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Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Powers

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Powers

Apr 15, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Powers, 98, of Ludington, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Willowbrook in Scottville.  She was born May 19, 1921, the daughter of John and Estelle Mantych.

Betty worked in housekeeping for the carferries, serving on all 7 vessels until her retirement in 1986 after 31 years of employment.  In her spare time, Betty enjoyed...

Timothy Leo Rohrmoser

Timothy Leo Rohrmoser

Apr 8, 2020

Timothy Leo Rohrmoser, 68, of Ludington, formerly of Chesterfield, Virginia, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Ludington. He was born July 3, 1951, in Muskegon, the son of Howard and Lois (Masse) Rohrmoser.

Tim was a proud graduate of the Ludington High School Class of 1969. He earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University where he...

Gary Wayne White Sr.

Gary Wayne White Sr.

Apr 6, 2020

Gary Wayne White Sr., 70, of Hart, passed away April 6, 2020. He was born July 8, 1949, in Hartford, the son of Maurice and Evelyn (Nash) White.

Gary proudly served his country in the US Army, for 12 years, as a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and as a US Army Ranger. He was a...

Thomas Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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