Linda Theresa Backus
Jan 3, 2019
Linda Theresa Backus, 69, of Branch, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 28, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Constance (Tumus) Griffis.
Linda loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved all of her dogs.
Linda is survived by: her...
Dale Eugene Paulsen
Jan 2, 2019
Dale Eugene Paulsen, 84, of Hart, formerly of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was born May 23, 1934, in Muskegon, the son of Arthur and Geraldine (Chittenden) Paulsen.
Dale served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1955. He loved the outdoors, and was a logger until his retirement.
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Charles "Chuck" Flagstead
Jan 2, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Flagstead, age 80, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Chuck was born on April 28, 1938 to Harold and Elizabeth Flagstead.
Chuck served his country proudly in the US Army. In 1970 he married Carolyn Schultz. Together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Chuck worked at Howmet for over 30 years. He enjoyed...
Charles "Ed" Bigelow
Dec 31, 2018
Charles "Ed" Bigelow, 80, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born April 14, 1938, in Alpena, the son of Charles and Audrey (Squire) Bigelow.
Ed moved to Pentwater in 1945 with his mother and sister. He attended Pentwater School and graduated in 1958.
After high school, Ed attended Western Michigan University...
Karl Rosencrants
Dec 31, 2018
Karl Lee Rosencrants, 61, of Twin Lake, passed away December 31, 2018. Karl was born on August 8, 1957 to Karl and Jackie Rosencrants.
On March 11, 1978 Karl married Rhonda Jones. Together they were blessed with 40 years of marriage and 2 children. Karl worked as a transmission mechanic for most of his working career. He...
Arthur Paul Isham
Dec 28, 2018
Arthur "Art" Paul Isham,78, of Ludington, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 25, 1940, in Flint, MI, the son of Austin and Violet (Clem) Isham.
Art served in the US Army on the Signal Battalion, followed by 6 years with the National Guard. He was a member...
Kenneth Lee Smith
Dec 25, 2018
Kenneth "Ken" Lee Smith, 80, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born October 18, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Lee and Rose (Arnold) Smith.
Ken was a Veteran of Vietnam, serving 4 years in the US Air Force followed by 4 years in the US...
Lawrence John Burke
Dec 19, 2018
Lawrence John Burke, 88, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Florida Hospital of Wesley Chapel. He was born July 13, 1930, in Maywood, Illinois, the son of Lawrence P. and Lucille Burke.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel,...
Howard Leroy Terryn
Dec 18, 2018
Howard Leroy Terryn, 97, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. He was born October 1, 1921, in Crystal Valley, the son of Peter and Vivian (Unger) Terryn.
Howard served in the US Army during World War II.
Howard grew up on the family farm and...
Dorothy "Dot" Louise Cargill
Dec 13, 2018
Dorothy "Dot" Louise Cargill, 91, of Hart was called home December 13, 2018. She was born on March 1, 1927 to the late William and Garnet Murphy of Scioto Furnace, Ohio. She married Lloyd "Bud" Richard Cargill on April 2, 1953.
Dorothy is survived by: her children, Dan (Jane) Cargill of New York, Rex (Cheryl) Cargill of...
Herbert G. Foster
Dec 12, 2018
Herbert G. Foster, 81, of Hart, passed away on December 12, 2018, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. He was born on May 3, 1937, to the late Herbert and Katherine (Staples) Foster. Herbert taught for 30 years at Hart Public Schools, as well as coaching the varsity baseball and junior varsity basketball teams. He was also a...
Scott James Erwin
Dec 11, 2018
Scott James Erwin, age 53 of Whitehall, passed away December 11, 2018 while visiting in Canada.
He was the beloved son of Shawn and Don Erwin; Scott is also survived by his brothers, Don (Darlene) Erwin, Peter (special friend Julie) Erwin; his daughter, Ashley; grandson, Dustin; his nephews, Jacob and Ryan and his Veteran brothers in the...
George Edward Dake
Dec 11, 2018
George Edward (Ned) Dake Jr. passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Whitehall, Mi.  He lived the last couple of years at White Lake Assisted Living and enjoyed the staff and other residents.  Ned, as he was always known by his friends, was born in Muskegon on July 20, 1920, to George Edward and Mignon Dake.
Ned...
Craig Henry Casteel
Dec 10, 2018
Craig Casteel, 59, of Ludington, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids. He was born November 22, 1959, in Owosso, Michigan.
Craig was currently working at Whitehall Industries, in Ludington, where he had been employed for 17 years. In his spare time, Craig was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved...
Mary Ellen Glover
Dec 9, 2018
Mary Ellen Glover, 74, of Pentwater, passed away on December 9, 2018. She was born January 29, 1944, the daughter of Lawrence and Romaine Freeland.Mary loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, looking for deer, mushroom hunting, and gardening. Her granddaughter interviewed her for a class project, and she asked her what she wanted to be remembered for...
Carla Sydney Morat
Dec 8, 2018
Carla S. Morat, age 50 of New Era, Michigan passed away on December 8, 2018. Carla was born May 2, 1968, to Dan and Mary Jane (Fuller) Morat. She is survived by her parents, her three children, Walter F. Hill, Giovanna K. Hill and Margherita R. Hill as well as her siblings, Carolee (Dan) Castle, Derick Morat, and Cynthia Larsen...
Yvonne Clock
Dec 6, 2018
Yvonne Clock, age 90, of Whitehall, died Thursday, December 6, 2018. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitehall.
Donations: Faith Lutheran Church 707 E. Alice St Whitehall 49461
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service- White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Jack Lemont Frost
Dec 5, 2018
Jack LeMont Frost, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Jack was born on April 8, 1928 to Hazen and Charlotte Frost.
Jack served his country proudly in the US Army.
In keeping with his wishes cremation will take place and no service will take place at this time. A complete obituary is...
Hilda Duell
Dec 5, 2018
Hilda Duell, 67, of Twin Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Hilda was born on September 5, 1051 to Gordon and Esther Udell.
At this time a full obituary is in the process of being written and will be published as it becomes available. No public services are being planned at this time. Burial will take...
Lois Jean Larson
Dec 2, 2018
Lois Jean Larson, born July 29, 1932, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2018.
Some of you may remember Lois as a hairdresser, or maybe you saw her as a St. Simon's Bargain Center volunteer, or possibly worked with her at Wolverine as a fabric cutter. Wherever you may have known her from, she always...
