Obituary Listing

Aug 22, 2025

In loving memory of Craig Karl Stembol who passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Craig was born to Theodore and A.Elaine Stembol, March 15, 1944. He was the oldest of seven children.

Craig was a hardworking man and worked the majority of his life at Howmet as a millwright, he could fix anything! He...

Aug 19, 2025

Louis Leonard Fitz, 80, of Irons, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born December 26, 1944, in Lansing, the son of Charles and Tressa (Sherman) Fitz Sr.

Lou's life was lived in service to others: First to his family, but also to his country, community, and neighbors....

Aug 18, 2025

Dennis Wencel Korson 65 years old of Traverse City Michigan, died Monday, Augst 18, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born to James and Monica (Gapenski) Korson in Traverse City on September 3, 1959. Dennis grew up in Lake Leelanau with his parents, 4 brothers and2 Sisters. Dennis attended Leland school in kindergarten, then went to...

Aug 18, 2025

Roger Carl Ladegast, devoted husband, dad, papa, uncle, brother, friend, Eagle Scout, US Army and Coast Guard Reserve veteran … fought and lost the toughest battle of his life, against cancer, on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Born January 15, 1948, to Ervin and Ruth (Tanis) Ladegast, Roger was a lifelong Montague resident and an active, respected member...

Aug 17, 2025

Margie Leona McClellan Dickerson January 4, 1938 – August 17, 2025

Margie Leona McClellan Dickerson, 87, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1938, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Charlie Albert McClellan and Lillie Ada Burgess McClellan.

Margie was preceded in death by her...

Aug 17, 2025

Alan David Thurston, age 47, of Hesperia, MI, formerly of Howard City, MI, gained his wings on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, to David Henry Thurston and Margaret Ellen (Mays) Thurston. Alan and Kady met in May of 2014, and together they welcomed their...

Aug 16, 2025

Jack Leonard Swain passed away in Muskegon on August 16, 2025. He was born February 4, 1939, in Muskegon, the son of Jack Oliver Swain ( born John Allen Oliver Upthegrove) and Irene Theresa Gillette.

Jack had 3 children with his first wife, Darlene Johnson: Bradley Swain(Korinne),Jodi McCormack (Joe), and Gary Swain (Sue). He later married Carolyn...

Aug 15, 2025

Bruce Eldon Striker Sr., 85, of Twin Lake, passed away Friday, August 15,2025. He was born September 7, 1939, in Rothbury, the son of Lewis and Nora (Crawford) Striker.

In accordance with Bruce's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge...

Aug 15, 2025

Margot Caroline Burris, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born August 30, 1933, in Cadillac, the daughter of Ernst and Hannah (Pyko) Sommerfeldt.

Margot graduated from Cadillac high school in 1951. She was an excellent typist and worked at several secretarial jobs before taking a job for the State of Michigan, Department...

Aug 14, 2025

Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born February 26, 1943, in Coopersville, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Ferguson) Burns.

Don worked for many years as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 498.  In his spare time Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and...

Aug 13, 2025

Kenneth Steven Smith, 67, of Ludington, MI passed away peacefully on 8/13/2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 19, 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Robert and Miriam (Moore) Smith, Ken was one of nine siblings in a close and loving family. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School. After...

Aug 12, 2025

It is with great peace and sadness that we share the passing of our Momma, Christine (Tina) Dunn in the early evening of Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

With the breeze on her face, birds chirping in the sun, and surrounded by her closest loved ones, Mom transitioned from this life to the next. As her children, we...

Aug 11, 2025

Anthony David "Tony" Danicek, 66, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born August 11, 1959, in Muskegon, the son of Rudolph and Lillian (Pearson) Danicek.

Tony took over ownership of Danicek Auto following his parents' retirement in 1984. He continued to operate the family business until 2000. He then was employed with Meijer...

Aug 9, 2025

Altha Mae Adams, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home with family by her side. She was born May 6, 1942, in Arkansas, the daughter of Jack and Pearl (Hill) Frame.

Altha married the love of her life, Frank Adams Jr., on March 18, 1960, in Illinois, and after celebrating their 50th anniversary,...

Aug 6, 2025

Donald Willis Barnett, 95, of Ludington, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Sutter Living Center in Ludington.

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Graveside services were held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lakeview Cemetery, in Ludington, with Pastor Brian Ford officiating.  Military honors were conducted under the auspices of the Edwin...

Aug 6, 2025

Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine...

Aug 6, 2025

Jeffrey Carl Ault, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, son-in-law, father-in-law and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, on December 31, 1943.

Jeff was a kind and generous soul whose warmth touched the lives of everyone around him. He had a way of...

Aug 4, 2025

Chuck, Dad, PC, Chuckie or Charles went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 4, 2025.

Chuck was born Charles Helmer Anderson on July 13, 1934, in Menominee, Michigan.  His parents were Carl G. and Ruth V. Anderson (Bloomquist).  He had 2 sisters and a brother, Ruth Marie (Borns), Elizabeth-Betsy (Evans), and David...

Aug 3, 2025

Jill Ann Davis, 80, of Pentwater, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born July 1, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Stewart and Vivian (Barkel) Dillingham.

Jill was a spit-fire in her younger years, leaving many memories and stories for her family to remember. Later in life, Jill was diagnosed with MS – Multiple Sclerosis, but...

Aug 3, 2025

Colleen Rose Mendenhall age 63 passed away from natural causes on August 3, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1961 to Calvin John "Jack" and Barbara Jean (Petroskey) Kelly. She grew up on the Old Mission peninsula on the family farm where she developed her love of the outdoors, plants and animals.

Colleen had a "green...