Obituary Listing

Oct 10, 2019

Larry Sholtey, age 87, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Ludington Woods Living Center. Lawrence David Sholtey was born February 26, 1932, in Niles, Michigan, to Claude and Ruth (Fuller) Sholtey. He grew up on a farm, the youngest of six children. Larry attended Niles High School where he was an All-State football player, earning a football scholarship...

Oct 10, 2019

Father Norberto Lacuesta Leyrita, age 87, entered into eternal life on October 10, 2019.  Father Leyrita was born on June 6, 1932, in Lambunao, Iloilo, Philippines, son of Simeon and Candida Lacuesta Leyrita.  He was ordained to the priesthood on December 21, 1963, in the Philippines.  After a year and a half of ministry there, Father Norbert was sent...

Oct 6, 2019

Phyllis Ann Jonassen, 93, of Hart, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019, at her home. She was born August 12, 1926, in Ludington, the daughter of Jacob and Irene (Laurain) Bashaw. On December 22, 1945, Phyllis married Dr. Edward E. Jonassen.

Phyllis worked for 58 years at her husband and son's optometry practice, retiring at the age...

Oct 4, 2019

Marion Elaine Wade, 90, of Walkerville, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019, at home.

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

Oct 4, 2019

Donna Marie Bowen, 56, of Custer, died Friday, October 4, 2019, at home.  She was born December 5, 1962, in Holland, the daughter of Gerald and Christine (Houwe) Bowen.

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....

Oct 2, 2019

Lawrence Edward Burke, 61, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  He was born October 19, 1957, in Chicago, the son of Lawrence and Lois (Mullins) Burke.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette...

Oct 2, 2019

Sally Ann Allison, 78, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her home, after a battle with cancer. She was born March 24, 1941, in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert and Esther (Morris) Wright.

Sally loved art, crafting, cooking, gardening, hosting card club, and most of all, being a homemaker. She was very...

Sep 27, 2019

Gary Ellis Haiss, 78, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at his home. He was born March 17, 1941, in Flint, the son of Orville and Kathleen (Brown) Haiss.

Gary was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing, a hard worker that worked his whole life to provide for his family, and a loving...

Sep 27, 2019

Beverly Jean Comstock, 89, of Ludington, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019. She was born November 17, 1929, in Ludington, the daughter of Joseph and Jule (Bice) Albrecht.

Beverly graduated from Ludington High School in 1947.  She worked many different jobs throughout her life including being a seamstress at Brill Manufacturing Company and Wolverine Products, a cook...

Sep 27, 2019

Francis Joseph Hammerle, 85, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019, at his home. He was born March 19, 1934, in Weare, the son of Joseph and Lucille (Kokx) Hammerle.

Francis was an excellent provider, hard worker, and handy-man that had a MacGyver knack for fixing anything. He was a General Foreman at Howmet, retiring after...

Sep 23, 2019

Mark Earl Hardy, 71, of Hart, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019. He was born January 28, 1948, in Hart, the son of Stewart and Ida (Fuller) Hardy.

Mark is survived by: his step-mother, Ellen Hardy; brothers, Craig Hardy, Bruce Hardy, and David Hardy; and step-brother, Ronald Hren.

Mark was preceded in death by: his...

Sep 23, 2019

Jasper "Jack" Lawrence Cunningham, 89, of Branch, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019, at home, surrounded by loved ones. He...

Sep 22, 2019

Lucas Farias Jr., 23, of Hart, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. He was born September 20, 1996, in Shelby, the son of Lucas Sr. and Gladys (Trevino) Farias.

Lucas loved to be around his friends and family. His beautiful smile could brighten anyone's day. Lucas enjoyed watching television and spending time with his family. He touched...

Sep 20, 2019

Marilyn Gail Ewing, 65, of Montague, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. Marilyn was born November 13, 1953, the daughter of Vernon and Ruby Schaub.

Marilyn is survived by: her husband, Woodrow; sons, Dustin and Travis; and granddaughters, Charlotte and Samantha; mother, Ruby Schaub; brother, Gary Schaub.

Cremation will take place and services will be...

Sep 17, 2019

Patricia Evelyn Bates, 79, of Montague, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born March 16, 1940, the daughter of John and Anna Jancek.

Pat was blessed with five children in her life. She worked at Montague Public Schools as a bus driver for over 30 years. She was a member of...

Sep 17, 2019

Robert K. Youngstrom, 91, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the Toni and Trish Home in Auburn. Robert was born November 3, 1927, in Blue island, Illinois, to the late Axel and Dagmar Youngstrom.

Robert enjoyed woodworking, drawing, going for car rides, he was a jack of all trades and had a great sense of humor....

Sep 16, 2019

Martin "Marty" Gerard Vogel, 59, of Zoe (near Beattyville), Kentucky, formerly of Beaver Creek, OH, passed away September 16, 2019. He was born October 21, 1959, the son of Joseph and Evelyn Vogel.

Marty had worked at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, until his retirement last year.  He was an adventurous, fun-loving man who...

Sep 15, 2019

Cloyse G. Horton, 90, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Mercy Health – Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born January 22, 1929, in Chesaning, the son of Glen and Violet (Shuster) Horton.

Cloyse was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Oldsmobile Outdoor Club, and in 1977, retired after...

Sep 14, 2019

Charles "Chuck" Zamborowski, 80, of Hart, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born June 3, 1939, in Dearborn Heights, the son of Francis "Fritz" and Margaret (Fraser) Zamborowski.

Chuck is survived by: his wife, Ponce Zamborowski; and seven children.

Chuck was preceded in death by: his parents, Francis and Margaret Zamborowski; brother, Frank;...

Sep 10, 2019

On September 10, 2019, Lenora Calkins Sargent died peacefully at her White River Township home, in the company of her family, after a reoccurrence of cancer.

The eldest daughter of Stuart and Hazel (Gannon) Calkins, Lenora was born April 29, 1938, in Muskegon, Michigan. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1956, and from Hackley Hospital School...