Obituary Listing

Nov 30, 2019

Henry Volney Griffis, 82, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at his home.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Nov 27, 2019

Barbara Jean Sterley, 90, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at her home in Victory Township.  She was born July 4, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of George and Martha (Peterson) McCoy.

Jean had a good life.  She found happiness in a Tiger victory, a Heath Blizzard, putting the last piece in a jigsaw...

Nov 27, 2019

Ginger Lee Mott, 47, of Ludington, passed away Nov. 27, 2019. On Nov. 7, 1972, Ginger was born prematurely weighing only one pound with little chance of living. She was blessed with 47 years and two children who were the love of her life.

When she called me Daddy, I knew she loved me to the end....

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...

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.  She was an avid reader.

Jaquee is survived...

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...

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

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...