Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2025

Robert Lee Perkins, 66, of Montague, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born June 21, 1959, in Muskegon, the son of Homer Perkins and Peggy Humphrey.

After high school, Robert worked in the community doing construction work for his own company. His passion in life was preparing pig roasts for his family and friends and...

Jun 28, 2025

Sally B. Burmeister, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2025 at the age of 90.

In 1955, Sally married the love of her life, Van. Together, they shared a life full of love, music, service, and family.

Sally and Van settled in Ludington in 1965, where...

Jun 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Casey Ryan Crable, who departed this world on June 28, 2025 at the age of 46. In November of 2022, Casey was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic gastric cancer, which he fought with every ounce of his being, turning a 3-month prognosis into a 30-month opportunity to live...

Jun 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Josie Watson.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Josie (Josephine) Watson, 91, on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Village Manor in Ludington, Michigan. She was born and grew up in Meadowlake, Saskatchewan.

Josie was the beloved wife of the late Barry Watson and will be...

Jun 25, 2025

Elsa F. Creed, laid down her sword for the final time on June 25, 2025, in her fierce fight against cancer.  She did not lose the battle, but simply grew too weary to carry on.

Elsa Flores made her debut on July 5, 1949, in Alice, Texas, to Catalina and Ernesto.  She was the 3rd child in...

Jun 25, 2025

Frank C. Powers Jr., a lifelong resident of Oceana County, passed away June 25, 2025. He was born July 7, 1928, in Hart, the son of Frank Sr. and Thelma (Lentz) Powers.

Frank retired from the Oceana County Road Commission after 42 years of service. He and his wife, June, were well known vendors at the Muskegon...

Jun 22, 2025

Gregory Scott Anderson, 37, of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home. He was born January 11, 1988, in Muskegon, the son of Scott and Leslie (Schmitt) Anderson.

Gregory graduated from Orchard View High School in 2006, and went on to perfect his skill in welding and fabrication where he spent several years working...

Jun 21, 2025

Mark Allan Bayne, 58, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025. He was born July 13, 1966, in Muskegon, the son of Richard Bayne and Bonnie Remmington.

In accordance with Mark's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is...

Jun 21, 2025

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Arlene Sylvia Jepson

September 25, 1931 – June 21, 2025

Arlene Sylvia Jepson went to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her home in Kewadin, Michigan. Arlene was in the company of her family as she peacefully passed in her sleep. She was born 93 years ago in Pontiac...

Jun 21, 2025

Deborah (Deb) Darr Wright

February 8th 1949 – June 21st 2025

After a long battle with Dementia, Deb Wright, 76 of Ludington passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 21st, 2025.

Deb was born in Bethesda, Maryland to Louis and Virginia Darr, and the family later moved to Arlington, VA where she...

Jun 21, 2025

Julie Ann Cross, 65, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.

Julie is survived by her husband, Ronald Cross; as well as many family and friends.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Barb Muusee.

In accordance with Julie's wishes, cremation...

Jun 18, 2025

Roger Buchberger, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born January 7, 1936, in Matteson, Wisconsin, the son of Roy and Effie (Nagel) Buchberger.

In accordance with Roger's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is...

Jun 17, 2025

Annette Marie Stranger 12/9/1942 – 06/17/2025

Annette went to be with her lord on June 17, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Ludington, Michigan to Ted and Marie Zielinski. Annette was an energetic, strong and feisty women. She was a single mother of 5 and worked hard to take care of them and...

Jun 17, 2025

Martin Elmer Vincent, 70, of Montague, passed away June 17, 2025.  He was born August 8, 1954, son of George Orin and Jane Elvira (Mahoney) Vincent.

Martin attended Montague High School and then enlisted in the US Air Force.  Martin was an air traffic controller and later attended the University of Texas, at Tyler, graduating with a...

Jun 17, 2025

Myrna Yvonne Rittenhouse Smith, 90, of Walkerville, went home to be with God on June 17, 2025. She was born April 18, 1935, to Vida (Haase) and Ora Rittenhouse in Hart, Michigan. She could trace her family back over 200 years into the very beginning of our country with a strong Quaker heritage.

Myrna's years were largely...

Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Audrey Leanne Zenner passed away at the age of 20 after a lengthy battle with depression. Audrey was born at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City and passed away at home in Green Lake Township.

Audrey is survived by her parents; Theresa Grist and Matthew (Lydia) Zenner, siblings; Autumn Zenner, Zander Hansen,...

Jun 15, 2025

Judith Kay Clark, 85, of Montague, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born February 22, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Josephine (Blackburn) Fechner.

On March 14, 1958, she married Joseph Clark in Montague, and they spent 67 years together, raising 4 sons and 2 daughters.

In High School, Judy was...

Jun 14, 2025

James Edward Jett, II, aged 69, of Mears, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on December 31, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the cherished son of James Edward Sr. and Ina Mae (Wessels) Jett.

Jim grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Union High School....

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Jane (Dues) Severt, known as Mom, Grandma, Aunt Jane, or Janie by family & friends, passed away on June 11, 2025, while residing in Traverse City, Michigan.

Mary Jane was born on September 19th, 1941 and grew up in a large family on a farm in Coldwater, Ohio. After graduating from Coldwater High School, she went...

Jun 11, 2025

Daniel John Shugars, Sr., 82, of Walkerville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with his family by his side, after being cared for at his home during a very unexpected and brief battle with cancer.  He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Daniel was a...