Ronald Lane Creed Jr.
Jun 22, 2020
Ronald Lane Creed Jr., 41, of Naples, Florida, passed away June 22, 2020. He was born October 3, 1978, in Shelby, the son of Ronald Sr. and Elsa (Flores) Creed.
Ronald proudly served his country in the US Army; he was a member of the 82 nd Airborne Division, serving multiple tours in Afghanistan. Ronald spent most...
Helen Marjorie Geil
Jun 18, 2020
Helen Marjorie Geil, 99, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Willowbrook Care Home in Scottville. She was born June 13, 1921, in Ludington, the daughter of William and Josephine (Cloutier) Andersen.
Helen attended Ludington Area Schools and was employed at Star Watch Case Company for several years. Helen was a member of Community Church...
Wallace (Andy) A. Mollema
Jun 16, 2020
Wallace Andre Mollema, better known as Andy, passed from this life at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, on June 16, 2020, with Martha, the love of his life, at his side. He had been a full-time resident of Benzie County since 1996. He was preceded in death by his father Wallace A. Mollema in 1994 and by his mother...
Patricia Louise Clark
Jun 12, 2020
Patricia Louise Clark, 75, of Muskegon, passed away June 12, 2020. She was born May 14, 1945, in Shelby, the daughter of Arthur and Vera (Lattin) Croff.
Pat enjoyed many things, including baking, word searches, puzzles, reading, and collecting pig figurines. She was strong in her faith, a devout member of Faith Baptist Church, and loved spending...
Ruth Ann Braybrook
Jun 10, 2020
Ruth Ann Braybrook, 78, of Twin Lake, passed away June 10, 2020. She was born September 29, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of Charles Sr., and Bertha (Porter) Smith.
Ruth enjoyed connecting with others on Facebook, playing computer slots, and spending time with her dog, Molly.
Ruth is survived by: sons, Jeff and Steven; brother,...
Evelyn Marie Kokx
Jun 8, 2020
Our mother Evelyn Kokx, 83, of Pentwater MI left us unexpectedly on June 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Max Kokx, in 2015 as well as by her parents Pearl (Ezdebski) Winczewski and Alex Winczewski.
Surviving family members include sons Roger Kokx (Tami) and Ken Kokx (Karyn), both of Hart,...
E. Eric Sutter
Jun 8, 2020
E. Eric Sutter was born in Ludington, Michigan, on July 2, 1965, the son of Dr. William F. and Barbara (Ray) Sutter. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1983 and received a pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in 1988. Eric was well known from his years as a pharmacist at Nichols Drug Store of Scottville, Kmart of...
Scot Edward Mclouth
Jun 1, 2020
Scot Edward McLouth, 62, of Twin Lake, passed away June 1, 2020. He was born March 12, 1958, in Shelby, the son of Richard McLouth and Barbara (Magers) Near.
Scot was a graduate of Whitehall High School, class of 1976. He furthered his education at Muskegon Community College and Ferris State University, earning a Bachelor of Science...
Pamela Sue Scott
May 30, 2020
Pamela Sue Scott, 55, of Montague, passed away May 30, 2020. She was born September 29, 1964, in Fremont, the daughter of Edward and Monica (Furman) Scott.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in...
Lynn Palmer Carr
May 25, 2020
Lynn Palmer Carr, a prominent White Lake businessman for 60 years, passed on May 25, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Muskegon. He had just celebrated his 82nd birthday on May 6, at his home in Whitehall, with all his children in attendance and many of his grandchildren.
Lynn was born at home in Winfield Township. He...
J. Scott Blanchard
May 25, 2020
Scott Blanchard, of Montague, passed away on May 25, 2020 at Fremont Transitional Health in Fremont, Michigan. He was born October 31, 1950, in Detroit, the son of Jack and Dorothy (Chapple) Blanchard.
Scott was a "Jack of all Trades" with a great sense of humor and infectious laugh. He was known for his free spirit and...
Barbara Louise Magee
May 24, 2020
Barbara Louise Magee, 72, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at home. She was born February 13, 1948, in Aurora, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne and Lillian (Robb) Traver.
Barbara was a devout Christian and an active member of Ferry Memorial Reformed Church in Montague. She was a loving mother, who enjoyed watching and feeding...
Russell "Red" Thrailkill
May 24, 2020
Russell "Red" Thrailkill, 81, of Hart, passed away May 24, 2020. He was born August 22, 1938, in Hart, the son of Chester and Jessie (Hollabaugh) Thrailkill. Red enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls, and going to the races. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, especially Kyle. He worked for 17 years at Stokley's and spent many...
Bruce A. Wiggers
May 22, 2020
Bruce A. Wiggers, 68, of New Era, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born August 29, 1951, in Muskegon, the son of Harvey "Harp" and Harriett (Obenauf) Wiggers.
Bruce served his country in the US Army, being stationed in Germany from 1971-1973. After discharge, he joined the Michigan National Guard. Bruce really enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Hilary Barrera Luevano
May 20, 2020
Hilary Barrera Luevano, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born October 21, 1941, in Odem, Texas, the daughter of Juan and Epimenia (Alvarez) Barrera.
On April 5, 1964, Hilary married Greg Luevano in Violet, Texas, and they moved to Michigan shortly after to start their lives together. They were married for 56...
Sylvia Ann Rosse
May 17, 2020
Sylvia Ann Rosse, 81, of Hart, passed away May 17, 2020, at her home, after a short battle with cancer. She was born October 30, 1938, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Sylvia (Sladek) Jetleb.
Sylvia earned her Registered Nurse Degree from Hackley School of Nursing. She enjoyed collecting glass shoes and various other items....
Lawrence "Larry" Hobart Hale
May 17, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" Hobart Hale, 92, of Frankfort, died Sunday, May 17, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was born April 1, 1928, in Redford, Michigan, the son of Frank H. Hale and Tizzie C. Johnston.
In his youth, Larry enjoyed many a day at his parents' cottage on Strawberry Lake in Hamburg Township,...
Bennie Allen Counterman
May 17, 2020
Bennie Allen Counterman, 87, of Holton, passed away May 17, 2020. He was born June 6, 1932, in Brampton, the son of Samuel and Mary (Wolfgram) Counterman.
No services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Lily Ray Hansen
May 16, 2020
At the age of 108 ½ years of age, Lil Hansen died at Vista Springs Riverside Gardens Assisted Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Lil Hansen was born to Sam and Sarah Hololsky Kupper in Ludington, Michigan, one of five children: Rose Kupper Benson, Ben Kaye, Saul S. Kupper, and Louis S. Kupper. Lil lived in the same...
Col Joseph L. Nameth, Usaf (Ret)
May 14, 2020
Col Joseph L. Nameth, USAF (Ret), 79, of Mears, passed away May 14, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. He was born February 26, 1941, in Reed City, the son of Daniel and Rosemary (Montie) Nameth; he grew up in Grand Rapids.
Joe graduated from Creston High School in 1959 where he excelled in three...
