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Carol "Suzy" Ann Cerminaro
Nov 26, 2019
Carol "Suzy" Ann Cerminaro, 83, of Ludington, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at the Leila and Cyprus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born May 1, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Mae (Magura) Szpak.
Suzy worked as a nurse's aide for Baywood Nursing Home and later for Hospice. She also worked as...
Jaqueline Salzman
Nov 26, 2019
Jaqueline Diana (Dillingham) Salzman, 84, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She was born March, 16, 1935, in Hart, the daughter of Stuart and Vivian (Barkel) Dillingham.
Jaquee graduated from Hart High School in 1953, and was a medical transcriptionist until her retirement. Â She was an avid reader.
Jaquee is survived...
Robert "Bob" Douglas Sladick
Nov 26, 2019
Robert "Bob" Douglas Sladick, Sr., 88, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 4, 1931, in Ludington, the son of Anthony and Stella (Lokovich) Sladick.
Bob was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Navy as a gunner's mate on the USS...
Gerald E. Mockerman
Nov 25, 2019
Gerald E. Mockerman, 68, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019. Gerry was born on October 29, 1951, the son of Milton and Beverly Mockerman.
Cremation will take place and no services are being planned at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Phyllis Creve Wambaugh
Nov 25, 2019
Phyllis Creve Wambaugh, 94, of Hart, passed in her sleep November 25, 2019, in her home in Elbridge Twp., where she resided. She was born June 6, 1925, in Shelby Twp., the daughter of Tessie and Harold Morningstar. Phyllis went to Shelby Schools and married George Wambaugh on March 18, 1944. She enjoyed her main job as homemaker and mother....
Lyle Leroy Collins
Nov 25, 2019
Lyle L. Collins of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital following an exhausting battle with cancer. He was born in July 16, 1941 in Hamlin township, the son Clarence A. and Dorothy L. (Lange) Collins. His family moved to Pere Marquette township where he and his siblings were...
Linda Ann Harrington
Nov 24, 2019
Linda Ann Harrington, 71, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. She was born May 16, 1948, in Ludington, the daughter of Richard and Victoria (Bogus) Piotrowski.
Throughout her life, Linda's faith and family meant the most to her. Always quick with a kind word and a smile, Linda enjoyed...
Judy Hord
Nov 24, 2019
Judy Ann Hord, 64, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Judy was a fun-loving woman. She enjoyed collecting baseball cards, Minnie Mouse, playing guitar, sporting events and bowling. She was a sassy, spunky, loveable woman who was fun of life. She will be deeply missed.
Judy is survived by her friends and loved...
Amy Tabor
Nov 21, 2019
Amy Jeannette Tabor, 44, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019, from cirrhosis of the liver, a disease that Amy would like everyone to realize the damage it can do to our bodies. She was born on November 19, 1975.
Amy married Trevor Bly on October 18, 1996. She was blessed with six children in her...
Sandra Lee Gordon
Nov 19, 2019
Sandra Lee Gordon, 73, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born September 24, 1946, in Hart, the daughter of Harry and Alta (Cummins) Raymond.
Sandra had many interests, including her roosters, baking, crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Sandra is survived by: her husband, Philip Gordon; children,...
Agnes Kathleen Kokx
Nov 19, 2019
Agnes Kathleen Kokx, 94, of Hart, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. She was born October 9, 1925, in Weare Twp., the daughter of Leo and Mary (Hertough) Kokx.
Agnes worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for many years, and retired from Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She also served as caregiver...
Jeffery Lynn Kubon
Nov 17, 2019
Jeffery Lynn Kubon, 73, of Crystal Valley, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. He was born October 20, 1946, in Hart, the son of Russell Emil and Dorothy Marie (Lynn) Kubon.
Jeffery had previously worked at Ely's Sawmill, Miller's Sawmill, Gerber Products Company, and as a local farmer. He...
Arthur J. Kamrowski
Nov 14, 2019
Arthur J. Kamrowski Jr., 82, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Harbor Hospice Poppen Residence in Muskegon. He was born in Chicago on October 9, 1937 to Arthur and Myrtle (Witt) Kamrowski.
Art graduated from Shelby High School in 1955 and also attended Michigan State University. He served in the United States Navy from...
Michael Karry Shelder
Nov 13, 2019
Michael Karry Shelder, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Mike was born on May 17, 1954, the son of Frank and Edna Shelder.
Cremation will take place and no services will be held at this point.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Raymond Chester Tracy
Nov 9, 2019
Raymond Chester Tracy, 81, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Robert Lee West
Nov 8, 2019
Robert Lee West, 50, of Hart, went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born August 27, 1969, in Hart, the son of R. Lee and Norma (Frees) West.
Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed working on classic cars. He worked in HVAC, but he was able to do...
Lucille Gladys Russell
Nov 7, 2019
Lucille Gladys Russell (March 13, 1931 – November 07, 2019)
Lucille Gladys Russell, 88, of Hart, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family in Hart. She was the youngest daughter of Frances Edward and Maria Jane (Allen) Cummins.
She grew up on the family farm in Crystal Valley, Michigan and...
Ida Pearl Vanderzanden
Nov 6, 2019
Ida Pearl (Hale) VanDerZanden, 95, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 9, 1924, in Hart, the daughter of Peter Phillip and Rosa Caroline (Budde) Hale.
Ida had many joys in life, including gardening, sewing, and visits with coffee. She was a former 4-H leader...
Ronald Duane Puffer Sr.
Nov 5, 2019
Ronald Duane Puffer Sr., 78, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at his home. He was born July 14, 1941, in Crystal Valley, the son of Gerald and Violetta (Hughes) Puffer.
Ronald worked for 37 years at West Michigan Steel, was an avid fisherman and hunter, and had a passion for antique cars. Â Every morning...
Ruth Marie Josephson
Nov 3, 2019
Ruth Marie Josephson, 77, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born July 14, 1942, in Muskegon, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Lillmars) Holman.
Ruth was a graduate of Muskegon High School and loved being a Big Red! She also attended school to become a Cosmetologist. She...

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