Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2020

Mary Ann Merten, 84, of Hart, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born October 22, 1935, in Hart, the daughter of Merlin and Frances (Merchant) Kokx.

Mary Ann along with her husband Joseph owned the "Rooms at the Inn" Bed & Breakfast on State Street for 14 years. She was...

Sep 17, 2020

Jonathon Ray Brandel, 55, of Muskegon, passed away September 17, 2020, at his home. He was born June 5, 1965, in Shelby, the son of Henry and Victoria (Smith) Brandel.

Jon was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and his garden. Jon liked Batman, collecting various items, and spending time with...

Sep 15, 2020

Mae Ella Pangburn, 91, of Hart, passed away September 15, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born March 28, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Delbert Todd and Nellie Lee (Fuller) Brimmer. On October 13, 1945, in Tyler, Texas, Mae married John Sherman "Jack" Pangburn.

Mae worked many places, including Holly's Grill, Hart...

Sep 11, 2020

Timothy "Tim" Patrick Murphy, 79, of Frankfort, died Friday, September 11, 2020, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born April 7, 1941, in Saginaw, the son of Myles and Vivian (Strause) Murphy.

Tim worked as a firefighter for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, retiring after more than 30 years. He was a talented...

Sep 9, 2020

Gregory John Adams passed away peacefully in his home in Lansing, Michigan, September 9, 2020.  He was born January 5, 1965, in Ludington, Michigan, and raised with his twin-brother, Gordon, his mother, and his grandparents, near Pentwater.  He later moved with his family to Saint Johns and graduated high school in 1984.  Greg married Susan Austin, started his family,...

Sep 8, 2020

Shirley Jean (Robinson) Anderson, 81, of Mears, Michigan, passed away quietly on Sept  8, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart, Michigan.  She was born on May 1, 1939, in Hart, the daughter of Ivan and Imogene (McLouth) Robinson.

Shirley graduated from Hart High School in 1957.  She attended Western Michigan University and graduated...

Sep 6, 2020

Shirley Ruth Howe, 78, of Hart, passed away September 6, 2020, at home with her husband by her side. She was born March 13, 1942, in Coopersville, the daughter of Clifford and Ruth Isanhart.

Shirley is survived by: her husband of 35 years, Floyd Howe; children, Sean and Barbara Campbell; and sisters, Joyce Kring and Marva (Wayne)...

Sep 2, 2020

Christopher Harold Case, 60, of Ludington, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at home.  He was born January 8, 1960, in Traverse City.

Chris was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church and the Danish Brotherhood.  He loved being outdoors riding his bike or going for walks.

Chris is survived by: his brother, Eric Case of...

Aug 31, 2020

Sophie Agnes Krupa passed away at home on Aug. 31, 2020 with her son Larry and daughter-in-law Jean at her side home in Palmer, Alaska.  Sophie was born Oct. 18, 1921 in Amber Township, Mason County, Ludington, to Joseph and Agnes (Zasadnia) Motyka.

Sophie graduated from St. Simon High School in 1940. She retired as a bank...

Aug 27, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Geering, 61, of Beulah, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Medilodge of Traverse City. She was born December 3, 1958, in Frankfort, the daughter of L.D. Strauble and Vivian Mae (Batten) Strauble.

Cheryl was born and raised in Benzie County and was a lifelong resident. She worked as a chef at the Brookside...

Aug 26, 2020

Judith Ann Lohman, 67, of Claybanks Township, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Transitional Health Services of Fremont.  She was born February 1, 1953, in Shelby, the daughter of Leo and Ardis (Jonseck) Lohman.

Judith is survived by: 8 siblings, Mary Lipka, Barb (Lester) Striker, Delores Lohman, Janice Lohman, Susan Lohman, Ray Lohman, John Lohman and June...

Aug 26, 2020

James Nelson Hubbard

03/01/1944 - 08/26/2020

Jim was son to Clifford and Gertrude, husband to Rhonda, dad to Kathy and Stephanie. He was grandpa to Amber, Brandon and Nicholas, great-grandpa to Steve-O, Kendall, Maverick and Molly, and great-great-grandpa to Zhyaire. He was brother to John and Jeff and uncle to five nieces. And to anyone...

Aug 26, 2020

Captain John J. "Jack" King, USN (Ret.), 83, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020, in Poquoson, Virginia. Jack was born and raised in New Jersey and attended the United States Naval Academy where he majored in marine engineering. Jack spent most of his 22-year Naval career on nuclear submarines. The family moved back and forth between Connecticut and Virginia...

Aug 25, 2020

Scott Arnold Payne, 87, of Hart, passed away August 25, 2020, at his home. He was born January 8, 1933, in Hart, the son of Lyle and Blanche (Arnold) Payne.

Scott was a member of Teamsters Local 406 and Carpenters Local 100. Scott was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying gardening, hunting, and his various animals. He could fix...

Aug 25, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue White, 86, of Ludington, became free and went home Tuesday, August 25, 2020.  She was born November 11, 1933, in Keego Harbor.

Jackie worked as a bartender for many years at Bud's Tap Room and several years at the Crow's Nest, she also was an employee at LDI for many years.  In her spare...

Aug 25, 2020

Rhonda Kay Brewer, age 51, passed away at home of Metastatic Breast Cancer on August 25, 2020.  Rhonda was born in March 1, 1969, in DeKalb, Illinois. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1987, and went on to graduate from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, where she was an active member of Delta Phi Sorority.

Aug 20, 2020

Sherry J. Hummel, 68, of Traverse City, died August 20, 2020. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1:00 PM.  Inurnment will take place immediately following the service at Oakwood Cemetery in Traverse City. Memorial contributions...

Aug 16, 2020

Jane Marilyn Gabel, 87, of Ludington, died Sunday, August 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, in Traverse City.  She was born May 11, 1933, in Vickery Township, Ohio, the daughter of Fredrick and Martha (Adelman) Schmitz.

Jane attended one of the last one-room schools in Ohio through the 8 th grade.  She then attended St. Joseph...

Aug 16, 2020

Judith Ann Leuwer, 70, of Muskegon, passed away August 16, 2020. She was born September 14, 1949, in Muskegon, the daughter of Stephen and Rose (Hagerman) Leuwer.

Judith enjoyed being outdoors, going to the park, having picnics, and sitting by her window. She also liked bowling, going to see movies, and her dolls. Judith was always happy...

Aug 14, 2020

Rosemary Pursley, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.

In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held and she will be laid to rest with her husband, Russell Pursley, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Montague.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of...