Obituary Listing

Oct 29, 2018

Michael or those who knew him "Mickey" was born May 28, 1939 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Roy & Mildred Johnson. His family relocated to Kentucky for 3 years then settled into Whitehall where he graduated in 1958 with well wishes from teachers and staff.

He honorably served in the US Navy from 1959-1963. After his time in...

Oct 29, 2018

James "Jim" Michael Maher, 82, of Ludington, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at home.  He was born October 25, 1936, in Kalamazoo, the son of Robert and Helen (Cylka) Maher.

After graduating from Mendon Community School, Jim attended Western Michigan University until transferring to Wayne State University where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science.  Jim...

Oct 28, 2018

Linda Lou VanderLaan, 71, of Hart, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018, at home. She was born April 13, 1947, in Lexington, Tennessee, the daughter of Edward and Sudie (Miller) Dennison.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who loved being with her family. She always looked forward to Thanksgiving when she was able to...

Oct 28, 2018

Donald "Duck" Eugene Huntley, 74, of Holton passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018.  Duck was born on December 14, 1943 to Fremont and Ester Huntley.

Duck married Linda Drake in 1967. Together they were blessed with 5 children. Duck worked as an operating Engineer in the marine construction field for most of his career. He...

Oct 27, 2018

Mark Arthur Hendrickson II, died Saturday, October 27, 2018. Arrangements are pending. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Oct 27, 2018

Muriel May Harwood, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. Muriel was born on August 4, 1928, to Harold and Norma Benson.

Muriel was blessed with six children in her life. In 1951, she married Bruce Harwood and together they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage until his death in 1997. Muriel was a fur...

Oct 26, 2018

Paul K. VanWestrienen, age 80, of Kalamazoo, Michigan was born to Henry Artis VanWestrienen and Georgia Leone Kier VanWestrienen, he passed away at Oceana County Medical Care Facility on October 26, 2018. He fought a long battle from numerous illnesses.

He graduated from Kalamazoo High School in 1956 and earned the role as first chair clarinetist, furthering...

Oct 25, 2018

Pastor Thomas Victor Boehne, 67, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. He was born December 12, 1950, in Itasca, Illinois, the son of Victor and Ruth (Buck) Boehne.

Thomas was the pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church, in Ludington, for the past 18 years, prior to that, he was the pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Oct 22, 2018

Christopher Anthony Schaner, 17, of Hart, died unexpectedly Monday, October 22, 2018.  He was born August 28, 2001, in Muskegon.

Christopher was in his senior year at Hart High School, where he played baseball and football.  In his free time, he loved hunting and fishing.

Christopher is survived by: his mother and step-father, Jessica and...

Oct 22, 2018

Leora "Lee" Chapel, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Lee was born in Muskegon, the daughter of the late William and Eileen (Lorentz) Hoppe. She was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School and married her husband of 58 years, Ronald J. Chapel,...

Oct 22, 2018

Dolores Lavonne Leona Pietrzak (Petzak) Larson, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, at Medilodge of Ludington.  She was born the eldest daughter of Leona Marie and Edmund Bernard Pietrzak (Petzak) on April 12, 1929 in Ludington.

On June 25, 1948, Dolores married Otto Fred Larson.  They made their home on Lewis Street in...

Oct 18, 2018

Randy Lee Cole, 48, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018.  Randy was born on October 11, 1970, to Jack and Norma Cole.

Randy married Yolanda Meza on October 9, 1989. Together they were blessed with 3 children. Randy enjoyed fishing, tinkering with mechanical things, working on cars, gardening, his cats and his family. He was...

Oct 14, 2018

Mary Louise Bedau, 94, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Mary was born on July 24, 1924 to William and Dorothy Weise. Mary married David Bedau in Park Ridge, Illinois. Together they were blessed with 74 years of marriage and 3 children. Upon graduation from high school Mary worked for the American Dietetic Association and later in life...

Oct 14, 2018

Linda Sue Dalton (Sinkula), 67, of Ludington, MI, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018.  Born November 28, 1950 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Violet Sinkula.

She is survived by her three sons, Kevin "Rusty" Dalton and his wife, Kristy of Ludington, MI, Tim Dalton of Kalamazoo, MI and Patrick...

Oct 11, 2018

Clarence "Rick" Riegling, 70, of Holton, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Rick was born on September 28, 1948. He worked as an engineer for many years and was proud of his career. He married Celia Lora in 2002.  Rick enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, being with his family and traveling to the Dominican Republic. He...

Oct 7, 2018

Lloyd Clifford Stoltz, 87, of Shelby, died Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby.  He was born July 7, 1931, in Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada, the son of Myrle and Olivet (Learn) Stoltz.

Lloyd served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan.  He worked at Tensar in Akron, New...

Oct 5, 2018

Marie Joanne Mahan, 87, passed away at home after an extended illness. Born Marie Joanne Herrygers on May 16, 1931 to John and Maria (Braspenninx) Herrygers; she was the youngest of eleven children. She grew up in Oceana County and married her husband of 67 years, Melvin A. Mahan, on December 9, 1950 and together they raised five children. Marie's...

Oct 1, 2018

David Allen Brow, 76, of Montague, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 due to complications during surgery. David was born in Muskegon on September 1, 1942 to Elmer and Lucile (Stever) Brow.

David was a long time resident of Muskegon.  He attended Muskegon Public Schools and graduated in 1961. After high school, he served his country proudly...

Sep 30, 2018

Virginia Louise (VanderLaan) Pekich, 97, of Hart, passed away September 30, 2018, and Tom Pekich Jr., 94, of Hart, passed away January 9, 2016. Virginia and Tom joined their hearts in marriage July 29, 1967, in Muskegon. Tom proudly served his country in the US Navy, June 1942 April 1947. Virginia and Tom are survived by: their children, Fred...

Sep 30, 2018

Ubenceslado "Ben" Isaguirre, 76, of Mears, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018, at home.  He was born September 28, 1942, in Combes, Texas. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com