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...
Betty Louise Jobbins
Dec 13, 2020
Betty Louise Jobbins, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born June 10, 1936, in Boyne City, the daughter of Jesse and Pearl Phillips.
Betty was a skilled craftswoman who enjoyed crocheting, knitting, ceramics, and sewing; even constructing her children's Halloween costumes. She also enjoyed watching and collecting Betty Boop merchandise, gardening, and...
Lois Irma Garcia
Dec 12, 2020
Lois Irma Garcia was born on September 16, 1931 and passed away on December 12, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Ralph Arnold Sorensen
Dec 12, 2020
With a beautiful winter storm as a backdrop, Ralph Sorensen, age 85, passed peacefully Saturday December 12 at 7:23 p.m. with his wife and daughter holding him and wishing him safe travels. Ralph was a great conversationalist who told wild tales of his youth and loved talking with everyone he met. He loved to spend long hours with his...
Genevieve "Gen" Leone Kruska
Dec 12, 2020
Genevieve "Gen" Leone Kruska, 101 years old, passed away peacefully December 12, 2020, at her home in Ludington, Michigan. She was born July 15, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward and Genevieve Mach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon "Lee" Kruska.
Gen grew up on the near north side of Chicago and enjoyed everything...
Hans J. Lackner
Dec 11, 2020
Hans J. Lackner, 80, of Montague, formerly of Wantagh, New York, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born October 7, 1940, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, the son of Hans and Louise Lackner.
Hans served in the US NAVY from 1959 to 1961. Afterwards he went to work...
Marge Louise Greiner
Dec 11, 2020
Marjorie Louise "Marge" Greiner, 88, of Hart, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at her home with family. She was born September 5, 1932, in Hart, the daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Hasty) Hawley.
Marge graduated from Hart High School class of 1950. On April 24, 1954, she married Eldon Thomas Greiner at St. Gregory Catholic Church. ...
Randy Lee Bellon
Dec 11, 2020
Randy Lee Bellon was born on March 7, 1957 and passed away on December 11, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Phillip Mitchell Battice
Dec 10, 2020
Phillip Mitchell Battice, 69, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. He was born March 3, 1951, in Hart, the son of Mitchell and Mamie (Bailey) Battice.
Phil was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and had been stationed in Holland, Netherlands, Fort Hood in Texas, and Fort Huachuca in Arizona. He lived and traveled...
Kurt Fredrick Achenbach
Dec 10, 2020
Kurt Fredrick Achenbach was born on August 2, 1947 and passed away on December 10, 2020 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.
Ralph James Florenski
Dec 9, 2020
Ralph James Florenski was born on November 24, 1939, in Charlevoix, Michigan, and died December 9, 2020, in Petoskey, Michigan, following a short illness. He was the son of Stanley and Frances (Prawdzik) Florenski.
He is survived by his children: Brian Florenski (Diane) (Boyne Falls, Michigan), Charlene Morris (Vanderbilt, Michigan), Joseph Florenski (Scot Holmes) (Columbus, Ohio), Edward...
Harold Robert Kassner
Dec 9, 2020
Harold Robert Kassner, 91, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born February 9, 1929, at home in Whitehall, the son of Frederick and Violet (Christensen) Kassner.
Harold served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War, having been stationed in Germany. On September 25, 1954, Harold married...
Daniel Anthony Chalmers
Dec 8, 2020
Daniel Anthony Chalmers, 81, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born June 26, 1939, in Chicago, the son of Dominic and Cecilia (Kreczmer) Chalmers.
Dan was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Whitehall American Legion Algot Johnson Post 69. He later was a union worker at Clarke Floor...
James Earl Campbell Iii
Dec 6, 2020
James Earl Campbell III, 83, of Montague, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020, at his home. He was born September 10, 1937, in Pontiac, the son of James Earl Jr., and Clara (Hottman) Campbell.
James was a veteran of the US Navy, serving aboard the USS Saratoga. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping,...
