Obituary Listing

Mar 26, 2026

Mar 22, 2026

Mark Tweedy, 49, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born November 10, 1976 in New Martinsville, West Virginia.

Mark is survived by: his mother, Maralyn Gable; his father, Albert Tweedy; his sister, Laura (Willie) Beegle; his daughter, Dakota Dougherty; two granddaughters, Alina and Jamine; and his dogs, Sherlock and...

Mar 22, 2026

Gerald Leonard-Young Tanner II, affectionately known by all as Gary, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born in Seoul, South Korea on November 10, 1987.

Gary was a loving father to his 3 children: JT, Malia, and Elah, as well as a beloved companion, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. Gary had the biggest heart and he...

Mar 20, 2026

Teliana “Lana” Lisa Peterson, 59, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026. She was born September 16, 1966, the daughter of Jeffrey and Marie (Chciuk) O’Dell.

Lana was a kind, charming, and good-humored woman with a gentle heart and a smile that was ever-present. She had a way of brightening a room with her warmth, and her smile will...

Mar 20, 2026

Charles Wesley Kiogima, 92, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. He was born October 12, 1933, in Petoskey, Michigan.

Chuck served in the US Navy and US Navy Reserves from 1953-1958. He was employed by S.D. Warren as a machinist and mechanic for 42 years and retired in 1996. Chuck was a member of Muskegon Motorcycle...

Mar 19, 2026

Benjamin Robert Benson (“Benjie”), 70, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the Poppen Hospice House in Muskegon after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was born on February 22, 1956, and was a lifelong resident of the Whitehall and Duck Lake community.

Benjie graduated from Whitehall High School in 1974 and remained deeply connected to his...

Mar 18, 2026

Christopher Lloyd Barnes, 52, of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born September 18, 1973, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Diane (Wagner) Barnes.

Chris worked for several years as a certified nursing assistant. In his spare time he was an avid fisherman. Chris also loved rescuing animals, especially cats.

Chris is survived by:...

Mar 17, 2026

Timothy Kevin Hoyer, 68, of Ludington, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at home.  He was born September 22, 1957, in Ludington, the son of Carl and Cleola (Knudsen) Hoyer.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Timothy's life will be held later this year.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 15, 2026

Joshua Arthur Mahan, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born October 12, 1980, in Muskegon, Michigan.

Services are pending and will be posted when available.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 14, 2026

Laurence Richard Frishett, 84, of Hart passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home.

Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 3:00 PM, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 North 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI 49420, with Fr. Phillip Sliwinski presiding. Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 PM until time of service at the...

Mar 14, 2026

Robert “Bob” Junior Hankins, 77, of Buckley, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with the comfort of his loving wife of almost 59 years by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born on June 11, 1948, at home in Mesick, Michigan, to Robert L. and Mildred (Trowbridge) Hankins-Marlow. He is a graduate from...

Mar 13, 2026

Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, MI passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Ray was born on August28, 1932, in Chicago, to Stanley and Eva Galinski. He and his siblings were raised in the house on a hill on S. Washington Avenue in Ludington. After graduating from Ludington High School, Ray attended and was a graduate of Western Michigan University. It...

Mar 12, 2026

For all who knew him, Glen Howse lived life on his own terms. He was the captain of his own ship, literally and figuratively, with a Coast Guard captain’s license and a take-charge personality on sea and land. He possessed a legendary work ethic tackling tasks great and small, whether managing accounts at his institutional/commercial electrical firm C&L in Lansing...

Mar 10, 2026

James (Jim) Luther Griswold, 94, of Kewadin, died at home, peacefully on March 10, 2026.

Jim was born on November 23, 1931, in Saginaw, the son of Arthur and Catherine (Stein) Griswold.

Jim graduated from Midland High School in 1950. He proudly spent four years with the Navy, stationed at Midway Island. Upon his return, he attended Michigan Technology College. In 1957...

Mar 10, 2026

Deborah Juanita Krajkiewicz, 65, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus.  She was born February 27, 1961, the daughter of Raul and Cachita (Davila) Rodriguez.

Cremation has taken place and in accordance with her wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of...

Mar 7, 2026

Randall Scott Webster, 68, of Whitehall, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus. Born July 17, 1957, in Shelby, Michigan, Scott was the son of Richard and Delora (Deneke) Webster and spent the next 68 years making sure life was never boring for anyone around him.

Scott proudly served in the United States Navy as a...

Mar 5, 2026

Nancy Joanne Anderson, 82, of Ludington, Michigan, left this world unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of her home to enter into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Born on September 15, 1943, in Ludington, Michigan, Nancy lived a life marked by grace and kindness and a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. Her walk with the Lord...

Mar 5, 2026

Frances “Jeanne” Lanenga, 91, of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 5, 2026. She was born January 10, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Christian & Frances (Runik) Rockholm.

Jeanne met the love of her life, Louis Lanenga, at Geneva Bible Camp when they were teens. After he returned from serving...

Mar 5, 2026

 Charles “Chuck” John Carson, 83, passed away peacefully, in his own home on March 5, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of Fred and Pauline (Miel) Carson.

Chuck was a lifelong resident of Fruitland Township, he married Vida Botruff in 1970, and worked at Whitehall Leather Company for...

Mar 1, 2026

Barbara Mary Bailey, 81, of Scottville, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at home. She was born February 17, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Elten Eugene and Julia (Kequom) Bailey.

Barbara was a tribal member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.

Cremation has taken place and Barbara will interred in Mears Cemetery with her parents in the spring.

Beacon Cremation &...