Obituary Listing

Sep 17, 2018

Shirley Ann Fogg, 57, of Montague, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. Shirley was born on April 26, 1961, to Christian and Evelyn VanDenHeuvel.

Shirley married Dale Fogg on July 10, 1981. Together they enjoyed 37 years of marriage. Shirley worked at Wesco for many years. She enjoyed bonfires, camping, dirt races, and, most of all, being...

Sep 17, 2018

James Hammond, 76, of Montague, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. Jim was born on February 19, 1942 to Marion and Myrtle Hammond.

Jim married Tressa Tabor in 1961.Together they enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Jim served his country proudly in the US Army. He was a simple man who enjoyed working on Ford tractors, fishing and...

Sep 16, 2018

For a man who was born, and died, within 180 miles, Robert James 'Jim' Maroe sure saw a lot of the world.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 24, 1952, Jim was the youngest of four children of Emmett and Pearl (Keith) Maroe. Jim's talents, curiosity, and intellect, were evident from an early age. As a teen,...

Sep 14, 2018

Debra Lynn Groce, 68, of La Feria Texas, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2018.

Debra was born on October 10, 1950.  She was married to Terrance Bowlby for 44 years and together they were blessed with 3 children. She worked several different jobs in her career including working as a caregiver and operating a daycare. Later in...

Sep 13, 2018

John B. Riedl, age 83, of Ludington, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at MediLodge of Ludington.

John Baptist Riedl III was born March 3, 1935 in Chicago, Ill., the son of John B. and Ilona (Schmidt) Riedl II. He moved to Ludington with his parents in 1945. He grew up and went to school in Ludington, graduating...

Sep 9, 2018

Paul Nelson Lukanic, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. Paul was born on December 5, 1927, the son of Paul J. and Athalena Lukanic.

Paul married his high school sweet heart Pauline in 1947. Together they were blessed with 70 years of marriage and 4 children. Paul was the owner of Oceana Glass &...

Sep 8, 2018

Gary Lee Gould, 72, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Poppen Hospice Residence, in Muskegon, with his family by his side. He was born January 23, 1946, in Detroit, the son of Elmer and Mary (Lisk) Gould.

Gary served in the US Air Force 94 th Fighter Intercept Squadron as a crew chief and...

Sep 7, 2018

Joan A. Schihl, 90, of Ludington, died Friday, September 7, 2018, at MediLodge of Ludington. She was born March 27, 1928, in Shelby, the daughter of Clyde and Opal (Isley) Schuyler. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Sep 7, 2018

Karen Sue Mikkelson, 62, of Montague, passed away Friday, September7, 2018. Karen was born on March 29, 1956 to Arthur and Betty Johnson.

In 1974 Karen married Ronald Mikkelson. Together they worked hard to raise their family. Karen and Ron own and operate Johnson's Trailer Resort in Montague and where previous owners of the Pines Campground for...

Sep 7, 2018

On Friday, September 7, 2018, Marian Jarvi passed away at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  With her daughters by her side, Marian peacefully passed from this life to the next, joining her husband in God's loving embrace.

Marian was born on July 31, 1944, in Ludington, MI, to Howard Jury and Frances Love-Jury, who both...

Sep 6, 2018

Hunter Jay Shaw, 22, of Montague, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. Hunter was born on October 4, 1995, to Brian and Kelly Shaw.

Hunter graduated from Whitehall High School where he was a three sport athlete participating in football, wrestling, and track. He played in the Muskegon All Star Classic Football game and placed third in...

Sep 2, 2018

Peggy Gould Snyder Closz, 87, loving mother of 5; Nanny to 24 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; aunt and great aunt; and a dear friend to all who knew her was called home on Sunday, September 2, 2018. At Peggy's request a private gathering of immediate family will take place in Michigan on Monday, September 10, 2018. Memorial donations can be...

Sep 2, 2018

Jeffery Grow, 44, of Montague, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018. Jeff was born on July 12, 1974, the son of Carl and Thelma Grow. A Memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Montague United Methodist Church 8555 Cook St, Montague . Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Aug 30, 2018

Dawna Jean Wilson, 79, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. Dawna was born on April 20, 1939, the daughter of Howard and Margaret Wilson.

After graduating from Mt. Morris High School, Dawna served her country proudly in the US Air Force for 3 years. She enjoyed life and was a caring, giving, strong-willed woman. She...

Aug 29, 2018

Noah Christopher Berdinka, 35, of Montague, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Noah was born on August 25, 1983 to Peter and Kelley Berdinka. At this time cremation will take place and a service will be conducted at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service- White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Aug 28, 2018

Gayle Ann Wilson, 70, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Gayle was born on February 15, 1948.

Gayle was blessed with 6 children in her life. She was a member of New Life Church and enjoyed her church family to the fullest extent. She worked as an outreach director at the church as well as...

Aug 26, 2018

LaVerle May Settler, 97, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. LaVerle was born on February 26, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Gertie Cole.

In 1941, LaVerle married Leo Settler. Together they were blessed with 3 children and 62 years of marriage until his death in 2003.  When the children where young, she helped her...

Aug 23, 2018

James "Jim" Clinton Yeager Sr., 82, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  He was born January 29, 1936, in Ludington, the son of Paul and Elverna (DuVall) Yeager.

Jim served in the US ARMY and had been a member of the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post #76,...

Aug 21, 2018

John Thomas Oszust, 81, of Scottville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born September 10, 1936, in Hemlock, the son of John and Helen (Zimmer) Oszust.

John enjoyed hunting, bowling and playing softball.  He loved travelling and camping, and was an avid gardener.  John attended St. Simon Catholic Church in...

Aug 20, 2018

Barbara Arlene Morell, 78, of Ludington, died Monday, August 20, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born August 27, 1939, in Pentwater, the daughter of Lester and Viva (Peterson) Squire.

Barbara is survived by: her children, Victor White of Ludington, Charles Morell of Ludington and Lorie Morell of Ludington; her sister, Norma Ingalls...