Benjamin "Benjie" Benson
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...
John James Lawrey
Mar 18, 2026
John J. Lawrey, 97, of Rapid City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, after a recent hospitalization.
John was born on June 16, 1928 in Cornwall, England, to James Henry and Annie (Hosking) Lawrey. He was a graduate of Painesdale High School in 1945 and Michigan Technological University in 1949, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical...
Christopher Lloyd Barnes
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:...
Timothy Kevin Hoyer
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
Joshua Arthur Mahan
Mar 15, 2026
Joshua A. Mahan, 45, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was the beloved son of MarySue Mahan.
Josh was raised in Hart and graduated from Hart High School in 1999, where he excelled in track and cross country.
Josh traveled working construction as an ironworker; getting to see much of the US. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic,...
Laurence Richard Frishett
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...
Robert Junior Hankins
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...
Raymond E. Galinski
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...
Glendon Eugene Howse
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...
James (Jim) Luther Griswold
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...
Deborah Juanita Krajkiewicz
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...
Randall Scott Webster
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...
Nancy Joanne Anderson
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...
Frances "Jeanne" Lanenga
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...
Charles "Chuck" John Carson
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...
Barbara Mary Bailey
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 &...
Larry Arnold Rogner
Mar 1, 2026
Larry Arnold Rogner, 77, of Ludington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was born April 10, 1948, in Frankenmuth, the son of the late Arnold Herman Rogner and Mildred Alma Hedwig Schreiner.
Larry and his siblings, Barbara (Robert) Wenglikowski, Sandra (Dale) Muehlfeld and Robert Rogner were raised on a dairy farm in the Frankenmuth...
Richard Donald Patton
Mar 1, 2026
Richard Donald Patton, 77, of Montague, died Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born October 13, 1948, in Muskegon, the son of Warren and Frances (Beauregard) Patton.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of...
Carol Ann Inman
Mar 1, 2026
Carol Ann Inman, aged 84, of Kingsley, Michigan passed on March 1, 2026.
Carol was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Ahlmann and Elvena. She is the beloved widow to Jerry Inman, devoted mother to Andrew, Emily and Lucas and the proud grandmother of Kyle, Lauren, Kinsey and Kennedy.
Carol is a graduate of Muskegon High School. After graduation she obtained her Nursing...
Hallard Floyd Kittridge
Feb 28, 2026
Hallard Floyd Kittridge, 89, passed away on February 28, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, stories and unforgettable memories. Hallard was born on September 30, 1936, in Montague, Michigan to Charles and Emma Kittridge. He was a man armed with sharp wit, a twinkle in his eye, and a story always ready to be told. Time spent with Hallard...
