Roberta Elizabeth Edmonds
Aug 18, 2026
Roberta Elizabeth Edmonda, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beacomfh.com
Thomas Leo McGreal
Aug 16, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Leo McGreal, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Whitehall, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born January 5, 1940, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of John and Merne (Compton) McGreal.
Tom graduated from Rantoul High School in 1958. A natural athlete, Tom excelled at sports and played both football and basketball competitively. His...
Richard Joe Fairchild
Aug 14, 2026
Richard Joe Fairchild, age 83, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, peacefully in his “home away from home,” in the care of his family. Although he passed in Muskegon, Hesperia was his home.
Richard was born on April 22, 1943, in Hesperia, where he was raised by his loving parents, Charles and Mabel (Kirwin) Fairchild. He and his siblings grew up...
Raymond Dale Bates
Aug 11, 2026
Raymond Dale Bates, 72, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026,in Scottville. He was born January 26, 1954, in Ludington, the son of Ray and Wauneta (McDonald) Bates.
Raymond worked for over 25 years at Metal Works in Ludington until his retirement in 2003. In his spare time he was a passionate gardener who loved being outdoors, collecting coins and watching...
Wayne Everett Forrester
Aug 10, 2026
On the morning of August 10, 2026, with family by his bedside, our beloved Wayne Everett Forrester passed peacefully into his eternal home in heaven. He lived an extraordinary life and reflected Christ to everyone he met. His quick wit, positive attitude, and willingness to help anyone in need will forever be imprinted in our memories of him.
He was born...
Laura May Sobode
Aug 8, 2026
Laura May Sobode, age 67, of Michigan passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born on February 19, 1959, in Hart, Michigan. Laura was raised in Fruitport, Michigan and later made her home in Texas.
She was warm and kind soul whose presence left the lasting impact on all who knew her.
Laura was a beloved wife to Prince...
David Scott Taylor
Aug 7, 2026
David Scott Taylor, 56, of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on August 7, 2026.
Service and Work
A proud veteran, devoted family man, and skilled craftsman, David lived with service in his bones, work ethic in his hands, and love for his family at the center of everything. He proudly served his country as a U.S....
Janis "Jan" Joy Prather
Aug 7, 2026
Janis Joy “Jan” Prather of Mears, Michigan, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, following a long illness. She was born on April 20, 1945, in Freeport, Illinois, to Roy and Doris Hefty.
Raised in Orangeville, Illinois, Jan graduated from Orangeville High School in the Class of 1963. She later attended Rock Valley College,...
Ignacio "Nacho" G. Saucedo
Aug 6, 2026
Ignacio “Nacho” Saucedo passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday August 6, 2026.
Nacho was born in San Antonio, Texas on October 13, 1946, the son of Jose and Seferina Saucedo. He attended John F. Kennedy High School.
Nacho, seventh of 12 sons, grew up following crops with his family…from weeding fields in Missouri to harvesting beets in Indiana to Ludington Michigan...
George Edward Seperic Jr.
Aug 4, 2026
George Edward Seperic Jr, a beloved figure in his community, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved. Born on September 17, 1941, in Saint Johns, Michigan, George was the cherished son of George Sr and Margaret Seperic.
For 38 remarkable years, George owned and operated the South Riley Grocery and Tavern, a...
Vera Helen Nickerson
Aug 4, 2026
In loving memory of our Mother and Grandmother, Vera Helen Nickerson (nee Morgan)
Vera was born to Jack and Zada (nee Davis) Morgan on Wednesday, March 27, 1929 in Blair Township, Michigan (near Traverse City). Vera passed away August 4, 2026 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions where she resided for the last few months of her life.
On June 20, 1947, she...
Baxter Craig Stace
Jul 31, 2026
Baxter “Craig” Stace, 84, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 19, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the son of Ralph and Ruth (Cannon) Stace.
Craig served six years in the US Navy until being honorably discharged in 1965. He was a member of the VFW Post 8893 and...
Marc Robert Anderson Jr.
Jul 31, 2026
Marc R. Anderson, Jr., 44, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026in Traverse City
Marc was born on November 27, 1981, the son of Marc R. & Teri (Flanders) Anderson Sr. He was raised in Elk Rapids, Michigan and graduated from Elk Rapids High School. He began working at a very young age in the family's lawn care business, Anderson's A to...
Bruce Hamilton Krueger
Jul 27, 2026
Bruce Hamilton Krueger, 93, of Montague, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, with his family by his side.
Bruce was born on May 3, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Walter W. and Marie (Blink) Krueger. After graduating from Creston High School in 1951, he began studying engineering at the University of Michigan before proudly serving in the U.S....
Helen Louise Scane
Jul 26, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Louise Scane, a remarkable woman of boundless love for her family and friends. Helen was born March 19, 1943, and transitioned out of this life on July 26,2026. Throughout her journey of 83 years, she touched so many lives with her unwavering spirit of perseverance and strength.
Helen married...
Rosie Lynn Williams
Jul 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rosie Williams
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend, Rosie Williams, who passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2026, at the age of 49.
Rosie lived a life filled with love for her family. She was a devoted mother whose children were the center of her world. She found...
Allen Lee Wooley
Jul 24, 2026
Allen “Al” Lee Wooley, 80, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026.
Born on August 1, 1945, to Harmon and Freda (Whitman) Wooley, Al, known by family as Butch, lived a life marked by service, strength, kindness, and an unwavering love for his family and friends.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Al served his country with honor and...
Pamela Clara Nichols
Jul 23, 2026
Its with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Pamela Clara Nichols, age 67, the morning of July 23, 2026.
Pamela was the kind of mother who knew her children so well we'd say she had eyes in the back of her head; the kind of friend who would show up and have your back unequivocally; the kind of stranger who...
Benjamin Corey Doorenbos
Jul 23, 2026
Benjamin Corey Doorenbos, 52, of Muskegon, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at home. He was born February 21, 1974, in Garden Grove, California, the son of Harold and Dawn (Sage) Doorenbos Sr.
Ben starting working at KFC in Whitehall in 1993 and was currently employed at the KFC location on Apple Avenue in Muskegon. In his spare time Ben enjoyed singing...
Robert Edward Welch Sr.
Jul 22, 2026
Robert Edward Welch Sr., 79 of Traverse City, passed away, Wednesday July 22, 2026.
He was born on April 9, 1947, in Middleton, New York, the son of Henry F. and Phyllis M. (Halcott) Welch. On June 12, 1971, he was married to Mary Ann Harrigan of Buckley, Michigan.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S> Air Force and served as...
