Robert Steven Gregor
Dec 26, 2020
Robert "Bob" Steven Gregor, age 72 of Gaylord passed away at home on Saturday, December 26th of cardiac arrest.
He was born on March 23rd, 1948 in Owosso, Michigan to Steven and Mary (Blahut) Gregor.
Bob graduated from Corunna High School (Class of 1966) and Western Michigan University (Class of 1971), and on July 21, 1973, he...
Elizabeth Ann Manian
Dec 26, 2020
Elizabeth "Libby" Manian dedicated her life to empowering women and all workers through union negotiations and feminist activism. Libby died suddenly on December 26, 2020 at the age of 69, her voice and life's work, are now her legacy. Libby was born Elizabeth Ann Czulinski on February 19, 1951 in Hamtramck, Michigan to Bernard and Patronella (Nobar). She graduated...
Maryellen Smith
Dec 25, 2020
MaryEllen Smith, 93, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born September 18, 1927, in Ludington, the daughter of Axel and Elin (Sedlander) Holmstrom.
MaryEllen is survived by: her daughter, Lynn Smith; sons, Michael (Stephanie) Smith and Craig (Michelle) Smith; grandchildren, Haily (Ben) Papes, Katie (PJ) Beuke, Ryan Folkema, Cody (Jennifer) Smith, and Spencer...
John Warren Patterson
Dec 25, 2020
John Warren Patterson was born on February 16, 1931 and passed away on December 25, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Douglas Glen Rickard
Dec 24, 2020
Douglas Glen Rickard, 71, of Mears, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 24, 2020, at his home. He was born September 19, 1949, in Hart, the fifth son of Willis and Dorothy (Wood) Rickard.
He graduated from Hart High School in 1967 and attended Marion College (Indiana Wesleyan University) in Marion, Indiana.
Doug grew up and...
Linda Lou Morgan
Dec 24, 2020
Linda Lou Morgan was born on August 02, 1950 and passed away on December 24, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Richard Edwin Brewer
Dec 24, 2020
Richard Edwin Brewer, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. He was born April 8, 1931, in the mountains of western North Carolina, to James and Pearl Brewer. His home was always full, having seven brothers and three sisters.
Filling his young life with travel, he visited his twin brother in Michigan, where by chance...
William Alexander (Sandy) Rennie
Dec 23, 2020
On a wintry October morning a little boy was born to William M. Rennie and Inez J. (Kratochvil) Rennie; both from pioneer families. The country doctor was called to the big house on the hill to attend the delivery. His father announced that he would be called Sandy, and it has been Sandy ever since. It was pretty much...
Richard Harry Briggs
Dec 23, 2020
Richard Harry Briggs was born on June 13, 1934 and passed away on December 23, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Steven Edward Haselton
Dec 23, 2020
Steven E. Haselton was born on December 20, 1960 and passed away on December 23, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Jordan Alan Holcomb Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
Jordan Alan Holcomb Jr., "Hoky", of Hart, passed away December 22, 2020, at the age of 69, with his family by his side. He was born February 19, 1951, to Jordan Alexander and Bertha (Martin) Holcomb of Muskegon. The family moved to the Hart area when Jordan was young, first residing in Elbridge and then Hart, when his father...
David Lloyd Soles
Dec 21, 2020
On Monday, December 21, 2020, David Lloyd Soles passed away in the COVID-19 ward at Mercy Memorial Medical Center in Muskegon, MI at the age of 77. David was born March 30, 1943 in Ardmore, PA, to Willis and Alice (Risley) Soles. He grew up in rural Pottstown with his younger sister Helen (Soles) Rouse, attending Boyertown High School. ...
Michael Earl Green
Dec 20, 2020
Michael Earl Green, 58, of Wayland, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Denise Lynn Hoeker
Dec 20, 2020
Denise Lynn Hoeker, 66, of Hart, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born December 19, 1954, in Hart, the daughter of Walter Jr. and Barbara (Sayers) Blamer.
Denise was a graduate of Montague High School. She was a funny, caring person and a fierce fighter in her beliefs, always willing to stand up for others....
Kathleen Francis Cook
Dec 18, 2020
Kathleen Francis Cook, 80, of Lakewood Club, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at her home. She was born October 13, 1940, in Moline, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Coussens) Hoover. On October 30, 1964, Kathleen married Leon Cook, and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2009.
How do we describe Kate? Generous,...
Kenneth Lee Smith
Dec 15, 2020
Kenneth Lee Smith, 65, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born March 13, 1955, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Joyce (O'Brien) Smith.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Ken is survived by: his wife, Brenda...
Eunice Winifred Strait
Dec 15, 2020
Eunice Winifred Strait, 91, of Walkerville, was born February 14, 1929, at the Hart Hospital, the daughter of Thomas and Lida Dudley. The LORD called her to Heaven early in the morning on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Eunice lived on the same property near Walkerville from 1933 until 2019. She was employed at a number of jobs...
Erik Patrick Reed
Dec 14, 2020
Erik Patrick Reed, age 39, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Erik was born June 7, 1981 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Avisitation for Erik will be held Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Covell Funeral Home, 232 E State St, Traverse...
Thomas Richard Barry
Dec 13, 2020
Thomas R. "TBear" Barry, age 80, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was born September 7, 1940, and raised in Atlanta, Michigan, the son of Edward and Genevieve (Shephard) Barry.
On August 10, 1963, Tom married Mary Therese O'Keefe. They were married 57 years and raised four children in the Muskegon area.
Tom earned...
Betty Lou Ford
Dec 13, 2020
Betty Lou Ford, 84, of Ludington, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, in Portage, Michigan. She was born July 18, 1936, in Ludington, the only child of James and Velma Blundell.
Betty lived in Riverton and Pere Marquette Townships most of her life. She attended Morton Elementary, Scottville High School (class of 1954), and Muskegon School of Business...
