Marion Gretchen Flanders
May 8, 2019
Marion Gretchen Flanders, 94, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Marion was born March 6, 1925, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Neil and Marguerite Mol.
On June 14, 1946, Marion married Marvin Flanders. Together they raised three children and enjoyed over 40 years of marriage until his death in 1989. She was a member...
Nile "Tex" H. Nelson
May 8, 2019
Nile H. "Tex" Nelson, 75, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
He was born on December 3, 1943, in Burkburnett, Texas, the son of Harry H. and Viola Elizabeth (Landers) Nelson. Nile served in the US Army from 1961-1967.
Nile was very involved in the Boy Scouts of...
Kenneth Emory Walsworth
May 7, 2019
Kenneth Emory Walsworth, 71, of Mears passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Mercy Health – Mercy Campus in Muskegon. Ken was born July 9, 1947, in Hart, the son of Walter and Ann (Padecky) Walsworth.
Ken was a devoted husband and loving father. He graduated from Hart High School in 1965, and continued on to Muskegon...
Larry Roger Halgren
May 6, 2019
Larry Roger Halgren, 66, of Whitehall passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at Mercy Hospital Hackley Campus in Muskegon. Larry was born October 12, 1952, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Pothoff) Halgren.
Larry loved his family and was an avid sports fan. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Whitehall.
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Janice Fay Kuriger
May 6, 2019
Janice Fay Kuriger, 71, of Manistee, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019, at home surrounded by her family.
As per her wishes, a family graveside committal service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 10, 2019, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Free Soil, where she will be laid to rest by her parents, Charles and Stella...
Laura May Bates
May 6, 2019
Laura May Bates, 74, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Ludington, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born August 5, 1944, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and June (Christensen) Bates.
Laura enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and friends, especially her granddaughters.
Laura is...
Walter Fredrick Knowles
May 3, 2019
Walter "Bud" Fredrick Knowles, of Ludington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in his sleep early Friday morning, May 3, 2019 at the age of 87.
Walter was born in his parent's home in Ludington on March 24, 1932 to Walter and Mable (Chvala) Knowles. He graduated from Ludington High School in...
R. Douglas Hanna
May 3, 2019
R. Douglas Hanna, 73, of Montague, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1945, the son of W. Ralph and Lucille (Sheldon) Hanna in Flint, MI. Doug graduated from Flint Southwestern High School and received his Bachelor and Master's degrees from Eastern Michigan University. He was a teacher...
Warren Leslie Hanson
May 3, 2019
Warren Leslie Hanson, 96, of Montague, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at his home. He was born August 4, 1922, in Detroit, the son of Herald and Margaret (Sears) Hanson.
Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge...
Paula Kay Armstrong
May 1, 2019
Paula Kay Armstrong, 46, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Mercy Heath Saint Mary's Campus in Grand Rapids. Paula was born August 12, 1972, the daughter of Jerry and Bonnie (Goforth) Briggs. Paula is survive by: her husband, Terry Armstrong, Jr; daughter, Taylor Armstrong; father, Jerry Briggs; nephew Caleb Briggs; niece, Joey Marie; in-laws, Terry, Sr.,...
David James Goodrich
May 1, 2019
David James Goodrich, 32, of Muskegon, was called to his heavenly home, Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in an automobile accident. He was born December 12, 1986, in Muskegon, the son of Jay and Michelle (Cook) Goodrich. He was the second of their three sons.
David was a graduate of Montague High School, Muskegon Community College, and Grand...
Charles Samuel Juska
Apr 29, 2019
Charles Samuel Juska, 81, of Hart, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019, at his home. Charles was born January 2, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Edna (Morat) Juska. Charles was a graduate of Carl Schurz High School and attended Lane Technical School, both in Chicago. He then went on to co-found an electronics manufacturing business...
Dolores Evelyn Jones
Apr 28, 2019
Dolores Evelyn Jones, 104, of Montague, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born March 26, 1915, the daughter of Bert and Nellie Williams.
Dolores married Harold Jones in 1934. Together they were blessed with four children and 58 years of marriage until his death in 1992. Dolores enjoyed going to thrift shops, gardening, traveling, and...
Johnny Ray Taylor
Apr 28, 2019
Johnny Ray Taylor, 57, of Scottville, died unexpectedly Sunday, April 28, 2019, at home. He was born November 16, 1961, in Cumberland, Kentucky, the son of Clinton and Imogene (Walters) Taylor.
Johnny worked as a model maker and tool and die maker for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, building model cars and airplanes,...
Martha Ruby Barriger
Apr 27, 2019
Martha Ruby (Clark) Riddell Barriger, 94, of Hart, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Martha was born July 8, 1924, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Maud (Anderson) Clark.
Martha is survived by: her children, Albert Riddell, Alice VanVleet, Raymond Riddell, Willard Polly, and Alberta...
Alice Jean Amstutz
Apr 21, 2019
Alice Jean Amstutz, 76, of Hart, was taken home by her Lord and Savior on Easter morning, April 21, 2019, at her home in Hart. Alice was born July 01, 1942, in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Virgil and Gladys (Franklin) Fiscus.
After graduating from high school, Alice went to Browns Business College where she obtained...
Theda Mae Vanden Heuvel
Apr 21, 2019
Theda Mae Vanden Heuvel, 95, of Hart, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart. Theda was born August 29, 1923, in Crystal Valley, the daughter of Francis "Ed" and Maria (Allen) Cummins.
Theda graduated from Hart High School in 1942, attended Oceana County Normal, and taught for 8 years. She...
Charlene Kay Jacobson
Apr 19, 2019
Charlene Kay Jacobson, 80, of Montague, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born January 23, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude Krucki.
Charlene married Larry Jacobson in 1974. She worked for Old Kent Bank for many years in customer service. She enjoyed camping, boating, and most of all, being with her family. She was...
Ronald Lee Landis
Apr 18, 2019
Ronald Lee Landis, 68, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully April 18, 2019. He was born June 28, 1950, in Manistee, Michigan.
Known to some as "The Claw," Ron was famous for his spirited sense of humor and loyal support for his friends and family. He loved laughter, spicy chicken wings, rock music that makes you dance, perfectly...
William "Billy" Craig Buchanan Ii
Apr 16, 2019
William "Billy" Craig Buchanan, II, 32, of Mears, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Free Soil Township. He was born August 26, 1986, in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of William and Denita (McClaran) Buchanan.
Billy loved spending time with his son, Billy. He enjoyed riding four wheelers and dirt bikes, riding on the dunes with friends...
