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...
Marian Jeanette Miller
May 13, 2020
Marian Jeanette Miller passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in Muskegon, at the age of 96 years, 10 months, and 5 days. Marian Jeanette Bletsch was born July 8, 1923, in Dalton Township, the daughter of Howard William and Edna Pearl (Zedaker) Bletsch.
Marian was welcomed by two older brothers, Howard and Kenneth, and she later greeted...
Jose Garcia Vega
May 13, 2020
Jose Garcia Vega, 85, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home. He was born March 6, 1935, in Cameron County, Texas, the son of Julio and Agustina (Garcia) Vega.
Jose enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. He also enjoyed 13 years of employment at Peterson Farms, Inc.
Jose is...
Onabelle Elizabeth Klotz
May 10, 2020
Onabelle Elizabeth (Kerr) Klotz, 89, of Hart, MI, passed away on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, in Hart. She was born February 21, 1931, in Ludington, MI, to Oscar Ray and Celia Eva (Kolka-Szymanski) Kerr.
As a child Onabelle came from meager beginnings. She attended several one-room schools in Oceana and Mason County, and in 1949 graduated...
Ronald Zygmuntowski
May 10, 2020
Ronald L. Zygmuntowski (Ziggy), 73, of Twin Lake, Michigan, passed away May 10, 2020, at home. He was born May 19, 1946, in Michigan City, Indiana.
Ron graduated from Elston High School in 1964. After high school, he served in the US Marine Corps in Vietnam in 1965. He lived in Florida for 30 years, returning to...
James Philip Girardot
May 6, 2020
James Philip Girardot, 61, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. He was born September 3, 1958, the son of John and Beverly Girardot.
Jim married the former Mary Norman on September 10, 1999. Together they raised seven children and enjoyed 21 years of marriage. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and being outdoors. He was a...
Lloyd Edward Arnold
May 5, 2020
Lloyd Edward Arnold, 85, a lifelong resident of Frankfort, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at home. He was born May 17, 1934, the son of Charles and Marie (Reardon) Arnold.
On June 14, 1953, Lloyd married Janet Elaine Rodal. Lloyd worked for the Ann Arbor and DTI Railroads, retiring as a purchasing agent in 1982 after  31...
Elizabeth "Patti" Bedran
May 5, 2020
Elizabeth Patricia "Patti" Bedran, 72, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020, with her family at her side. She was born November 1, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Antoinette (Goossen) Salvato.
Patti enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family; she loved life.
On April 13, 1985, Patti married Dale...
Darwin Lee Hinken
May 3, 2020
Darwin Lee Hinken, 82, of Whitehall, was surrounded by family when he passed away at home on Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born September 5, 1937, in Fremont, the son of Henry and Anna Hinken
Dar married the former Susan Scott on November 12, 1960, beginning a long and wonderful life together that would be full...
Bobbie Leroy Engler
May 2, 2020
Bobbie Leroy Engler, 85, of Montague, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born April 24, 1935, in Muskegon, the son of Owen and Johanna Engler. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy.
Bob married JoAnn McMillan in 1957. Together they enjoyed 58 years of marriage until her death in 2015. Bob was a graduate...
Vicki Lynn Ames
May 1, 2020
Vicki L. Ames, 66, of Hart, formerly of Chicago, died peacefully at home on May 1, 2020, after a long illness. Vicki was born February 14, 1954, in Hart, the daughter of James and Marilyn (Schneider) Ames.
Vicki was a graduate of Hart High School and Muskegon Community College. She then earned her Bachelor's Degree, in Design,...
Dorothy Lillian Collins
Apr 30, 2020
Dorothy Lillian Collins, 98, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Medilodge of Ludington. She was born October 17, 1921, in Ludington, the daughter of Henry and Merle (Underwood) Lange.
Dorothy is survived by: her children, William Collins of Ludington, Linda Jennings of Grant, and Richard (Vickie) Collins of Ludington; her daughter-in-law, Lupe Collins; and...
Cleon Louise Nulf
Apr 29, 2020
Cleon Louise Nulf, 62, of Manistee, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Cleon worked as a home health aide for many years. She enjoyed cookouts at the beach and camping. She was a very active person who was always on the go. Cleon was a happy, joyful, helpful, giving person who will be deeply missed.
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