Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2020

Lorena M. Schmiedeknecht, 97, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Mears, the daughter of Lars and Selma (Thorson) Pearson.

Lorena grew up farming, having picked asparagus and drove the picker for 21 years. She was also crowned Mrs. Asparagus Queen in 1993. Lorena was...

Nov 4, 2020

Patrick "Rick" Aerts, 58, of Hart, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born May 21, 1962, in Hart, the son of Clancy and Rita (Wenner) Aerts.

Rick was a graduate of Hart High School and Ferris State University. His biggest enjoyment was playing trombone in the Scottville Clown Band and being...

Oct 29, 2020

Marianne Barbara Vanas, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at SKLD Whitehall.   She was born November 30, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Sr. and Anna Belle (Boyer) Vanas.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be in McCumber Cemetery.

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

Oct 26, 2020

Mark Allen Berg, 58, of Holton, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 20, 1962, in Ludington, the son of Roger Clifford and Donna Lee (Robbins) Berg. He was a graduate of Montague High School, class of 1980.

Mark had a love for nature. He was an avid...

Oct 25, 2020

Barbara Ann Person, 79, of Dalton Township, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at home.  She was born May 18, 1940, in Amsterdam, New York, the daughter of Robert and Esther Crouch.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.

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

Oct 24, 2020

Donna Louise Doty Bogus Wicklund, 79, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 12, 1941, in Ludington, the daughter of Charles and Emily (Buffum) Doty.

Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, bowling, and casino visits with her...

Oct 24, 2020

Larry Paul Kelley, of Hart and Shelby, passed away October 24, 2020, after suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. He had just turned 76 and was loved by his wife, children, brothers, relatives and friends. Larry was born in Hart on October 19, 1944, lived and attended school in Hart, took "all the classes I wanted" at Michigan State and University...

Oct 22, 2020

James Henry Stevens, 83, of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born November 17, 1936, in Hart, the son of Henry and Anne (Doezma) Stevens.

James graduated from Hart High School (1955) and attended Calvin and then Hope College.  He received his Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary.   He spent many years in...

Oct 22, 2020

Jerry Wayne Briggs, 75, of Whitehall, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at home.  He was born February 17, 1945, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Hazel (Hardy) Briggs.

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....

Oct 22, 2020

Larry Allen Thompson, 74, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born July 18, 1946, in Muskegon, the son of Lawrence and Doris (Miel) Thompson.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to anyone who knew him. Larry proudly served his country...

Oct 20, 2020

Anita Joyce (Shogren) Scofield, 94, of Hart, passed away October 20, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 15, 1926, in Hart, the daughter of Oscar and Lucile (Ardis) Shogren.

On May 20, 1944, Anita married Herbert Scofield, and together they owned and operated the Silver Lake Resort from 1946 – 1965....

Oct 19, 2020

James Lee Bortell, age 71, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 after an accidental drowning.  Jim was born on October 25, 1948, in Ludington, Michigan, on the first wedding anniversary of his Mother and Father, Helen J. Bortel and R. Lee Bortell.  James attended East Grand Rapids High School and graduated in 1966. After high school he completed...

Oct 19, 2020

Nicholas Karl Bies, 59, of Hart, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at his home. He was born November 27, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Nicholas Charles and Elsie Mae (Ringwald) Bies.

Nicholas loved God, classic rock, and his dogs.

Nicholas is survived by: his children, Nicholas William (Jessica) Bies, Megan (Jason) Duncan,...

Oct 17, 2020

Phyllis Esther (Young) Slocum, 84, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Muskegon, Michigan.  Her family takes great comfort that her "faith became sight" last Saturday when she met her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ face to face and began her eternal life in heaven.

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Oct 13, 2020

Paul August Carlson, 90, of Whitehall, passed away October 13, 2020. He was born July 8, 1930, in Muskegon, the son of John August and Ruth Elizabeth (Bylund) Carlson.

A proud veteran, Paul served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Whitehall American Legion Algot Johnson Post #69....

Oct 9, 2020

Edward Charles Summers, 75, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, and previously of Oakland and Genesee Counties, passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest loved ones on October 9, 2020. He was born May 27, 1945, in Hartland, the son of John and Vivian (Becking) Summers.

An avid outdoorsman, Ed loved hunting and fishing pan fish and salmon...

Oct 8, 2020

Richard Albino Favre, 78, of Pentwater, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 26, 1942, in Chicago, the son of Lino and Albina (Obert) Favre.

Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Army. Afterwards, Richard worked as a graphic artist and owner of...

Sep 28, 2020

Lester Gene "Geno" Kettler, 68, of Ludington, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born February 14, 1952, in Alvin, Texas, the son of John and Joyce (Hudgeons) Kettler.

Geno served in the US Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1977 after 8 years of service.  He was...

Sep 23, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Jay Carlson, 72, of Ludington, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at home.  He was born March 9, 1948, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of Leonard and Loraine (Rottler) Carlson.

Joseph served in the US Navy, stationed in Italy and Greece, from 1966-1969.

Joe worked at Harbison-Walker International for many years.  In his...

Sep 20, 2020

Paul Dean Wolf, 66, of Ludington, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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