Obituary Listing

Sep 24, 2018

Aaron Earl Schultz, 83, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018. Aaron was born on February 11, 1935 to Edgar and Clarabell Schultz.

Aaron served his country proudly in the US Army. After his time in the military he worked for Sappi Paper Mill in Muskegon until his retirement in 1997. He was an intelligent man...

Sep 23, 2018

Thomas Allen Gilbert, 70, of Whitehall, formerly of Walkerville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018, at SKLD Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Whitehall.  He was born February 28, 1948, in Walkerville, the son of Lester and Lulu (Monroe) Gilbert.

Tom worked as a mechanic at the Corner Garage in Walkerville for several years.  In his spare time, Tom...

Sep 20, 2018

Corwin John Rotta, 88, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1930, in Ludington, the son of Capt. Bernard and Velma (Phillips) Rotta.

Corwin married Sharilyn Kay Kucaj on April 2, 1966, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington.

Corwin joined the...

Sep 20, 2018

Raymond "Pete" Alexander Bernoske, 71, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. Ray was born on September 29, 1946, in Royal Oak, Michigan.

He graduated from Ludington High School class of 1966. Ray proudly served his country while stationed in Germany from 1966 to 1968. Raymond was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist E4, United...

Sep 19, 2018

Gilbert C. Larsen of Ludington passed away on September 19, 2018. He was born in Ludington to Edward W. and Eleanor Kruse Larsen on February 29, 1924. He attended Ludington schools and graduated from Cadillac High School. Gil joined the U.S. Army in 1943. He served in the ETO during World War II in the 3rd Army as a...

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