Obituary Listing

Jan 7, 2021

Richard John Schoo, 58, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, after battling cancer.   He was born April 25, 1962, in Ludington, the son of Henry "Duke" and Marion (Strahan) Schoo.

Richie loved cooking, having worked as a cook for several restaurants in the area, including Scotty's, Sportsman's, Lincoln Hills, Townhouse and Hobby Crest Resort.  He...

Jan 6, 2021

Jan Ellen Luzadder, 68, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born October 4, 1952, in Muskegon.

Jan was raised in Montague and attended Montague Public Schools. She enjoyed the arts, such as music and painting, and the outdoors, including walking, biking the Hart-Montague Trail State Park, and camping at Sleeping Bear Dunes-Platte River....

Jan 4, 2021

David "Dave" Edwin Bader, 59, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Monday, January 4, 2021, at home.  He was born July 14, 1961, in Wenatchee, Washington, the son of Charles and Geraldine (Lugiewicz) Bader.

Dave graduated from Ludington High School in the Class of 1979.  In 1983, Dave graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Jan 2, 2021

Carol P. Lavery, 92, of Muskegon, Michigan, and longtime resident of York Beach, Maine, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born March 25, 1928, in Gloversville, New York, the daughter of Carlo and Rosina (Volardi) Ambrosino.

Carol's loves were animals, gardening, and oil painting.

Carol is survived by: her son, Richard C. (Michelle)...

Jan 1, 2021

Damon Jones, 43, of Montague, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born June 11, 1977, in Detroit.

Damon was a gentle soul who loved everybody, including friends and various company. He enjoyed his time at Progressions Work Center in Hart and the friendships he made there.

Damon is survived by: his parents, Trish...

Dec 29, 2020

Shirley Joan Stinnett, 91, died on 12/29/2020 from complications of Covid-19. She was born on 12/4/1929 to Alvin Cecil and Tina Belle (Smith) Rader in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Charleston, W. VA with her family of five sisters and one brother. She moved back to Detroit where she met the love of her life, James H. Stinnett...

Dec 28, 2020

Donna Lynn Vieira, 58, of Montague, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born December 4, 1962, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, the daughter of Donald Sr. and Esther (Maciel) Bumpus.

Donna loved to sing karaoke, go to the casino, and have a good cookout. She loved her family, especially her children,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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. ...

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