Christopher Anthony Schaner
Oct 22, 2018
Christopher Anthony Schaner, 17, of Hart, died unexpectedly Monday, October 22, 2018. He was born August 28, 2001, in Muskegon.
Christopher was in his senior year at Hart High School, where he played baseball and football. In his free time, he loved hunting and fishing.
Christopher is survived by: his mother and step-father, Jessica and...
Leora "Lee" Eileen Chapel
Oct 22, 2018
Leora "Lee" Chapel, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Lee was born in Muskegon, the daughter of the late William and Eileen (Lorentz) Hoppe. She was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School and married her husband of 58 years, Ronald J. Chapel,...
Dolores Lavonne Larson
Oct 22, 2018
Dolores Lavonne Leona Pietrzak (Petzak) Larson, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, at Medilodge of Ludington. She was born the eldest daughter of Leona Marie and Edmund Bernard Pietrzak (Petzak) on April 12, 1929 in Ludington.
On June 25, 1948, Dolores married Otto Fred Larson. They made their home on Lewis Street in...
Randy Lee Cole
Oct 18, 2018
Randy Lee Cole, 48, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018. Randy was born on October 11, 1970, to Jack and Norma Cole.
Randy married Yolanda Meza on October 9, 1989. Together they were blessed with 3 children. Randy enjoyed fishing, tinkering with mechanical things, working on cars, gardening, his cats and his family. He was...
Mary Louise Bedau
Oct 14, 2018
Mary Louise Bedau, 94, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Mary was born on July 24, 1924 to William and Dorothy Weise. Mary married David Bedau in Park Ridge, Illinois. Together they were blessed with 74 years of marriage and 3 children. Upon graduation from high school Mary worked for the American Dietetic Association and later in life...
Linda Sue Dalton
Oct 14, 2018
Linda Sue Dalton (Sinkula), 67, of Ludington, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. Born November 28, 1950 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Violet Sinkula.
She is survived by her three sons, Kevin "Rusty" Dalton and his wife, Kristy of Ludington, MI, Tim Dalton of Kalamazoo, MI and Patrick...
Clarence "Rick" Riegling
Oct 11, 2018
Clarence "Rick" Riegling, 70, of Holton, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.
Rick was born on September 28, 1948. He worked as an engineer for many years and was proud of his career. He married Celia Lora in 2002. Rick enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, being with his family and traveling to the Dominican Republic. He...
Lloyd Clifford Stoltz
Oct 7, 2018
Lloyd Clifford Stoltz, 87, of Shelby, died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby. He was born July 7, 1931, in Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, the son of Myrle and Olivet (Learn) Stoltz.
Lloyd served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He worked at Tensar in Akron, New...
Marie J. Mahan
Oct 5, 2018
Marie Joanne Mahan, 87, passed away at home after an extended illness. Born Marie Joanne Herrygers on May 16, 1931 to John and Maria (Braspenninx) Herrygers; she was the youngest of eleven children. She grew up in Oceana County and married her husband of 67 years, Melvin A. Mahan, on December 9, 1950 and together they raised five children. Marie's...
David Allen Brow
Oct 1, 2018
David Allen Brow, 76, of Montague, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 due to complications during surgery. David was born in Muskegon on September 1, 1942 to Elmer and Lucile (Stever) Brow.
David was a long time resident of Muskegon. He attended Muskegon Public Schools and graduated in 1961. After high school, he served his country proudly...
Virginia Pekich And Tom Pekich Jr.
Sep 30, 2018
Virginia Louise (VanderLaan) Pekich, 97, of Hart, passed away September 30, 2018, and Tom Pekich Jr., 94, of Hart, passed away January 9, 2016. Virginia and Tom joined their hearts in marriage July 29, 1967, in Muskegon. Tom proudly served his country in the US Navy, June 1942 April 1947. Virginia and Tom are survived by: their children, Fred...
Ubenceslado "Ben" Isaguirre
Sep 30, 2018
Ubenceslado "Ben" Isaguirre, 76, of Mears, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at home. He was born September 28, 1942, in Combes, Texas. 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
Robert White Iii
Sep 28, 2018
Robert Howard White III, 57, of Whitehall, formally of Midland, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2018. At this time 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
Dorothy Hatch (Kokx)
Sep 27, 2018
Dorothy E. Hatch (Kokx), 94, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. Dorothy was born on September 13, 1924 to Leroy and Mary Kokx (Bond).
In 1947 Dorothy married Clyde Hatch. Together they were blessed with 4 children and over 60 years of marriage until his death in 2009. Dorothy was a caretaker at Michillinda...
Becky Sue Dodson
Sep 25, 2018
Becky Sue Dodson, 45, of Scottville, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 25, 2018. She was born January 28, 1973, in Ludington, the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Carlson) Dodson.
Becky graduated from Ludington High School in 1991. Becky excelled in school and received several academic honors. She received Associate Degrees from West Shore Community College and Mid-Michigan...
Aaron Schultz
Sep 24, 2018
Aaron Earl Schultz, 83, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. Aaron was born on February 11, 1935 to Edgar and Clarabell Schultz.
Aaron served his country proudly in the US Army. After his time in the military he worked for Sappi Paper Mill in Muskegon until his retirement in 1997. He was an intelligent man...
Thomas Allen Gilbert
Sep 23, 2018
Thomas Allen Gilbert, 70, of Whitehall, formerly of Walkerville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018, at SKLD Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Whitehall. He was born February 28, 1948, in Walkerville, the son of Lester and Lulu (Monroe) Gilbert.
Tom worked as a mechanic at the Corner Garage in Walkerville for several years. In his spare time, Tom...
Corwin John Rotta
Sep 20, 2018
Corwin John Rotta, 88, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1930, in Ludington, the son of Capt. Bernard and Velma (Phillips) Rotta.
Corwin married Sharilyn Kay Kucaj on April 2, 1966, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington.
Corwin joined the...
Raymond "Pete" Alexander Bernoske
Sep 20, 2018
Raymond "Pete" Alexander Bernoske, 71, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. Ray was born on September 29, 1946, in Royal Oak, Michigan.
He graduated from Ludington High School class of 1966. Ray proudly served his country while stationed in Germany from 1966 to 1968. Raymond was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist E4, United...
Gilbert Christian Larsen
Sep 19, 2018
Gilbert C. Larsen of Ludington passed away on September 19, 2018. He was born in Ludington to Edward W. and Eleanor Kruse Larsen on February 29, 1924. He attended Ludington schools and graduated from Cadillac High School. Gil joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He served in the ETO during World War II in the 3rd Army as a...
