Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2025

Altha Mae Adams, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home with family by her side. She was born May 6, 1942, in Arkansas, the daughter of Jack and Pearl (Hill) Frame.

Altha married the love of her life, Frank Adams Jr., on March 18, 1960, in Illinois, and after celebrating their 50th anniversary,...

Aug 6, 2025

Donald Willis Barnett, 95, of Ludington, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Sutter Living Center in Ludington.

A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Graveside services were held Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lakeview Cemetery, in Ludington, with Pastor Brian Ford officiating.  Military honors were conducted under the auspices of the Edwin...

Aug 6, 2025

Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine...

Aug 6, 2025

Jeffrey Carl Ault, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, son-in-law, father-in-law and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan. He was born in Newport News, Virginia, on December 31, 1943.

Jeff was a kind and generous soul whose warmth touched the lives of everyone around him. He had a way of...

Aug 4, 2025

Chuck, Dad, PC, Chuckie or Charles went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 4, 2025.

Chuck was born Charles Helmer Anderson on July 13, 1934, in Menominee, Michigan.  His parents were Carl G. and Ruth V. Anderson (Bloomquist).  He had 2 sisters and a brother, Ruth Marie (Borns), Elizabeth-Betsy (Evans), and David...

Aug 3, 2025

Jill Ann Davis, 80, of Pentwater, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born July 1, 1945, in Hart, the daughter of Stewart and Vivian (Barkel) Dillingham.

Jill was a spit-fire in her younger years, leaving many memories and stories for her family to remember. Later in life, Jill was diagnosed with MS – Multiple Sclerosis, but...

Aug 3, 2025

Colleen Rose Mendenhall age 63 passed away from natural causes on August 3, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1961 to Calvin John "Jack" and Barbara Jean (Petroskey) Kelly. She grew up on the Old Mission peninsula on the family farm where she developed her love of the outdoors, plants and animals.

Colleen had a "green...

Aug 3, 2025

Kraig Steven Yeck, also known as Dup Dup, of Muskegon, MI, passed away at the age of 43 on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the University of Michigan Hospital, in Ann Arbor, MI. During his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family and his best friend.

Kraig was born in Ludington, on September 18, 1981. He...

Aug 2, 2025

It is with deep love and heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Dominic Nowicki, who departed this life peacefully with God by his side on August 2, 2025, at the age of 78.

Gary was born on December 24, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan to Dominic and Marjorie Nowicki—a Christmas Eve gift to all who...

Aug 2, 2025

Dianne Marie Broner, 79, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born July 2, 1946, in Muskegon, the daughter of Francis and Fernetta (Colvin) Broner.

Dianne graduated from Whitehall High School in 1964. After high school, she worked as a secretary for 45 years in the R&D Engineering Segment of Sealed Power.

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Aug 2, 2025

Gaylan Dale Leek, age 73, of Twin Lake, Michigan, passed away on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29,1952, the son of Neulan and Rosella (Turner) Leek, and was a life long resident of the area.

He worked at Neway Mold for 30 years as a C&C programmer and Tool and...

Aug 1, 2025

Evelyn "Evie" Kay Bonstell, 83, of Hart, Michigan, passed away sooner than expected on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.

Evie was born April 25, 1942, in Hesperia, Michigan, to Cecil Gardner and Cora (Brown) Spaulding. On February 25, 1961, she fell in love and married Kenneth "Oop" Bonstell, with whom...

Jul 31, 2025

Mary J. Bernhardt, 96, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born January 19, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Gustav and Pauline (Miel) Johnson.

Mary graduated from Whitehall High School in 1948.  She was employed by Misco/Howmet for 35 years.

Mary enjoyed gardening, spending time traveling yearly to Daytona Beach, frequently...

Jul 30, 2025

Alison Elizabeth Josephson, 33, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025. She was born April 30, 1992, in Muskegon, the daughter of Heather (Josephson) Johnson.

In the loving memory of Alison, we remember the bright and happy girl that had a smile that filled her whole face. A laugh that filled the room and energy that...

Jul 29, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of Richard (Rick) Young, a cherished husband, father, friend, boss. He departed peacefully in his home.

Born in Berkeley, Michigan, Rick moved to Elk Rapids in 1974, where he purchased Don's IGA and established what is now known as Village Market. With a gentle...

Jul 29, 2025

Denise Ruth Burns, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  She was born September 16, 1944, in Manistee, the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Tangerstrom) Fairchild.

Denise worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years.  In her spare time, Denise enjoyed fishing, hunting and...

Jul 28, 2025

Sharon Rives, 84, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Monday July, 28 at 3:00 am. She passed of natural causes in her home, attended to by her family.

Born August 30, 1940 in Flint, to parents Robert and Eleanor (Turfus) LaRue, Sharon was a single child and spent much of her early years growing up in...

Jul 28, 2025

Gordon Wayne "Gordy" VanderLaan, 82, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born June 9, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of Cyril and Virginia (Flintoff) VanderLaan.

Gordy worked for the City of Hart for over 40 years and took great pride in his work; specifically noting that he loved his job and his work...

Jul 28, 2025

Barbara Jean Davidson, 94, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025. She was born February 2, 1931, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of David and Ida (Wingeier) Washburn.

Throughout her life, Barbara demonstrated a passion for helping others and a dedication for civic engagement. In her younger years, she was a member of the choir at...

Jul 25, 2025

Ellen Sue Pearson, 44, of Walkerville, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born October 9, 1980, in Shelby, the daughter of Scott and Mary (Lathrop) Pearson.

Ellen was a special person who was loved by many. She loved her cats, as well as sending cards to anyone in need, enclosed with a special Ellen...