Obituary Listing

Sep 3, 2025

Gary Elton Norton, known to his Norton nieces and nephews as Uncle Toby and his great grandchildren as the Teaser, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born March 12, 1936 in Alba, Michigan, the fifth child of Leo and Iva Norton.

He married Bethany Whiteford on August 3, 1957 in East Jordan, Michigan. Early...

Aug 26, 2025

Linda Michele Hough, 73, of Whitehall, peacefully passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025.  She was born May 10, 1952, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Mary Jane Maleckas and Edith Wright. Anyone that knew her would be shocked to learn that Leukemia won. She was known by the medical staff as the "energizer bunny" who they often had...

Aug 24, 2025

Robert "Bob" Cecil Fletcher, Sr., of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025. He was born May 24, 1935, in Walkerville, the son of Cecil and Grace (Clark) Fletcher.

Bob was a hardworking son, father, grandfather, and friend. He and Thelma raised 6 children on their family farm, as well as being employed for over 33 years...

Aug 24, 2025

Harold Gayle Tate departed from this life on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 100. He died at home, on his own terms, just as he did everything in his life. Harold was born in Elbridge on February 10, 1925 to Russell and Gertha (Eisenlohr) Tate, the second of five children.

Harold came of age...

Aug 23, 2025

Dorothy M. (Fritz) Bever, 95, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Fife Lake, passed away August 23, 2025.  She was born May 11, 1930, in Fife Lake, the daughter of Carl and Margaret (Rebone) Fritz.

Dorothy is survived by: her son, Kenneth L. Bever; daughter, Cynthia McKellar; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

Mass of...

Aug 23, 2025

Ellen Margaret Verschueren, 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Hart, the daughter of Wayne and Margaret (Feister) Shafer.

Ellen enjoyed crafting many projects for family and friends, as she was skilled at sewing and crochet. This was one of her many ways to show...

Aug 22, 2025

Jane Kay Routley, 80, of Mears, passed away suddenly at home on August 22, 2025. She has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Jane has worked many jobs from front desk clerk for a realtor to working at a canning factory. She most recently was employed as a CNA at a nursing facility in...

Aug 22, 2025

In loving memory of Craig Karl Stembol who passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.

Craig was born to Theodore and A.Elaine Stembol, March 15, 1944. He was the oldest of seven children.

Craig was a hardworking man and worked the majority of his life at Howmet as a millwright, he could fix anything! He...

Aug 19, 2025

Louis Leonard Fitz, 80, of Irons, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born December 26, 1944, in Lansing, the son of Charles and Tressa (Sherman) Fitz Sr.

Lou's life was lived in service to others: First to his family, but also to his country, community, and neighbors....

Aug 18, 2025

Dennis Wencel Korson 65 years old of Traverse City Michigan, died Monday, Augst 18, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Dennis was born to James and Monica (Gapenski) Korson in Traverse City on September 3, 1959. Dennis grew up in Lake Leelanau with his parents, 4 brothers and2 Sisters. Dennis attended Leland school in kindergarten, then went to...

Aug 18, 2025

Roger Carl Ladegast, devoted husband, dad, papa, uncle, brother, friend, Eagle Scout, US Army and Coast Guard Reserve veteran … fought and lost the toughest battle of his life, against cancer, on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Born January 15, 1948, to Ervin and Ruth (Tanis) Ladegast, Roger was a lifelong Montague resident and an active, respected member...

Aug 17, 2025

Margie Leona McClellan Dickerson January 4, 1938 – August 17, 2025

Margie Leona McClellan Dickerson, 87, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1938, in Cullman County, Alabama, to the late Charlie Albert McClellan and Lillie Ada Burgess McClellan.

Margie was preceded in death by her...

Aug 17, 2025

Alan David Thurston, age 47, of Hesperia, MI, formerly of Howard City, MI, gained his wings on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1978, in Grand Rapids, to David Henry Thurston and Margaret Ellen (Mays) Thurston. Alan and Kady met in May of 2014, and together they welcomed their...

Aug 16, 2025

Jack Leonard Swain passed away in Muskegon on August 16, 2025. He was born February 4, 1939, in Muskegon, the son of Jack Oliver Swain ( born John Allen Oliver Upthegrove) and Irene Theresa Gillette.

Jack had 3 children with his first wife, Darlene Johnson: Bradley Swain(Korinne),Jodi McCormack (Joe), and Gary Swain (Sue). He later married Carolyn...

Aug 15, 2025

Bruce Eldon Striker Sr., 85, of Twin Lake, passed away Friday, August 15,2025. He was born September 7, 1939, in Rothbury, the son of Lewis and Nora (Crawford) Striker.

In accordance with Bruce's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge...

Aug 15, 2025

Margot Caroline Burris, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born August 30, 1933, in Cadillac, the daughter of Ernst and Hannah (Pyko) Sommerfeldt.

Margot graduated from Cadillac high school in 1951. She was an excellent typist and worked at several secretarial jobs before taking a job for the State of Michigan, Department...

Aug 14, 2025

Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born February 26, 1943, in Coopersville, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Ferguson) Burns.

Don worked for many years as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 498.  In his spare time Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and...

Aug 13, 2025

Kenneth Steven Smith, 67, of Ludington, MI passed away peacefully on 8/13/2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 19, 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Robert and Miriam (Moore) Smith, Ken was one of nine siblings in a close and loving family. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School. After...

Aug 12, 2025

It is with great peace and sadness that we share the passing of our Momma, Christine (Tina) Dunn in the early evening of Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

With the breeze on her face, birds chirping in the sun, and surrounded by her closest loved ones, Mom transitioned from this life to the next. As her children, we...

Aug 11, 2025

Anthony David "Tony" Danicek, 66, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born August 11, 1959, in Muskegon, the son of Rudolph and Lillian (Pearson) Danicek.

Tony took over ownership of Danicek Auto following his parents' retirement in 1984. He continued to operate the family business until 2000. He then was employed with Meijer...