Obituary Listing

Mar 18, 2020

Anna LaVerle Nixon, 100, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 3, 1919, in Volney, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Miller) Graff.

LaVerle graduated from Hart High School in 1938 and married Clayton L. Nixon on October 16, 1938. She was the food service...

Mar 15, 2020

Kenneth Charles Thatcher, 96, of Glen Arbor, died Sunday, March 15, 2020.

No services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Frankfort Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 12, 2020

Grace Ellen Yeager, 85, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born January 24, 1935.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 12, 2020

Stephen Michael Winters, 61, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020. Stephen was born November 1, 1958, the son of John and Joan Winters.

Cremation will take place and at this time no public services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 12, 2020

Larry George Charron Sr., 83, of Fountain, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born June 14, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of George and Ella (Lorsh) Charron.

Larry served 4 years in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1958.  Larry owned and operated a resort and a...

Mar 10, 2020

James "Jim" William Maine, 81, of Traverse City, formerly of Lansing and Ellsworth, passed away March 10, 2020, with loved ones by his side, in Mears (Silver Lake). Jim was born July 1, 1938, in Mason, to Orla and Ilah (McCarrick) Maine. When he was a young boy, he moved to St. Helen and graduated in 1956 from Gerrish-Higgins School...

Mar 9, 2020

Robert Lemoine Tozer, 91, of Hart, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. He was born October 24, 1928, in Sturgis, the son of Luther and Laura (Plucinski) Tozer.

Bob proudly served his county in the United States Navy, and was a veteran of World War II. He then enlisted in the Michigan State Police...

Mar 9, 2020

Florence Evelyn Parrish, 84, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, in Grand Haven, Michigan.  She was born November 19, 1935, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel Lones.

Florence married Raymond Parrish October 16, 1978. Together they enjoyed 23 years of marriage until his death in May of 2002. Florence was a simple woman who...

Mar 9, 2020

Michael Christopher Novakowski, 63, of Rothbury, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at his home. He was born March 17, 1956, in Grand Haven, the son of Jack and Jacquelin (Palmer) Novakowski.

Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He later devoted 17 years to Eagle Ottawa Leather, and then worked as a corrections...

Mar 8, 2020

Mary Jane Walsh, 88, of Ludington, MI, and Key Largo, Florida, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Janet, in Traverse City, Michigan.  She was born October 12, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John Baker and Jane (Blake) Stewart.

Mary Jane married the love of her life, Thomas James Walsh,...

Mar 7, 2020

Barbara (Barbee) Ann Skorija, 81, of Twin Lake, formerly of Menominee, passed on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born on July 2, 1938, the daughter of John and Pauline.

Barbee graduated from Menominee High School, class of 1957. Barbee continued her education at the University of Wisconsin – Marinette and received a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy...

Mar 7, 2020

Nieves Arce Rosalez, 95, of Hart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was born August 5, 1924, in Rio Grande City, TX, the daughter of Tomas and Rosario (Lopez) Arce.

Nieves was an active member of St. Joseph's Parish, the Cursillo Movement and was an active member of St. Martha's Parish in Okemos.  She...

Mar 3, 2020

Cynthia Ann Healy, 68, of Ludington, passed Tuesday, March 3, 2020, surrounded by family.

She was born June 15, 1951, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Geraldine Healy.

In 1965, her family moved from Royal Oak to Ludington where her father was co-owner of Dittmar-Healy Ford Dealership, and her parents owned J's County Store...

Mar 2, 2020

Carol Ann (Magnuson) Gregory, 61, of Ludington, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020, at Medilodge of Ludington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1958, in Ludington, the daughter of Nelson and Lois (Buffum) Magnuson.

Carol grew up on a dairy farm in Riverton Township where she enjoyed swimming, riding horses, playing in the...

Mar 1, 2020

Donald Warren Johnson, better know as "Corn," passed from this world on March 1, 2020. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to Stanley and Ida (Sabel) Johnson on January 5, 1928, Corn lived in Ludington for over 91 years.

Graduating from Ludington High School, Class of '46, Corn had the honor of being "All Around Senior" and the only...

Feb 25, 2020

Zackary Aaron Snider, 28, of Hart, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, while snowmobiling; something he loved.  He was born March 29, 1991, in Shelby, the son of Andy and Beth (Riley) Snider.

Zack graduated from Hart High School, class of 2009, and continued his education at Michigan State...

Feb 25, 2020

Richard Allen Haynes, 31, of Norton Shores, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. He was born November 21, 1988, in San Jose, California, the son of Charles and Doris Yordy.

Ricky loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, mudding, kayaking, and his dog, Bear. He was a fun-loving, caring man who will be deeply missed.

Feb 22, 2020

Betty Lou (Livingston) Homrich, doting wife, and loving mother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Saturday, February 22, 2020. She was born on September 1, 1930, in South Bend, Indiana and later adopted by Russell and Alvina Livingston.

Betty married Douglas Homrich on September 10, 1948 in Traverse City. Together they were blessed with ten children, and...

Feb 21, 2020

John Wayne Musgrove, 79, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan.

John was adopted at birth by Hadley (Bud) and Esther Musgrove. He resided in Pontiac, Michigan, until age 13 when the family moved to Muskegon. He graduated from Muskegon High School Class of 1958. John attended Michigan...

Feb 20, 2020

Ronald Cline Stocking, 85, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his home. He was born November 15, 1934, in Flint, the son of Cline and Evelyn (Foster) Stocking.

Ron had many hobbies, including fishing, traveling The Great Lakes with his wife Belva on their trawler, and woodworking. He could always make something out of...