James R. Huizing
Nov 13, 2020
James Richard Huizing, 69, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born July 13, 1951, in Grand Rapids, the son of Gerald James and Frieda Ruth (Smith) Huizing.
James was a graduate of Kentwood High School. He proudly served his county in the US Army; however, he suffered from exposure to Agent Orange.
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Indiana Solomon Shalifoe Wallace
Nov 13, 2020
Indiana Solomon Shalifoe Wallace, darling infant son of Nicholas Robert Wallace and Catherine Anne Shalifoe-Wallace, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at the age of 1, due to Alpers syndrome, a mitochondrial disease.
Indiana was born November 11, 2019, in Muskegon. He was a happy baby that always had a big smile on his face. Indiana was...
Edna Demorrow
Nov 13, 2020
Edna DeMorrow 1923-2020
Edna Strunk was born May 13, 1923 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She married Harold DeMorrow and together they raised three sons, Jim, John and Dave. Mom passed away from complications of Covid-19 on November 13, 2020. Surviving are two sons, Dave (Mary Jo) of Ludington and John (Rena...
Amy Louise Stanley
Nov 11, 2020
Amy Louise Stanley, 51, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. She was born September 22, 1969, in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Sadler.
Amy enjoyed crafting, cracking jokes, collecting butterfly knick knacks, and baking. She also had a sweet tooth and enjoyed various indulgences, such...
Henrietta Marion Fatseas
Nov 11, 2020
Henrietta Marion Fatseas, 97, of Mears, passed away November 11, 2020, at her home in Silver Lake. She was born October 31, 1923, in Napoleon, Ohio, the daughter of George and Claudia (Robinson) Smith.
On June 2, 1943, Hennie was married to George Fatseas in Atlantic City. They moved to Silver Lake around 1950 and built their...
Thomas Edward Larson Sr.
Nov 11, 2020
Thomas "Tom" Edward Larson Sr., 74, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at home. He was born January 14, 1946, in Pontiac, the son of Walter and Katie (Sealey) Larson.
Tom served 7 years active duty in the US ARMY, and then served 20 more years in the Michigan National Guard as a Federal Technician. Tom...
Pastor Ronald Dale Rickard
Nov 11, 2020
Pastor Ronald Dale Rickard, 78, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born May 26, 1942, in Battle Creek, the son of Willis and Dorothy (Wood) Rickard.
In the course of his young adult life, Ron obtained degrees in education at Wayne State University and Michigan...
David Garcia
Nov 10, 2020
David Garcia, 66, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at home. He was born July 11, 1954, in Big Spring, Texas, the son of Robert and Dominga (Camarrago) Garcia.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of...
Ruth Elizabeth Pitkin
Nov 9, 2020
White Lake area landmark Ruth Elizabeth Pitkin died Monday, November 9, 2020. Ruth lived a very full life for 96 years. Born March 18, 1924, in Grand Rapids to David and Mary Runnells, Ruth had a brother, David, and two sisters, Charlotte and Dorothy. Her father was a newspaper man working for the Grand Rapids Press as a Farm...
Lynda Maureen Ellis
Nov 8, 2020
Lynda Maureen Ellis, 73, of Ludington, died Sunday, November 8, 2020, at home. She was born September 18, 1947, in Flint.
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.
www.beaconfh.com
Mary Lou Sandberg
Nov 6, 2020
Mary Lou Sandberg, 75, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born August 25, 1945, in Muskegon, the daughter of Gerrit and Cornelia (Zuidema) Vanderwest.
Mary retired from the US Postal Service where she was employed as a clerk for over 10 years. Prior to the Postal...
Creta Mae Vartti
Nov 6, 2020
Creta Mae Kidder Vartti passed away peacefully at Hawthorn Cottage on November 6, 2020. She was born on December 16, 1925 in Paris, Michigan to Harry and Nellie (Lynn) Kidder. Creta graduated from the Paris Grade School in 1940, attended Big Rapids High School for three years. She moved to Grand Rapids where she worked in a war plant...
Lorena Matilda Schmiedeknecht
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...
Patrick "Rick" Daniel Aerts
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...
Marianne Barbara Vanas
Oct 29, 2020
Marianne Barbara Vanas, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020, at SKLD Whitehall. Â 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...
Mark Allen Berg
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...
Barbara Ann Person
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...
Donna Louise Wicklund
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...
Larry Paul Kelley
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...
James Henry Stevens
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...
