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Charlene Kay Jacobson

Charlene Kay Jacobson

Apr 19, 2019

Charlene Kay Jacobson, 80, of Montague, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born January 23, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude Krucki.

Charlene married Larry Jacobson in 1974. She worked for Old Kent Bank for many years in customer service. She enjoyed camping, boating, and most of all, being with her family. She was...

Ronald Lee Landis

Ronald Lee Landis

Apr 18, 2019

Ronald Lee Landis, 68, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully April 18, 2019. He was born June 28, 1950, in Manistee, Michigan.

Known to some as "The Claw," Ron was famous for his spirited sense of humor and loyal support for his friends and family. He loved laughter, spicy chicken wings, rock music that makes you dance, perfectly...

William "Billy" Craig Buchanan Ii

William "Billy" Craig Buchanan Ii

Apr 16, 2019

William "Billy" Craig Buchanan, II, 32, of Mears, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Free Soil Township. He was born August 26, 1986, in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of William and Denita (McClaran) Buchanan.

Billy loved spending time with his son, Billy. He enjoyed riding four wheelers and dirt bikes, riding on the dunes with friends...

Mary Lemira Coulson

Mary Lemira Coulson

Apr 13, 2019

Mary LeMira Dillenback Coulson, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at Ludington Woods in Ludington, Michigan, on April 13, 2019.

Mrs. Coulson was born in Lathrop, Missouri.  She attended Pfeiffer Junior College in Misenheimer, North Carolina and Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California and later graduated from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant with a bachelor's degree in...

Theodore Neale Beattie

Theodore Neale Beattie

Apr 12, 2019

Theodore Neale "Ted" Beattie, 86, of Mears, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born December 2, 1932, at his grandparents' house in Elba Township, outside Lapeer, the third child and only son of Maynard and Velma (Smith) Beattie.

In January of 1959, Ted married Karen Bruce in...

Evangeline Annette Campbell

Evangeline Annette Campbell

Apr 10, 2019

Evangeline Annette Campbell, 80, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at home with family. She was born July 11, 1938, in Davison, the daughter of Howard and Marion Johnson.

Evangeline married James Campbell on April 5, 1968. She was blessed with six children in her life. Evangeline was a member of St. James Lutheran Church,...

Judy Annette Lehman

Judy Annette Lehman

Apr 9, 2019

Judy Annette Lehman, 68, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby. She was born April 5, 1951, the daughter of Edward and Agnes (Freeman) Smith.

Judy loved her family and was a very proud "meme".

Judy is survived by: her loving husband, Daniel Lehman; daughters, Stacy (Brad)...

Clarice Rayma Murphy

Clarice Rayma Murphy

Apr 9, 2019

Clarice Rayma Murphy, 91, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born October 8, 1927, in White Cloud, the daughter of William and Jessie (Dake) Westbrook.

Clarice had many hobbies, including crossword puzzles, embroidering, soap operas, and watching the Detroit Tigers.

Clarice is...

George Louis Chippi

George Louis Chippi

Apr 8, 2019

George Louis Chippi, 76, of Ludington, died unexpectedly on his birthday, Monday, April 8, 2019, at home.  He was born April 8, 1943, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the son of John and Mary (Towns) Chippi.

Arrangements are pending at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge...

Pauline Marie Steiger

Pauline Marie Steiger

Apr 7, 2019

Pauline Marie Steiger, 88, of Pentwater, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. She was born July 2, 1930, in Farmington Hills, MI, the daughter of Rudolph and Elizabeth (Dueball) Nauss.

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Robert Donald Schmidt

Robert Donald Schmidt

Apr 4, 2019

Robert Donald Schmidt, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019, at home with family.  He was born October 21, 1928, in Whitehall, the son of Andrew and Hulda Schmidt.

Robert married Audrey Joan Kroll on September 24, 1949. Together, they were blessed with three children and 57 years of marriage.  Robert worked at Muskegon Piston...

Nels F. Skinner

Nels F. Skinner

Apr 2, 2019

Nels F. Skinner, 71, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at home.  He was born July 2, 1947, in Grant, the son of Gerald and Loraine Skinner.

Nels married Ruth Dillabaugh May 10, 1969. Together they were blessed with nearly 50 years of marriage and two children. Nels served a total of 27 years in...

Vincent Michael Czarnecki

Vincent Michael Czarnecki

Apr 2, 2019

Vincent Michael Czarnecki, Jr., 84, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. He was born November 5, 1934, in Grand Rapids, the son of Vincent and Harriett (Ropoleski) Czarnecki.

Vincent proudly served his country in the US Navy for 5 years.

Vincent and his wife, Dolores, joined...

Bruce Bussey

Bruce Bussey

Mar 29, 2019

Bruce Charles Bussey, 70, of Montague, passed away March 29, 2019. Bruce was born on December 27, 1948, the son of James and Helen Bussey.

Cremation will take place and any services for Bruce are pending at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com...

Frances "Frankie" Ann Tomczak

Frances "Frankie" Ann Tomczak

Mar 28, 2019

Frances "Frankie" Ann Tomczak, 72, a current resident of Ludington, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, after a sudden and quick battle with brain cancer.

Frankie was born in Ludington on October 4, 1946, to the late Harold and Margaret Lemire.  Frankie was also preceded in death by: her sister, Margie Hullinger; and step-mother, June Shinsky Lemire. ...

Carl Grow Jr.

Carl Grow Jr.

Mar 24, 2019

Carl Grow Jr., 85, of Montague, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Lawrence Joseph Flannery Jr.

Lawrence Joseph Flannery Jr.

Mar 24, 2019

Lawrence Joseph Flannery Jr., 69, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Cheyenne Travis Lopez

Cheyenne Travis Lopez

Mar 23, 2019

Cheyenne Travis Lopez, 40, of Hart, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at home. He was born April 22, 1978, in Shelby, the son of Juan and Darlene (Alltop) Lopez. He was affectionately known by his family and friends as Chey Baby.

Chey Baby is survived by: his father, Juan Lopez; siblings, Tony (Brenda) Lopez, Melinda Lopez,...

Monte Charles Beegle

Monte Charles Beegle

Mar 23, 2019

Monte Charles Beegle, 87, of Fruitland Township, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 29, 2019, at Faith Baptist Church, 3593 Whitehall Road, Muskegon. Interment will take place in the Fruitland Township Cemetery.

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

Jean Rutt

Jean Rutt

Mar 23, 2019

Jean Rutt, 67, of New Era, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Waterford Township, the daughter of James and Virginia Fry.

Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com...

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