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Marilyn Gail Ewing
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...
Patricia Evelyn Bates
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...
Robert K. Youngstrom
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....
Martin Gerard Vogel
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...
Cloyse G. Horton
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...
Charles "Chuck" Zamborowski
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;...
Lenora Sargent
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...
John Daniel Mcgraw
Sep 7, 2019
John McGraw, 62, of Ludington, died from cancer and its complications Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. John (Johnny as he was known when he was very young) was born January 29, 1957, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Alma and Phillip McGraw of Ecorse, Michigan. He spent the early years of his...
Donald Judson Mcgahan
Sep 6, 2019
Donald Judson McGahan, 85, of Rothbury, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019. Don was born on November 26, 1933, the son of Arthur and Adolade McGahan.
Cremation will take place and no services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Pamela Marie Kring
Sep 6, 2019
Pamela Marie Kring, age 57, of Whitehall, was called home by her Heavenly Father, Friday, September 6, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born July 26, 1962, in Muskegon, MI, to Dale & Nancy (Jacobs) Dubois. Pam devoted her life to God, her family, church family, and Whitehall community. She was an active member of the Evangelical Covenant...
Dolores Diane Johnson
Sep 5, 2019
Dolores Diane Johnson, 72, of Twin Lake, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019. Dolores was born October 17, 1946, the daughter of Ernest and Velma Stanfield
Dolores married Robert Johnson in 1964 and were blessed with 55 years of marriage and 2 children. She worked for Howmet for 35 years until her retirement. Dolores enjoyed shopping, camping,...
Leroy Anthony Schott
Sep 5, 2019
Leroy Anthony Schott, age 84, journeyed to his heavenly home September 5, 2019, after a short fight with cancer. A Ludington native, Leroy was born February 9, 1935 to John and Lucille Schott. After graduating from St. Simon's Catholic High School, Leroy worked at a gas station until he left for Korea, serving in the Army from 1956 to...
Mary Jane Petersen
Sep 5, 2019
Mary Jane Petersen, 92, of Ludington, died Thursday, September 5, 2019, at her home. She was born February 27, 1927, in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Marie (Goodrich) Rawley.
Mary Jane was a graduate of Dominican High School, in Detroit, in the class of 1944. She entered Siena Heights University then transferred to the University of...
Donna Marie Heiland
Sep 4, 2019
Donna Marie Heiland, 73, of Ludington, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at home. She was born July 12, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Robert Herbert Gale
Sep 3, 2019
Robert Herbert Gale, 87, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Robert was born January 20, 1932, the son of Augustus and Hilda Gale.
Robert served his country proudly in the US Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars. He was a likable, funny, hardworking man who will be deeply missed.
Robert...
Ernest "Dick" Richard Bly
Sep 3, 2019
Dick passed away at home on September 3, 2019. He was born in Delaware and spent his early years in Whitehall, Michigan. The family later moved to Muskegon and he graduated from Mona Shores High School. He spent time in the Navy, and in 1974 married Karel (now Schram). They spent 10 years skiing and enjoying life in Crested...
Betty Dorothy Christians
Aug 29, 2019
Betty Dorothy Christians, 63, of Pentwater, passed away August 29, 2019. She was born May 20, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Mary (Lagendyke) Ondersma.
Betty was a member of the Grand Rapids Woodland Weavers & Spinners Guild, and the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center, where she mentored other members in the art of weaving....
Sharon Diane Krusinsky
Aug 28, 2019
Sharon Diane Krusinsky, 71, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Sherry was born May 30, 1948 in Muskegon, Michigan.
In 1968, she married Jerry Krusinsky and together they were blessed with four children and 50 years of marriage until his death in 2018. Sherry enjoyed crocheting, cooking, spending time in the pool, and her dogs....
Frances Lucille Tate
Aug 28, 2019
Frances Lucille Tate, 92, of Hart, went to be with her Lord on August 28, 2019. She was born January 4, 1927, in Ludington, the daughter of Timothy and Jane (Shinsky) Barber.
Frances was an active member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, and a loving wife, mom, grandma, and great-grandma.
Frances is survived by: her...
Arnold "Arnie" Robert Lambrix
Aug 27, 2019
Arnold Robert Lambrix, 70, of Hart, was reunited with his son, Curt, in Heaven, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. He was born October 20, 1948, in Hart, the son of Vernon and Jean Ann (Bruckman) Lambrix.
Arnie was very active in his community, having been a member and past president of Hart Jaycees, a referee for youth...

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