Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2020

Forest "Skip" Harley Garland, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Medilodge of Ludington.  He was born April 23, 1943, in Ludington, the son of Forest and Norma (Smith) Garland.

Skip was employed at Harbison-Walker, in Ludington, for over 30 years until it closed in 2003.  In his spare time, Skip loved spending time...

Aug 3, 2020

Carol Vee Knochel, 75 of Hart, passed away August 3, 2020.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Aug 1, 2020

Robert "Pean" Payne, 86, of Walkerville, passed away August 1, 2020, at his home. He was born July 20, 1934, the son of Thomas and Lillian (Husset) Payne, near Big Pabama Lake in Crystal Township, where he learned to hunt, fish, and live off the land. He attended the nearby Peachville one room schoolhouse.

Pean was a...

Aug 1, 2020

Rodger Karl Faul, 87, of Mears, passed away August 1, 2020.

A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 31, 2020

James "Jim" Daniel Parlette, 76, of Thompsonville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1943, in Wayne, the son of Nelson and Alice (Stiles) Parlette.

He is survived by: his wife of 57 years, Jeanne Parlette; his children, Jaimie (Theresa) Parlette, Jeffrey (Kim) Parlette, and Jennifer...

Jul 31, 2020

Eleanor Elizabeth Jackson, 87, of Montague, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at home.  She was born October 10, 1932, in Utica, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Hannah) VanBrocklin.

Eleanor graduated from Whitehall High School in the class of 1950.  A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Eleanor loved spending time with her family and listening...

Jul 28, 2020

Betty Kamma Fisher, 94, of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born September 25, 1925, in Ludington, the daughter of Jeppe and Ella (Jensen) Jeppesen.

Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved visiting and hearing about everyone's day.  She was an excellent cook and especially...

Jul 27, 2020

David Lee Keeley, 79, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 12, 1941, in Saginaw, the son of Emory and Hazel (Clairmont) Keeley.

David started his career as a machinist working for Ex-Cell-O in Manistee, he then went to work for the S.D. Warren Paper...

Jul 26, 2020

Richard Charles Meissner, 96, of Village Manor, in Ludington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born on January 26, 1924, to John Rudolf and Grace Meissner in Ludington, Michigan.

Richard grew up in Ludington and graduated from Ludington High School. During high school, he worked...

Jul 25, 2020

Richard Aron Hakanson, 63, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at home.

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

Jul 23, 2020

Gary Allen "Carrot Top" Nickleson, 51, of Ludington, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus.  He was born October 10, 1968, in Ludington, the son of John and Julia (Nickerson) Nickleson.

Gary worked in constructions for many years and later for the Ludington State Park which he truly enjoyed.

Gary was an...

Jul 23, 2020

Douglas Eugene Decker, 79, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born January 11, 1941, in Trenton, the son of Frank J. and Dorine (Hier) Decker. Doug graduated from Montague High School, class of 1959, and Elkhart Dental Tech school in Elkhart, Indiana. He managed a dental lab...

Jul 21, 2020

Donna Marie Lupini, 91, of Hart, passed away July 21, 2020. She was born July 14, 1929, in Hart, the daughter of James and Nellie (Wilder) English.

Donna is survived by: children, Ronald (Robin) Rash, Darlene (Dave) Straley, Dora (Bernard) Bromley, Nellie (Mike) Ruggles, Rose Rash, and Max (Judy) Rash; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brother, Gerald...

Jul 20, 2020

Paul Emery Yutzy, 62, passed away July 20, 2020, at his family home in Pentwater, with his beloved wife Kathryn by his side, following a four year battle with Stage IV Cancer. Paul was born June 20, 1958, in Laurium, the son of Homer and Elizabeth Yutzy. Upon finishing high school in Petosky, Paul moved to Ludington, where he...

Jul 20, 2020

Burma Jean Gowen, 78, of Scottville, died Monday, July 20, 2020, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born February 25, 1942, in Bear Lake, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Padgett) Leatherman.

Burma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being outdoors, working in her flower beds, solving word search puzzles and...

Jul 20, 2020

Marilyn Ardra Cowles, 93, of Whitehall, passed away July 20, 2020. She was born September 20, 1926, in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Mildred (Beagle) Hoxie.

Marilyn enjoyed crafts, such as crocheting, knitting, and sewing, often making hats, slippers, and mittens for all the children during the winter months. She loved camping and fishing, going...

Jul 19, 2020

Richard "Rick" Lee Chapman, 56, of Ludington, died peacefully July 19, 2020, among his closest loved ones. Mourning his loss are his wife of 12 years, Renee (Stockwell) Chapman, and grown children Madison Leigh and Mason Daniel Chapman, all of Ludington. He is also survived by siblings Roy and Larry Chapman, Tammy (Van Loon), and Paul and Ron Pemberton...

Jul 16, 2020

Mary L. Wood, 79, of Ludington, died Thursday, July 16, 2020, at home.  She was born June 5, 1941, in Gladwin, the daughter of William and Helen (Helms) Wood.

Mary graduated from Pontiac Central High School and then earned her Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University in 1965.  She also received graduate degrees from Central Michigan University...

Jul 13, 2020

Constance Marie Dumas, 85, of Fort Myers, Florida, and Pentwater, Michigan, passed away July 13, 2020, in Pentwater. She was born September 23, 1934, in Benzonia, the daughter of Leonard and Esther (Grimes) Smith.

In 1952, Connie attended Central Michigan University, where she met her husband Raymond Dumas. The two were wed in 1955, and moved to...

Jul 12, 2020

Cathleen "Cathy" Marie Wiles, 62, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 16, 1958, in Grand Rapids.

Cathy worked at Shop-n-Save in Ludington, the Angry Tomato in Ludington, and lastly at Subway until retiring in 2015 due to her health.  In her spare time, Cathy...