Obituary Listing

Jul 19, 2019

Rose Mary Griffis, 64, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly July 19, 2019, in the comfort of her home. She was born June 20, 1955, in Port Huron, the daughter of Guadalupe and Petra (Gonzales) Robles.

Rose graduated from Hart High School in 1973 and married Henry Griffis on March 11, 1980.  They have been long-time residents of...

Jul 15, 2019

Francis L. Hiscock passed away July 15, 2019, in Ludington, at the age of 100.  He was born January 1, 1919, in Climax, Michigan, in Calhoun County, to Nellie (Parker) and Leonard Church Hiscock. He married Elizabeth Fenn on June 27, 1943, while serving in the US Navy and she preceded him in death.

Family surviving includes:...

Jul 12, 2019

Yolanda Cole, 50, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at her home. She was born July 9, 1969, in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of Miguel and Mary (Battice) Meza.

Yolanda married Randy Cole October 9, 1989, and together they were blessed with three children. Yolanda and Randy were active community members together. She was a...

Jul 12, 2019

Melvin Earl Lathrop Sr., 81, Muskegon Heights. Passed on July 12, 2019 Melvin was born on October 13, 1937.

Melvin retired from S.D. Warren of 43 years as a journeyman pipefitter.

A memorial service will be conducted at West Side Grace Church. 414 W Oakwood, Muskegon Heights on July 18, 2019 at 11a.m.

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Jul 11, 2019

John "Triple" Albert Bitter III, 81, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. John was born October 9, 1937, the son of John and Joella Bitter.

Triple grew up and spent the majority of his life in San Antonio. During the summer he visited their summer cottage in Sylvan Beach and he thoroughly enjoyed his time at White...

Jul 8, 2019

Joan Frances Weston McMullin, 95, of Michigan passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019, at St. Ann's Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Chicago, IL, she is predeceased by her parents, Grove and Frances Weston, her husband of 55 years, Frank McMullin Sr. of Ludington, Michigan, and one grandson.

Joan...

Jul 7, 2019

Edward Bauer, 90, of Mears, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, at his home. He was born October 11, 1928, in Battle Creek, the son of Harold and Gladys (VanMiddlesworth) Bauer.

"A short description of myself; I've always been a self-motivated man. In high school I was known as Energetic Ed. I have a deep faith in...

Jul 7, 2019

Barbara Joy Chester, 89, of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. Barbara was born May 23, 1930, the daughter of Stanton and Jenny Priest.

Barbara married Albert Chester on December 3, 1948. Together they were blessed with six children and over 40 years of marriage until his death in 1990. Barbara worked hard raising six...

Jul 5, 2019

Yvette Coralee Jernudd, 76, of Hart, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born September 6, 1942, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Yvonne Maynard.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com...

Jul 4, 2019

Nancy Jean Helmer, 68, of Hart, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her home. She was born September 9, 1950, in Hart, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Pulsipher) Hovey.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of...

Jul 4, 2019

John Michael "Mike" Henderson, 74, of Mears, passed away July 4 2019, in his home. He was born November 16, 1944, in Sault Ste. Marie, the son of Bernard and Florence Henderson.

Mike graduated from Pickford High School with the class of 1962. He worked on the family farm until he entered the U.S. Army at the...

Jul 3, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lewis Yeck, 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born December 13, 1935, in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Eva (Bucholtz) Yeck.

Bob served as the sexton at Pere Marquette Cemetery, in Ludington, for over 40 years.  Afterwards, he worked as an appliance delivery man at Gunberg's...

Jul 2, 2019

Myrtle Andersen Harrington, 99, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  She was born May 14, 1920, in Goodlands, Manitoba, the daughter of Reinhardt and Magdalene (Morch) Andersen.

Myrtle immigrated from Canada to Ludington with her family in 1924.  She graduated from Ludington High School and retired from the C&O Railroad where she had been employed...

Jul 1, 2019

Larry Robert Jacobson, 74, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Larry was born on September 15, 1944, the son of Robert and Evelyn Jacobson.

Cremation will take place and services are pending.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 1, 2019

Wilma B. Riley, 89, of Mears, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, July 1, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. Wilma was born October 20, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Henry and Arley (Northrop) Beadle.

Wilma was a 1946 graduate of Hart High School, and a 1950...

Jul 1, 2019

Ronald Lee Johnson, 78, of Fountain, died July 1, 2019, at home.  He was born March 1, 1949, in Howell, Michigan.

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

Jun 30, 2019

Richard Wayne LaPree, 84, formerly of Montague, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was born on April 7, 1935, the son of Charles and Nellie LaPree.

Richard married Margerie Goodrich on April 10, 1954. Together they were blessed with six children and 57 years of marriage until her death in 2012. Richard had various jobs during...

Jun 28, 2019

Frank Koenigsknecht died peacefully of natural causes in his Pentwater, Michigan home on Friday, June 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife, Joann, and several of his children, and grandchildren. He was 92 years old and about to celebrate 70 years of marriage with Joann on July 14, 2019. His long, eventful life will be celebrated at St. Gerard...

Jun 27, 2019

Shirley Mae Chester, 83, of Whitehall, died Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born July 18, 1935, in Birmingham, Michigan, the daughter of Norman and Mae (Tossava) Carrier.

Shirley worked for many years at the Old Channel Inn, in Montague, and then worked for several more years at Howmet prior to...

Jun 24, 2019

Peter Claudius VanIterson, 75, of Mears, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.

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