Louise Frances Rainey
Jul 10, 2018
Louise Frances Rainey, 80, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mercy Health –Mercy Campus in Muskegon. She was born June 6, 1938 in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the daughter of Nye and Matite (Gaile) Estey. She married James Albert Rainey, Jr. on December 8, 2001, and he preceded her in death on April 15, 2018.
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Mary K. Smith
Jul 9, 2018
Smith, Mary K. (Wells), 81, died peacefully on July 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Allen Smith.
Born in Jackson, MI, a daughter of the late Irving and Margaret (Will) Wells-Leedy, she lived in Barrington RI., for the past 3 years previously residing in Wellesley, MA. Mary...
Louis James Feil
Jul 7, 2018
Louis James Feil, 86, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 1:00-1:30 PM, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI. Graveside services will follow the visitation at Mears Cemetery in Mears, MI. Beacon Cremation...
Florence Gutowski Rockwall
Jul 4, 2018
Florence Gutowski Rockwall, 100, of Ludington, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at home. She was born February 16, 1918, in Manistee, the daughter of Jacob and Frances (Oleniczak) Gutowski.
Florence enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and playing cards. She loved keeping up to date on current events, staying sharp by solving crossword puzzles and telling it like it...
Eva L. Berumen
Jun 30, 2018
Eva L. Berumen, 69, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 23, 1948, in Edinburg, Texas, the daughter of Jose Tereso and Estanislada (Villarreal) Luevano.
Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved taking care of cooking for her family. She also enjoyed...
Gary Lee Erdman
Jun 26, 2018
Gary Lee Erdman, 64, of Rothbury, passed away June 26, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending and will be announced as they become available. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Dorothy Marie Smith
Jun 25, 2018
Dorothy Marie Smith, 86, of Ludington, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born December 17, 1931, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Williams.
Dorothy loved listening to music and dancing, solving crossword puzzles and going to the casino. Most of all, Dorothy loved taking care...
Marie Shaw
Jun 24, 2018
Marie Shaw, 76, passed away June 24, 2018. A Celebration of Marie's life will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Twin Lake United Methodist Church, 5940 Main . Twin Lake Michigan. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Terry Charles Valenzano
Jun 23, 2018
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, beloved husband, father, and friend Terry Valenzano passed away in his home at the age of 73. Born and raised in Oakland, California, he graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University in 1967. After joining Bechtel Corporation that same year, Terry travelled the world, living and...
James Alfred Atkins
Jun 23, 2018
James Alfred Atkins, 55, of Whitehall, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by his family June 23, 2018. Jim was born on September 23, 1962, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Ray and Harriet Atkins.
On May 1, 1982, Jim married Sally Brockert. Together they enjoyed 36 years of marriage and were...
Lois Wissner
Jun 20, 2018
Lois Ellen Wissner, 75, of Montague, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters at her side on June 20, 2018. Lois was born on December 17, 1942 to Elmer and Leone Thomas.
On May 6, 1961 Lois married Thomas Wissner. Together they were blessed with 43 years of marriage and 2 children. Lois worked at...
Carole Ann Hooper
Jun 19, 2018
Carole Ann Hooper, 74, of Pentwater, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon. She was born October 12, 1943, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Frizzell) Heath. Carole lived her life to the fullest marrying her sweetheart, Richard Hooper, whom she met at the age...
Jean Williams
Jun 19, 2018
Jean Williams, 65, passed away June 19, 2018. Jean is survived by her son Brian Angel of Beattyville, Kentucky; daughter, Jeanie Thompson of Amalia, Ohio; and her special friend of over 25 years, Paul Bumgardner, of Rothbury. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date by Father John of Queen of All Saints...
Harriet B. Cole
Jun 18, 2018
Harriet Beatrice Cole, 89, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 18, 2018. Harriet was born on August 15, 1928, the daughter of Lewis and Gwyneth Trim.
In 1952, Harriet married Max Cole. Together they were blessed with 3 children and 40 years of marriage until Max's death in 1992. Harriet worked as...
Evelyn Jane Wilkinson
Jun 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce Ev's passing on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the age of 75. Ev will be lovingly remembered by her devoted partner of 32 years Susan Hejdak. Fondly remember by her dear sister, Elaine (Jack) Belinger; dear niece, Kelly (Tim) Sahr; dear nephews, Brandon (Christina) Belinger, and Josh (Sheila) Prowant; and great-niece...
Chester Davidson Jr.
Jun 15, 2018
Chester Davidson Jr., 80, of Scottville, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born June 10, 1938, in Vallonia, Indiana, the son of Chester and Ocie (Acton) Davidson.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is...
Margaret Belle Darknell
Jun 15, 2018
Margaret Belle Darknell, 76, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Friday, June 15, 2018, at home. She was born November 2, 1941, in Traverse City, the daughter of Garry and Jennie (Ayers) Goodrich.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Pere Marquette Cemetery in Ludington.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere...
Ardith Rosella Merten
Jun 11, 2018
Mrs. Ardith Rosella Merten, age 79, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at home. She was born March 1, 1939, in Hart, to Adison and Rhodora (Forbear) Corliss. She graduated from Hart High in 1957 and went on to attend Business School in Muskegon.
She married Herbert F. Merten Jr on July 11, 1959. Ardith worked a...
Fidencio "Junior" Vasquez Jr.
Jun 11, 2018
Fidencio Vasquez Jr., age 63, of Hart, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Fidencio was born in Edinburg, Texas, on March 30, 1955, to Fidencio "Joe" Sr. and Maria "Lucy" Vasquez.
Junior attended Hart Public School. In his working career he worked for over 20 years at Gales IGA in Hart, for local area farmers during the...
Mary Jo Butcher
Jun 10, 2018
Mary Jo Butcher, 84, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus, in Muskegon. She was born July 4, 1933, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Maurice and Jessie (Shepherd) Marsh. Mary Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who in addition to being born on the 4th of July was a true firecracker....
