Obituary Listing

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

Aug 28, 2018

Gayle Ann Wilson, 70, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Gayle was born on February 15, 1948.

Gayle was blessed with 6 children in her life. She was a member of New Life Church and enjoyed her church family to the fullest extent. She worked as an outreach director at the church as well as...

Aug 26, 2018

LaVerle May Settler, 97, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. LaVerle was born on February 26, 1921, the daughter of Harry and Gertie Cole.

In 1941, LaVerle married Leo Settler. Together they were blessed with 3 children and 62 years of marriage until his death in 2003.  When the children where young, she helped her...

Aug 23, 2018

James "Jim" Clinton Yeager Sr., 82, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  He was born January 29, 1936, in Ludington, the son of Paul and Elverna (DuVall) Yeager.

Jim served in the US ARMY and had been a member of the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post #76,...

Aug 21, 2018

John Thomas Oszust, 81, of Scottville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born September 10, 1936, in Hemlock, the son of John and Helen (Zimmer) Oszust.

John enjoyed hunting, bowling and playing softball.  He loved travelling and camping, and was an avid gardener.  John attended St. Simon Catholic Church in...

Aug 20, 2018

Barbara Arlene Morell, 78, of Ludington, died Monday, August 20, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born August 27, 1939, in Pentwater, the daughter of Lester and Viva (Peterson) Squire.

Barbara is survived by: her children, Victor White of Ludington, Charles Morell of Ludington and Lorie Morell of Ludington; her sister, Norma Ingalls...

Aug 20, 2018

Elizabeth Lucille Morin, 89, of Ludington, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at home.  She was born November 25, 1928, in Ludington, the daughter of Ellsworth and Mary (Drabenstott) French.

Elizabeth worked as a nurse's aide at Baywood Nursing Home in Ludington for several years, and later in housekeeping at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington for over...

Aug 20, 2018

Martha J. Brubaker, 87, of Hart, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart. She was born August 28, 1930, the daughter of Chester and Josephine (Evans) Mack.

Martha worked as the custodian at Golden Community Schools for 17 years and later at Powers Store of Hart for several...

Aug 13, 2018

Jeffery Arthur Barker, 61, of Whitehall, passed away August 13, 2018. Jeffery was born on February 14, 1957 to George and Lucille Barker. In keeping with his wishes cremation will take place. Services will take place a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service- White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Aug 13, 2018

Jeffrey John Emery, 54, of Mears, died unexpectedly Monday, August 13, 2018, Mercy Health Sherman Campus in Muskegon. He was born June 23, 1964 in Detroit.

Jeff was working as a hi-lo operator at Chassix, in Montague, where he had been employed for the past 17 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

Aug 13, 2018

Dorothy Jensen, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 4, 1921, in Ludington, the daughter of Nels and Serene (Petersen) Lund.

Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and foster mother to over 100 children.  She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church...

Aug 11, 2018

Nancy Marlene Morell, 75, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 11, 2018, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility.  She was born February 21, 1943, in Grand Rapids.

Nancy worked as a cashier at Meijer for many years.  In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, and traveling, especially the trips through the Scottville...

Aug 6, 2018

Alexandra "Sandy" Kay Meeker, 76, of Ludington, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 27, 1942, in Ludington, the daughter of David and Kaziemara (Draminski) Boguszewski.

In her youth, Sandy enjoyed ballet and tap dancing.  She also enjoyed going dancing at Johnny's, in Custer, where she met...

Aug 5, 2018

Doris Conley, 83, of Ludington, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Medilodge of Ludington.  She was born June 14, 1935. Arrangements are pending. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere-Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Aug 5, 2018

Robert "Bob" Eugene Cousins, 49, of Montague, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 5, 2018, at home. He was born July 12, 1969, in Muskegon, the son of James and Cleolla (Vermillion) Cousins Sr. Bob enjoyed riding motorcycles, driving his truck, talking on the cb radio and listening to country music. Bob is survived by: his mother, Cleolla Cousins of Montague; his...

Aug 5, 2018

James Carlton Goff Jr., 59, of Hart, died Sunday, August 5, 2018, at Lakeshore Hospital in Hart.  He was born April 20, 1959, in Rota, Spain, the son of James and Betty Goff. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a late date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Aug 2, 2018

Paul Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 65, of Hart, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at home. He was born July 13, 1953, in Hart, the son of Joseph and Theda (Cummins) Vanden Heuvel.

Paul was a friendly guy who enjoyed going out for coffee and talking with his family and...

Aug 2, 2018

Donald James Brandel, 80 years, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, surrounded by his family that he deeply loved.

Donald was born in Hart, Michigan on October 10, 1937, to George and Thelma Brandel.  He grew up on the family farm until proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force.  In 1962, he married...