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Ernest "Dick" Richard Bly
Sep 3, 2019
Dick passed away at home on September 3, 2019. He was born in Delaware and spent his early years in Whitehall, Michigan. The family later moved to Muskegon and he graduated from Mona Shores High School. He spent time in the Navy, and in 1974 married Karel (now Schram). They spent 10 years skiing and enjoying life in Crested...
Betty Dorothy Christians
Aug 29, 2019
Betty Dorothy Christians, 63, of Pentwater, passed away August 29, 2019. She was born May 20, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Lagendyke) Ondersma.
Betty was a member of the Grand Rapids Woodland Weavers & Spinners Guild, and the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, where she mentored other members in the art of weaving....
Sharon Diane Krusinsky
Aug 28, 2019
Sharon Diane Krusinsky, 71, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Sherry was born May 30, 1948 in Muskegon, Michigan.
In 1968, she married Jerry Krusinsky and together they were blessed with four children and 50 years of marriage until his death in 2018. Sherry enjoyed crocheting, cooking, spending time in the pool, and her dogs....
Frances Lucille Tate
Aug 28, 2019
Frances Lucille Tate, 92, of Hart, went to be with her Lord on August 28, 2019. She was born January 4, 1927, in Ludington, the daughter of Timothy and Jane (Shinsky) Barber.
Frances was an active member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, and a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma.
Frances is survived by: her...
Arnold "Arnie" Robert Lambrix
Aug 27, 2019
Arnold Robert Lambrix, 70, of Hart, was reunited with his son, Curt, in Heaven, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born October 20, 1948, in Hart, the son of Vernon and Jean Ann (Bruckman) Lambrix.
Arnie was very active in his community, having been a member and past president of Hart Jaycees, a referee for youth...
Jean Elaine Streeting
Aug 25, 2019
Jean Elaine Streeting, 67, of Fruitland Township, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019. Jean was born April 28, 1952, the daughter of Donald and Edythe Peterson.
Jean married David Streeting on January 21, 1977. Together they were blessed with 3 children and 42 years of marriage. Jean enjoyed reading, her flower gardens, going to the beach, knitting,...
Katherine M Davey
Aug 23, 2019
Katherine Mayrene Davey, 83, of Hart, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Katherine was born January 24, 1936, the daughter of William and Sudie Dennison.
Cremation will take place and no services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Joan Rae Peterson
Aug 17, 2019
Joan Rae Peterson, 88, of Hart, passed away August 17, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born April 22, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Ray and Evelyn (Gilman) Summe.
Joan was a teacher for 42 years in the Chicago and Tucson areas.
Joan is survived by: her children,...
Eugene Arther Short Sr.
Aug 15, 2019
Eugene Arther Short Sr., 76, of Twin Lake, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. Eugene was born March 5, 1943, the son of Herbert and Carrie Short.
Eugene served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his service he met Marguerite Segar. They were married in 1966 and enjoyed 38 years of marriage until her death in...
David Allan Driscoll
Aug 13, 2019
David Allan Driscoll, 81, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He was born July 25, 1938, the son of Earl and Ardath Driscoll.
In 1960, David married Bette Riekels. Together they were blessed with 59 years of marriage and two children. David worked for many years as a substance abuse counselor. He was Past President...
Carole Lyne Starr
Aug 12, 2019
Carole Lyne Starr, 75, of Montague, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. Carole was born on December 18, 1943, the daughter of Clayton and Louise Stevens.
In keeping with Carole's request, cremation will take place and no services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
...Jennifer Lynn Fitzpatrick-Fekken
Aug 11, 2019
Jennifer Lynn Fitzpatrick-Fekken, 44, of Montague, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 11, 2019. Jennifer was born June 8, 1975, the daughter of Edward and Janet Stout.
Jennifer was full of life. She worked several jobs in her life but most notably as a bartender. She was blessed with 6 children but was also seen as a mother...
Geraldine Carol Schultz
Aug 11, 2019
Geraldine Carol (Johnson) Schultz 95 of Belmont, Michigan, formally of Ludington, entered eternal glory with her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 11, 2019. She was born November 7, 1923 in Eden Township, Custer, Michigan. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Theodore C. Schultz, her parents Ernest and Nellie Johnson, as well as her brothers, Merlin and Leonard...
Scott Parsons
Aug 11, 2019
Scott Russell Parsons, 43, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019. Scott was born on February 27, 1976, the son of James and Marsha Parsons.
Scott worked at Peterson Farms for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. He was a colorful, energetic, caring, helpful man. He will be deeply missed.
...Cecilia Anna Knowles
Aug 10, 2019
Cecilia Anna Knowles, 25, of Walkerville, passed away unexpectedly August 10, 2019 in a tragic accident. She was born January 6, 1994, the daughter of Max and Lucinda Knowles.
Cecilia graduated from Walkerville High School in 2012. She worked as the assistant manager at the Ludington Pub and thoroughly enjoyed her job. Cecilia cared for both of...
Joyce Eilene Jensen
Aug 10, 2019
Joyce Eilene Jensen, 77, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born February 26, 1942, in Hart, the daughter of Alfred and Grace (Pettit) Carr.
Joyce worked as a nurse's aide at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility for many years. She then earned her...
Layne Ross Six
Aug 5, 2019
Layne Ross Six, 66, of Mears, passed away August 5, 2019, at his home, after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 27, 1953, in Hart, the son of James and Dorene (Renouf) Six.
Layne enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and watching Tigers, Lions and U of M football.
Layne is survived by: his...
Andrew Dean Blankenship
Aug 4, 2019
Andrew Dean Blankenship, 35, of Rothbury, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Andrew was born on January 16, 1984, the son of Dennis Blankenship and Patty King.
Drew graduated from Whitehall High School in 2002. He was employed with Great Lakes Logging as an equipment operator and logger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motocross racing, and being in...
Lloyd Stanley
Aug 4, 2019
Lloyd Edward Stanley, 80, of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Lloyd was born July 12, 1939, in Muskegon, Michigan.
Lloyd joined the US NAVY in 1956 and retired as a chief in 1975. He was blessed with 4 children and over 47 years of marriage to his wife, Ethel, until her death in 2007....
Joseph William Shaddock
Aug 3, 2019
Joseph William Shaddock, 77, of Bitely, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born March 13, 1942, the son of William and Camilla Shaddock.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Joseph is survived by: his wife, Michelle Shaddock; children, Todd (Emily) Shaddock and Melissa Peets; grandchildren, Bryson...

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