Obituary Listing

Dec 28, 2018

Arthur "Art" Paul Isham,78, of Ludington, died Friday, December 28, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 25, 1940, in Flint, MI, the son of Austin and Violet (Clem) Isham.

Art served in the US Army on the Signal Battalion, followed by 6 years with the National Guard. He was a member...

Dec 25, 2018

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Smith, 80, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born October 18, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Lee and Rose (Arnold) Smith.

Ken was a Veteran of Vietnam, serving 4 years in the US Air Force followed by 4 years in the US...

Dec 19, 2018

Lawrence John Burke, 88, of Baldwin, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at Florida Hospital of Wesley Chapel.  He was born July 13, 1930, in Maywood, Illinois, the son of Lawrence P. and Lucille Burke.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel,...

Dec 18, 2018

Howard Leroy Terryn, 97, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont.  He was born October 1, 1921, in Crystal Valley, the son of Peter and Vivian (Unger) Terryn.

Howard served in the US Army during World War II.

Howard grew up on the family farm and...

Dec 13, 2018

Dorothy "Dot" Louise Cargill, 91, of Hart was called home December 13, 2018. She was born on March 1, 1927 to the late William and Garnet Murphy of Scioto Furnace, Ohio. She married Lloyd "Bud" Richard Cargill on April 2, 1953.

Dorothy is survived by: her children, Dan (Jane) Cargill of New York, Rex (Cheryl) Cargill of...

Dec 12, 2018

Herbert G. Foster, 81, of Hart, passed away on December 12, 2018, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. He was born on May 3, 1937, to the late Herbert and Katherine (Staples) Foster. Herbert taught for 30 years at Hart Public Schools, as well as coaching the varsity baseball and junior varsity basketball teams. He was also a...

Dec 11, 2018

Scott James Erwin, age 53 of Whitehall, passed away December 11, 2018 while visiting in Canada.

He was the beloved son of Shawn and Don Erwin; Scott is also survived by his brothers, Don (Darlene) Erwin, Peter (special friend Julie) Erwin; his daughter, Ashley; grandson, Dustin; his nephews, Jacob and Ryan and his Veteran brothers in the...

Dec 11, 2018

George Edward (Ned) Dake Jr. passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in Whitehall, Mi.  He lived the last couple of years at White Lake Assisted Living and enjoyed the staff and other residents.   Ned, as he was always known by his friends, was born in Muskegon on July 20, 1920, to George Edward and Mignon Dake.

Ned...

Dec 10, 2018

Craig Casteel, 59, of Ludington, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids.  He was born November 22, 1959, in Owosso, Michigan.

Craig was currently working at Whitehall Industries, in Ludington, where he had been employed for 17 years.  In his spare time, Craig was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved...

Dec 9, 2018

Mary Ellen Glover, 74, of Pentwater, passed away on December 9, 2018. She was born January 29, 1944, the daughter of Lawrence and Romaine Freeland.Mary loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids, looking for deer, mushroom hunting, and gardening. Her granddaughter interviewed her for a class project, and she asked her what she wanted to be remembered for...

Dec 8, 2018

Carla S. Morat, age 50 of New Era, Michigan passed away on December 8, 2018. Carla was born May 2, 1968, to Dan and Mary Jane (Fuller) Morat. She is survived by her parents, her three children, Walter F. Hill, Giovanna K. Hill and Margherita R. Hill as well as her siblings, Carolee (Dan) Castle, Derick Morat, and Cynthia Larsen...

Dec 6, 2018

Yvonne Clock, age 90, of Whitehall, died Thursday, December 6, 2018. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2019 at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitehall.

Donations: Faith Lutheran Church 707 E. Alice St Whitehall 49461

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service- White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Dec 5, 2018

Jack LeMont Frost, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Jack was born on April 8, 1928 to Hazen and Charlotte Frost.

Jack served his country proudly in the US Army.

In keeping with his wishes cremation will take place and no service will take place at this time. A complete obituary is...

Dec 5, 2018

Hilda Duell, 67, of Twin Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Hilda was born on September 5, 1051 to Gordon and Esther Udell.

At this time a full obituary is in the process of being written and will be published as it becomes available. No public services are being planned at this time. Burial will take...

Dec 2, 2018

Lois Jean Larson, born July 29, 1932, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2018.

Some of you may remember Lois as a hairdresser, or maybe you saw her as a St. Simon's Bargain Center volunteer, or possibly worked with her at Wolverine as a fabric cutter. Wherever you may have known her from, she always...

Dec 2, 2018

David Peter Hopkins, Sr., 79, of Walkerville,  passed away on December 2, 2018. David was born November 23, 1939 to the late William and Gladys (Pender) Hopkins. David proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,...

Dec 2, 2018

Alpha Emily Podgorski, 104, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend of many, left us peacefully December 2, 2018, to find her place with God.  Always trusting the wisdom of God and following his guidance, Alpha was kind, strong, loving and lived to bless others.  The Pastor and Congregation of Peace Lutheran, Ludington nurtured Alpha's spirit and gave her strength;...

Dec 2, 2018

Jessie "Sue" Marie Gillan, 101, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Ludington Woods Living Center.  She was born August 26, 1917, the daughter of John and Elsie (Schoenherr) Westphal. She grew up and attended school in Detroit, Michigan. During World War II she worked in the Chrysler automobile factory making tanks for the war...

Nov 30, 2018

Carl Elliott, 64, of Whitehall, passed away shortly after Thanksgiving. He was born on April 14, 1954.

At this time arrangements are pending and will be announced as they become available.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Nov 30, 2018

Eleanor Madeline Lydens, 94, of Hart, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Oceana Medical Care Facility in Hart.  She was born August 19, 1924, in Hart, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Krause) Greiner.

Eleanor grew up on a dairy farm in Weare Township and attended St. Joseph's Parish School. Before her marriage, she worked...