Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2021

Fern Annette Hilton, 70, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 21, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Norman and Lilyan (Duerinck) Johnson. She was a graduate from Lisle High School (Illinois) in 1968.

On April 24, 1976, Fern married the love...

Feb 26, 2021

Dawn Marie Brimmer, 53, beloved daughter, sister and mother, lost her battle with cancer on the morning of February 26, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.  She was born November 9, 1967, in Hart, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond D. Brimmer and Karen A. (Rasmussen) Abbott. Growing up she attended many schools in several states and graduated from Pentwater...

Feb 25, 2021

Phillip Earl Newkirk, 82, of Ludington, formerly of Greenville, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born October 29, 1938, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Herbert and Mable (Woodhead) Newkirk.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere...

Feb 25, 2021

Ellen Margret Murphy passed away at age 92 on Thursday, Feb 25, 2021, in Ruskin, Florida, following a short illness. Ellen was born in Big Rapids to parents Ray and Pearl Winter, who preceded her in death. Ellen grew up as a very lively member of a large family which lived and worked the family farm.

Preceding...

Feb 24, 2021

Ruth Ann McGrath-Priest, 72, passed away on February 24, 2021.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Feb 23, 2021

John Thomas Witt, 90, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at home.  He was born May 28, 1930, in Chicago.

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

Feb 23, 2021

Brian D. Hodges, age 64 of Elk Rapids passed away Feb. 23, 2021 at his home. Brian was born on Oct. 4, 1956 in Saginaw, MI. to Devillo and Marian (Douglas) Hodges. He was raised in Birch Run where he graduated high school in 1975. Brian was an adventurous individual, even riding his bicycle from Birch Run all the...

Feb 23, 2021

Cheryl Lynn Dennert, 63, of Crystal Valley, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 15, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Nicholas Charles and Elsie Mae (Ringwald) Bies.

Cheryl moved to Pentwater, Michigan, at a young age with her family, and graduated from Pentwater Public Schools in...

Feb 22, 2021

Robert A. "Bob" Carr III, 71, of Newfield Township, passed away in the presence of his children on February 22, 2021, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Bob was born May 13, 1949, in Muskegon, to Robert Jr. and Virginia (Barber) Carr.

Bob spent most of his...

Feb 21, 2021

Richard Howe was born on March 6, 1928 and passed away on February 21, 2021 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.

Feb 20, 2021

Maria Amelia Dickson, 75, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born October 7, 1945, in Ludington, the daughter of Benito and Enedina (Guerrero) Hernandez Sr.

Maria worked at Memorial Medical Center, in Ludington, as an admissions clerk for over ten years.  She also worked for many...

Feb 20, 2021

Thomas Jerome Race, 80, of Montague, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was born March 31, 1940, in Muskegon, the son of Ray and Florence (Berry) Race.

We were blessed to have Tom as a husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He will be in our hearts forever and ever.

Tom is survived by:...

Feb 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carolyn Elaine Serocki (Traverse City, Michigan), who passed away on February 18, 2021, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Feb 17, 2021

Nayfe Jabara, of North Palm Beach, Florida and Boyne City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 17 th at the age of 90 at Munson Hospice House.  He left family and friends with nothing but smiles.  As he often said, "I've lived a great life." Nayfe was formerly a resident of Petoskey and Ludington, Michigan.  He made life-long friendships...

Feb 17, 2021

Nazarie Jentilet, 92, of Hart, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at home.  He was born August 3, 1928, in Detroit, the son of James and Jenny (Macioce) Jentilet.

Nazarie was a Veteran of World War II, serving the in US Army.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Feb 17, 2021

Barbara Elaine (Gale) Wiggers, 78, of New Era, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was born May 16, 1942, the daughter of Willard and Violet Gale.

The Lord has called his angel home. Barb regularly attended New Era Bible Church where she was very active in the goings on. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her...

Feb 14, 2021

Thomas James McNichols was born on August 27, 1943 and passed away on February 14, 2021 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.

Feb 14, 2021

Leolah Hope Boundy, 93, of Crystal Valley, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Oceana Medical Care Facility.  She was born July 11, 1927, in Crystal Valley, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Davis) Ruggles.

Leolah graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1945.  She was a very talented seamstress and upholsterer, working out of...

Feb 13, 2021

Darlene Louise Pineda, 75, of Montague, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. She was born January 30, 1946, in Hart, the daughter of George and Lucille (Lewis) Pego.

Darlene was a graduate of Hart High School, and was involved in the Class of 1964 reunions and luncheons. She had been a cook at Pizza Hut for over...

Feb 13, 2021

Kenneth Lee Brown, age 90, of North Muskegon, Michigan, formerly of Whitehall and Montague, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021, with family by his side. Ken was born October 9, 1930, to William McKinley and Sarah Myrtle (Stevenson) Brown in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ken was in the US Army from 1951-1953. During that time, he served...