born July 4, 1931, to Carrie and Andy Reames, one of seven daughters. Carolee graduated from Hart High School, class of 1949, then became a legal secretary. She went on to work as an Office Manager at Oceana County Mental Health until retirement.
Carolee married Ervin “Erv”...
Dorothy Louise Bishop
Oct 10, 2026
Dorothy Louise “Dottie” Bishop
With deep affection and gratitude, we remember Dottie Bishop, who leaves a distinctive mark on all she knew. Dorothy Louise “Dottie” Bishop, age 94, passed away on October 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 15, 1932, and raised in Twin Lake, Michigan, she was the beloved daughter of William and Sarah...
Wayne Basil Wheeler
Oct 10, 2026
Wayne Basil Wheeler (known by many locally as Papa Wayne) was born on July 19, 1929, the youngest of eleven children born to Leonard Wheeler and Ethel Zoe Stringham.
Wayne grew up with little, learning early the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. He left high school to help support himself and his family, lessons that remained with him throughout...
Cornelius "Neil" DeKoker
Oct 8, 2026
Neil’s Love Story
Cornelius “Neil” DeKoker September 9, 1943 – October 8, 2026
Neil DeKoker loved a good conversation, a gathering of family and friends, and a sunset over Lake Michigan. Most of all, he loved his wife Karen and the life they built together.
On October 8, 2026, Neil passed away peacefully at age 83, surrounded by loved ones at the family...
Arthur Russell Lunn
Oct 8, 2026
Arthur Russell Lunn, 97, of Hart, formerly of Livonia, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1929, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Herbert and Emily (Bradley) Lunn.
Russ attended the University of Alabama as an Air Force ROTC cadet and graduated with a degree in accounting in 1952....
James Richard Boardwell Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
James Richard Boardwell Jr., Age 78, of Muskegon, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was a 1966 graduate of Montague High School and a United States Navy Vietnam veteran.
He found joy on the golf course and enjoyed time with his family, friends, and church members. His infectious laughter and endless supply of jokes brought joy...
Mario Pineda
Oct 7, 2026
Mario Pineda, 57, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born August 22, 1969, in Shelby, the son of David and Darlene (Pego) Pineda.
On 10/11/2012, Mario married Franki Long (Wicks), and together they spent 26 loving years together. Mario loved his family and always lite up whenever kids were around.
Mario graduated from Montague High School. After high...
