Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2018

David Peter Hopkins, Sr., 79, of Walkerville,  passed away on December 2, 2018. David was born November 23, 1939 to the late William and Gladys (Pender) Hopkins. David proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,...

Dec 2, 2018

Alpha Emily Podgorski, 104, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend of many, left us peacefully December 2, 2018, to find her place with God.  Always trusting the wisdom of God and following his guidance, Alpha was kind, strong, loving and lived to bless others.  The Pastor and Congregation of Peace Lutheran, Ludington nurtured Alpha's spirit and gave her strength;...

Dec 2, 2018

Jessie "Sue" Marie Gillan, 101, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Ludington Woods Living Center.  She was born August 26, 1917, the daughter of John and Elsie (Schoenherr) Westphal. She grew up and attended school in Detroit, Michigan. During World War II she worked in the Chrysler automobile factory making tanks for the war...

Nov 30, 2018

Carl Elliott, 64, of Whitehall, passed away shortly after Thanksgiving. He was born on April 14, 1954.

At this time arrangements are pending and will be announced as they become available.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Nov 30, 2018

Eleanor Madeline Lydens, 94, of Hart, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart.  She was born August 19, 1924, in Hart, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Krause) Greiner.

Eleanor grew up on a dairy farm in Weare Township and attended St. Joseph's Parish School. Before her marriage, she worked...

Nov 30, 2018

C. Scott Rose, DDS, passed away on November 30, 2018 after a long battle with lymphoma. He was a pillar of the Ludington community in service, faith, healthcare and athletics.

Scott Rose, born in Detroit Michigan, to Clifford and Carol Rose was raised in Jackson, Michigan. He has two sisters who reside in Farmington Hills and Rochester, Michigan.

Nov 29, 2018

Ethelwyn "Ethel" Joyce Hendrickson, 91, of Shelby, died Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  She was born April 1, 1927, in Wheaton, Minnesota, the daughter of George and Esther (Swedlund) Gaude.

Ethel is survived by: her nephew, Robbie (Jenny) Gaude; her niece, Linda (Jerry) Burk; and her spiritual family.

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Nov 29, 2018

Virginia "Ginni" Lee Dittenber, 84, of Montague, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018.  Virginia was born on October 21, 1934.

Virginia was a lifelong resident of the White Lake area. She attended Lebanon Lutheran Church. She will be deeply missed.

Virginia is survived by: her children, Patricia (Kevin) Grigonis, Brenda (Christopher) Covil, Glen (Kari) Crow,...

Nov 29, 2018

Richard Allen Eisenlohr passed away on November 29, 2018. He was 85 years old.

R ichard was born to Mattie & Verlin (Bud) Eisenlohr on October 27, 1933. He graduated from Hart High School in 1952 and served in the Air Force for four years. He married Betty Lou Brown on July 16,...

Nov 24, 2018

Kathleen Ann Saxton, 59, of Ludington and Irons, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 24, 2018, at her beloved cottage in Irons.  Better known to her family and friends as "Kathy" she was born February 10, 1959, in Kalamazoo the daughter of John "Jack" and Patricia (O'Brien) Heglund.

Kathy grew up in Hart, and graduated from Hart High...

Nov 22, 2018

Renee Berggren Connoy, 76, of Pentwater, died Thursday, November 22, 2018. 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

Nov 22, 2018

Pedro "Pete" Camargo Jr., 65, of Ludington, died Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington.  He was born April 13, 1953, in Detroit, the son of Pedro and Mary (Flat) Camargo Sr.

Pedro was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who loved taking care of and spending time with his family,...

Nov 21, 2018

Dennis Lee Wheaton, 63, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born August 13, 1955. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Nov 21, 2018

Georgetta Kerr, 83, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 10, 1935, in Hart, the daughter of George and Etta (Timmons) Tickle.

Georgetta is survived by: her husband, George A. Kerr; her son, George J. Kerr; her daughters, Cindra Barber and Sandra DeRoos; 5 grandchildren,...

Nov 21, 2018

Erma Mary Linkfield Summers Nielsen Rodgers, 100, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital.  She was born September 18, 1918, in Ada, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Lamphere) Linkfield.

Family, Friends, Church, and Dancing were very important to Erma and kept her healthy and happy these past 100 years. ...

Nov 20, 2018

Guenter Peter Klewer, 81, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Guenter was born on August 22, 1937 in Berlin Germany.

Guenter moved to the United States in 1962. He worked as a diesel Mechanic for most of his career. He enjoyed wood-working and being a mechanic. He was a funny intelligent, strong-willed man who will...

Nov 19, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Krusinsky, 71, of Rothbury, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018. Jerry was born on February 24, 1947, to Alphonse and Alvera (Brazzale) Krusinsky.

Jerry served his country proudly in the US Army from 1968-1970. In 1968, he married the former Sherry Glover and together they were blessed with four children and 50 years of marriage....

Nov 16, 2018

Gary Alan Greiner, 60, of Tyler Road, Hart, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, November 16, 2018, at Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon. Gary was born on May 31, 1958, in Hart Hospital, Oceana County Michigan to Sebastian Louis Greiner and Martha Ann (Lipski) Greiner. He was the 3 rd child of six and went to...

Nov 14, 2018

Ronald Emil Duby, 74, of Rothbury, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon.  He was born April 22, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Emil and Helen (Schicantek) Duby. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of...

Nov 14, 2018

Catherine (Katie) Edith Tomczak died Wednesday morning, November 14, 2018 at her daughter Nancy's home, surrounding by her beloved family. Catherine was born in Ludington, MI, July 5,1919, to George Rorup Petersen and Thora Eleftine Koford. She lived her entire life in Ludington. Catherine married Edward Joseph Tomczak on October 1 st , 1938.

She was preceded...