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Joyce Eilene Jensen

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

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

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

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

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...

Diane Boulais

Diane Boulais

Aug 3, 2019

Diane Boulais, 67, made her transition to her next adventure, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at home, after a long struggle with Huntington's Disease. Diane was born in 1952 and raised in Pittsfield, MA, the third of six children born to Dolores (Gilbert) Boulais and Paul Boulais, Sr.

She will be dearly missed by her wife, Ann M....

Frances Ellen Evans

Frances Ellen Evans

Aug 3, 2019

Frances Ellen ( Engstrom ) Evans, 51, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 , at Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. She was born October 3, 1967, the daughter of Robert and Katherine (Kowalski) Engstrom .

Fran was many things to many people. She was the youngest sister to her eight siblings, deeply connected and close...

Gloria Marie Knapp

Gloria Marie Knapp

Jul 26, 2019

Gloria Marie Knapp, 67, of Montague, went to her heavenly home on July 26, 2019, at Mercy Health - Mercy Campus in Muskegon. She was born October 21, 1951, in Muskegon, the daughter of Norman and Lillie Belle (Lundquist) Dill.

Gloria was a lifelong resident of Montague. She loved and was loved by her community. Most people...

Steven Michael Hoard

Steven Michael Hoard

Jul 21, 2019

Steven Michael Hoard, age 65 of Muskegon, MI, passed away peacefully July 21 st , 2019.

Steve was born February 3 rd , 1954 in Edmore, MI, the fifth of seven children of Paul and Ruth (Flower) Hoard. He graduated from Fulton High School. Steve married Kathleen A. Makley on February 11, 1978 in Lansing, MI. He...

David Bedau

David Bedau

Jul 19, 2019

David John Bedau, 96, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born on February 8, 1923, the son of Robert and Anita Bedau.

David married Mary Weise in Park Ridge, Illinois. Together they were blessed with 74 years of marriage and three children. Upon graduation from high school, David joined the US Army and...

Rose Mary Griffis

Rose Mary Griffis

Jul 19, 2019

Rose Mary Griffis, 64, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly July 19, 2019, in the comfort of her home. She was born June 20, 1955, in Port Huron, the daughter of Guadalupe and Petra (Gonzales) Robles.

Rose graduated from Hart High School in 1973 and married Henry Griffis on March 11, 1980.  They have been long-time residents of...

Francis Lloyd Hiscock

Francis Lloyd Hiscock

Jul 15, 2019

Francis L. Hiscock passed away July 15, 2019, in Ludington, at the age of 100.  He was born January 1, 1919, in Climax, Michigan, in Calhoun County, to Nellie (Parker) and Leonard Church Hiscock. He married Elizabeth Fenn on June 27, 1943, while serving in the US Navy and she preceded him in death.

Family surviving includes:...

Yolanda Cole

Yolanda Cole

Jul 12, 2019

Yolanda Cole, 50, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at her home. She was born July 9, 1969, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of Miguel and Mary (Battice) Meza.

Yolanda married Randy Cole October 9, 1989, and together they were blessed with three children. Yolanda and Randy were active community members together. She was a...

Melvin Lathrop

Melvin Lathrop

Jul 12, 2019

Melvin Earl Lathrop Sr., 81, Muskegon Heights. Passed on July 12, 2019 Melvin was born on October 13, 1937.

Melvin retired from S.D. Warren of 43 years as a journeyman pipefitter.

A memorial service will be conducted at West Side Grace Church. 414 W Oakwood, Muskegon Heights on July 18, 2019 at 11a.m.

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John "Triple" Bitter

John "Triple" Bitter

Jul 11, 2019

John "Triple" Albert Bitter III, 81, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. John was born October 9, 1937, the son of John and Joella Bitter.

Triple grew up and spent the majority of his life in San Antonio. During the summer he visited their summer cottage in Sylvan Beach and he thoroughly enjoyed his time at White...

Joan Frances Mcmullin

Joan Frances Mcmullin

Jul 8, 2019

Joan Frances Weston McMullin, 95, of Michigan passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019, at St. Ann's Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Chicago, IL, she is predeceased by her parents, Grove and Frances Weston, her husband of 55 years, Frank McMullin Sr. of Ludington, Michigan, and one grandson.

Joan...

H. Edward Bauer

H. Edward Bauer

Jul 7, 2019

Edward Bauer, 90, of Mears, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home. He was born October 11, 1928, in Battle Creek, the son of Harold and Gladys (VanMiddlesworth) Bauer.

"A short description of myself; I've always been a self-motivated man. In high school I was known as Energetic Ed. I have a deep faith in...

Barbara Joy Chester

Barbara Joy Chester

Jul 7, 2019

Barbara Joy Chester, 89, of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Barbara was born May 23, 1930, the daughter of Stanton and Jenny Priest.

Barbara married Albert Chester on December 3, 1948. Together they were blessed with six children and over 40 years of marriage until his death in 1990. Barbara worked hard raising six...

Yvette Coralee Jernudd

Yvette Coralee Jernudd

Jul 5, 2019

Yvette Coralee Jernudd, 76, of Hart, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born September 6, 1942, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Yvonne Maynard.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com...

Nancy Jean Helmer

Nancy Jean Helmer

Jul 4, 2019

Nancy Jean Helmer, 68, of Hart, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her home. She was born September 9, 1950, in Hart, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Pulsipher) Hovey.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of...

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