Gloria Renee Byron
Nov 13, 2018
Gloria Renee Byron, 50, of Whitehall, died Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at home. She was born June 4, 1968, in San Bernardino, California.
Gloria worked as a CENA at Hackley Hospital and later for West Shore Medical Associates serving in home healthcare for over 10 years. She truly enjoyed her work and loved helping those who needed...
Amber Marie Dennert
Nov 13, 2018
Amber Marie Dennert, 38, of Ludington died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at home. She was born July 16, 1980.
Amber loved spending time with her friends and taking care of her animals.
Amber is survived by: her daughters, Taylor and Azlyn; her brother, Adam Dennert of Hart; her step-sister, Jennifer; her uncles, Vince (Gale)...
Jean Lang Frost
Nov 8, 2018
Jean Lang Frost, 85, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 8, 2018, in Grand Haven. She was born September 5, 1933, in Muskegon, the daughter of Herbert and Marion Vanderstelt.
In her younger years, Jean worked at Meyercord Inc. in Illinois, but soon after she found a love for childcare. She opened her home and began...
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Stevens
Nov 6, 2018
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Stevens, 90, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1927, in Ludington, the daughter of Walter and Hazel (Luhrs) Smogoleski. Jackie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend who was well-liked for her kindness and sense of humor. She was an...
Sandra Jean Stewart
Nov 6, 2018
Sandra Jean Stewart, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was surrounded in loving care by her granddaughter Amanda and Amanda's family during the time of her passing. Sandra Jean was born March 10, 1942, in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Clifford and Jean Stewart.
Sandra endeavored in and...
Donna Lejune Houtkooper "Harrison"
Nov 5, 2018
Donna LeJune Houtkooper (Harrison), 93, of Kalamazoo, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. Donna was born on March 26, 1925 to Hopeful and Anna Howard.
Donna married Lowell Harrison in the mid 1940s and together they were blessed with 2 children and many years of marriage until his death in the mid 1980s. Donna worked as a...
Ronald Edward Backus Sr.
Nov 3, 2018
Ronald Edward Backus Sr., 81, of Branch, died Saturday, November 3, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 26, 1936, in Buchanan, Michigan, the son of Edward and Dreyda (Pufall) Backus.
Ron is survived by: his wife, Linda Backus; his son, Ronald (Tracy Lollar) Backus Jr.; his brother, Leo Backus; 3 step-children,...
Paul John Ahnefeldt
Nov 3, 2018
Paul John Ahnefeldt, 65, (Bear) of Montague, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018. Paul was born on September...
Elizabeth Jennie Carter O'Brien
Nov 2, 2018
Elizabeth Jennie Carter O'Brien, 86, of Hart, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart, entering there one day prior. She was born October 28, 1932, in Colfax Township, Oceana County, Michigan, the daughter of Phineas David and Jennie (Arnold) Carter Sr.
Elizabeth attended Argubright Business College in Battle Creek and earned her...
Donna Marie Walicki
Nov 2, 2018
Donna Marie Walicki, 79, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. She was born August 25, 1939, in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Celenack) Salancy.
Donna earned her nursing degree from Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in 1960. On June 28, 1963, she married Lawrence J. Walicki. ...
George E. Benson
Nov 1, 2018
George Edwin Benson, 94, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018. George was born on January 5, 1924 to Henning and Josephine Benson.
George served his country proudly in the US Navy. He married Lois Mae Colby in 1956 and together they were blessed with 2 children and 50 years of marriage until her death in...
Dr. William Louis Strecker
Nov 1, 2018
William Louis Strecker MD, FACA, age 94, of Montague, Michigan, passed away on November 1, 2018 peacefully at home with his family around him. Dr. Strecker was born in Terre Haute Indiana on November 19, 1923 to Louis George and Rose Marie (Myers) Strecker. He grew up on a farm near Vermilion Illinois and attended a one-room school house...
Michael R. Johnson
Oct 29, 2018
Michael or those who knew him "Mickey" was born May 28, 1939 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Roy & Mildred Johnson. His family relocated to Kentucky for 3 years then settled into Whitehall where he graduated in 1958 with well wishes from teachers and staff.
He honorably served in the US Navy from 1959-1963. After his time in...
James "Jim" Michael Maher
Oct 29, 2018
James "Jim" Michael Maher, 82, of Ludington, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at home. He was born October 25, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Helen (Cylka) Maher.
After graduating from Mendon Community School, Jim attended Western Michigan University until transferring to Wayne State University where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science. Jim...
Linda Lou Vanderlaan
Oct 28, 2018
Linda Lou VanderLaan, 71, of Hart, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at home. She was born April 13, 1947, in Lexington, Tennessee, the daughter of Edward and Sudie (Miller) Dennison.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who loved being with her family. She always looked forward to Thanksgiving when she was able to...
Donald "Duck" Eugene Huntley
Oct 28, 2018
Donald "Duck" Eugene Huntley, 74, of Holton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Duck was born on December 14, 1943 to Fremont and Ester Huntley.
Duck married Linda Drake in 1967. Together they were blessed with 5 children. Duck worked as an operating Engineer in the marine construction field for most of his career. He...
Mark Arthur Hendrickson Ii
Oct 27, 2018
Mark Arthur Hendrickson II, died Saturday, October 27, 2018. Arrangements are pending. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Muriel May Harwood
Oct 27, 2018
Muriel May Harwood, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. Muriel was born on August 4, 1928, to Harold and Norma Benson.
Muriel was blessed with six children in her life. In 1951, she married Bruce Harwood and together they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage until his death in 1997. Muriel was a fur...
Paul K. Vanwestrienen
Oct 26, 2018
Paul K. VanWestrienen, age 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan was born to Henry Artis VanWestrienen and Georgia Leone Kier VanWestrienen, he passed away at Oceana County Medical Care Facility on October 26, 2018. He fought a long battle from numerous illnesses.
He graduated from Kalamazoo High School in 1956 and earned the role as first chair clarinetist, furthering...
Thomas Victor Boehne
Oct 25, 2018
Pastor Thomas Victor Boehne, 67, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born December 12, 1950, in Itasca, Illinois, the son of Victor and Ruth (Buck) Boehne.
Thomas was the pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Ludington, for the past 18 years, prior to that, he was the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
