Thomas Smith
Apr 5, 2020
Thomas Smith, 82, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was born November 5, 1937, the son of Theophilus and Ella Smith.
A full obituary is in the process of being written and will be posted as it becomes available.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Beverly Joy Veeder
Apr 2, 2020
Beverly Joy Veeder, 72, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2020. She was born November 28, 1947, in Muskegon, the daughter of Wilber and Margaret (Joy) Mell.
Beverly married Ray Veeder on April 5, 1969. She worked most of her career as a clerk in the medical field. She was a member of the White Lake...
Carl Fredrick Flury
Apr 1, 2020
Carl Fredrick Flury, of Ludington, died on his 84th birthday, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born April 1, 1936, in Owosso, the son of Emil and Dora Flury.
Carl's background in accounting led him to multiple positions within The Owosso Group and eventually, to own SeaJay Manufacturing in New Jersey from...
Belva May Stocking
Apr 1, 2020
Belva May Stocking, 82, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living.
A full obituary will be posted next week.
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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Glen Lee Curtis
Mar 30, 2020
Glen Lee Curtis, 87, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020. He was born June 13, 1932, in Detroit, the son of Glenn and Mary (Weber) Curtis.
Lee attended a one room school house in Sheldon, the same one his father and grandfather attended. When he was in fourth grade, the family moved to Dexter, outside...
Jane Marie Kauffman
Mar 29, 2020
Jane Marie Kauffman, 78, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born May 13, 1941, the daughter of Stanley and Helena (Krypel) Felcoski.
Jane married Waldo Kauffman on May 20, 2005. She worked most of her career as a caregiver. She was a life member of the White Lake VFW Post #3256 Auxiliary, American...
Barbara Ann Macomber
Mar 24, 2020
Barbara Ann Macomber, 69, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was born January 10, 1951, the daughter of Alfred and June Cripe.
Barbara married Danny Macomber. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and being with her family. She was a quiet, funny, simple woman of few words. She will be deeply missed.
Barbara is...
David Wayne Jager
Mar 24, 2020
David Wayne Jager, 64, of Twin Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born March 15, 1956.
David married Karen Kahl on February 22, 1984. Together they enjoyed 28 years of marriage until her death in 2012. David was a member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. He enjoyed being outside, sunsets, pow...
Jo Ethel Van Velzor
Mar 22, 2020
Jo Ethel Van Velzor, 85, of Moore Haven, Florida, formerly of Walled Lake, Michigan, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at home. She was born August 4, 1934, in Scotts Hill, Tennessee, the daughter of Connie Andrew and Carrie Lector (Wade) Rimmer.
Interment services were held at Mears Cemetery and a celebration of Jo's life will be...
Robert Dale Six
Mar 22, 2020
Robert Dale Six, 71, of Montague, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on August 11, 1948, the son of Clayton and Ila Six.
Arrangements are pending.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Patricia Sue Orr
Mar 19, 2020
Patricia Sue Orr, 77, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. She was born August 9, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Gerald and Ruth (VanSetters) Sinke.
Patricia was an avid outdoorswoman, having enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, and hunting; shooting her first deer just last year. She also enjoyed coloring, embroidering, word-finds, crossword puzzles, road...
Lewis Homer Raskey
Mar 18, 2020
Lewis Homer Raskey, 85, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. He was born July 13, 1934, in Manistee, the son of Frederick and Lillian (Mortensen) Raskey.
Lew attended Manistee High School and graduated in June 1952. He played football, basketball, and track, and was a six letter winner, receiving All State honorable...
A. Laverle Nixon
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...
Kenneth Charles Thatcher
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
Grace Ellen Yeager
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
Stephen Michael Winters
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
Larry George Charron Sr.
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...
James William Maine
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...
Robert Lemoine Tozer
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...
Florence Evelyn Parrish
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...
