Obituary Listing

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...

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...

Oct 22, 2020

Jerry Wayne Briggs, 75, of Whitehall, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at home.  He was born February 17, 1945, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Hazel (Hardy) Briggs.

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....

Oct 22, 2020

Larry Allen Thompson, 74, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born July 18, 1946, in Muskegon, the son of Lawrence and Doris (Miel) Thompson.

Larry was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to anyone who knew him. Larry proudly served his country...

Oct 20, 2020

Anita Joyce (Shogren) Scofield, 94, of Hart, passed away October 20, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 15, 1926, in Hart, the daughter of Oscar and Lucile (Ardis) Shogren.

On May 20, 1944, Anita married Herbert Scofield, and together they owned and operated the Silver Lake Resort from 1946 – 1965....

Oct 19, 2020

James Lee Bortell, age 71, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 after an accidental drowning.  Jim was born on October 25, 1948, in Ludington, Michigan, on the first wedding anniversary of his Mother and Father, Helen J. Bortel and R. Lee Bortell.  James attended East Grand Rapids High School and graduated in 1966. After high school he completed...

Oct 19, 2020

Nicholas Karl Bies, 59, of Hart, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at his home. He was born November 27, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Nicholas Charles and Elsie Mae (Ringwald) Bies.

Nicholas loved God, classic rock, and his dogs.

Nicholas is survived by: his children, Nicholas William (Jessica) Bies, Megan (Jason) Duncan,...

Oct 17, 2020

Phyllis Esther (Young) Slocum, 84, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Muskegon, Michigan.  Her family takes great comfort that her "faith became sight" last Saturday when she met her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ face to face and began her eternal life in heaven.

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Oct 13, 2020

Paul August Carlson, 90, of Whitehall, passed away October 13, 2020. He was born July 8, 1930, in Muskegon, the son of John August and Ruth Elizabeth (Bylund) Carlson.

A proud veteran, Paul served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Whitehall American Legion Algot Johnson Post #69....

Oct 9, 2020

Edward Charles Summers, 75, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, and previously of Oakland and Genesee Counties, passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest loved ones on October 9, 2020. He was born May 27, 1945, in Hartland, the son of John and Vivian (Becking) Summers.

An avid outdoorsman, Ed loved hunting and fishing pan fish and salmon...

Oct 8, 2020

Richard Albino Favre, 78, of Pentwater, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 26, 1942, in Chicago, the son of Lino and Albina (Obert) Favre.

Richard was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Army. Afterwards, Richard worked as a graphic artist and owner of...

Sep 28, 2020

Lester Gene "Geno" Kettler, 68, of Ludington, died Monday, September 28, 2020, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born February 14, 1952, in Alvin, Texas, the son of John and Joyce (Hudgeons) Kettler.

Geno served in the US Army during Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1977 after 8 years of service.  He was...

Sep 23, 2020

Joseph "Joe" Jay Carlson, 72, of Ludington, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at home.  He was born March 9, 1948, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the son of Leonard and Loraine (Rottler) Carlson.

Joseph served in the US Navy, stationed in Italy and Greece, from 1966-1969.

Joe worked at Harbison-Walker International for many years.  In his...

Sep 20, 2020

Paul Dean Wolf, 66, of Ludington, died Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids.

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.

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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...