Obituary Listing

Apr 21, 2018

Walter Francis Willacker, 83, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.  Walter was born on June 15, 1934 to Henry and Helen Willacker. Walter married Marilyn Anderson on June 25, 1955. Together they were blessed with 4 children and 62 years of marriage. Walter worked for Hooker Chemical and then later Howmet. He enjoyed fishing, camping, fixing and...

Apr 20, 2018

Valentin Vela, 68, of Hesperia, died Friday, April 20, 2018, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  He was born June 16, 1949, in Rio Grande City, 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

Apr 20, 2018

Michael James Moersch, 67, of Whitehall (Formerly of Lansing) passed away suddenly on Friday April 20, 2018.

Mike was born on July 28, 1950 to Frank and Helen (Tretheway) Moersch in Escanaba, Michigan. He graduated from Holy Name High School, class of 1968, and received his bachelor's degree in 1977 from Viterbo College in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. Mike...

Apr 17, 2018

Richard Canniff, 63, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Richard was born on July 1, 1954 to Robert and Mary Canniff.

In 1972 Richard married Shelley Johnson. Together they were blessed with 45 years of marriage and 2 children. Richard worked for Riceland Foods in Arkansas for many years. In 1999 his family relocated to...

Apr 17, 2018

Commander Byron "By" R. Higgins, 88, U.S. Navy retired, has ended his final patrol Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He will leave behind his shipmate wife of 65 years, Patricia "Paddy" and their children, his beloved "3 K's": Kerry, Kevin, and Kelly. Daughter Kerry and husband Paul live here in the home port of Ludington; son Kevin and wife Debbie...

Apr 17, 2018

Edward Allen Miller, Walkerville, peacefully passed away April 17, 2018 from malignant melanoma.  His positive attitude and humor stayed with him to the end.  He was born May 29, 1950 to Ava and Helen Miller in Muskegon and moved to Walkerville when he was 9 years old.  He was raised on a farm and continued to love farming all...

Apr 15, 2018

Mr. James Albert Rainey Jr., 74, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was born November 26, 1943, in Providence, R.I. to James and Lillian (McCarthy) Rainey, Sr.  He married the former Louise Anderson December 8, 2001, and she survives him. James served his country in the US...

Apr 13, 2018

Brandon Sevrey, 34, of Muskegon passed away Friday, April 13, 2018. Brandon was born on June 1, 1983, to Robert Sevrey Jr. and Lois Mueller.

Brandon graduated from Orchard View High School in 2001. After high school, he married Brittany Whyte. He worked tirelessly for his family for 11 years at East Muskegon Sheet Metal. Brandon was...

Apr 10, 2018

Janet Louise Houseman, age 77, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Janet was born on January 22, 1941 to Gerald and Alice Burns. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is pending for Janet Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Apr 10, 2018

Richard Val Jensen (Dick), age 82, of Muskegon, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Richard was born on February 2, 1936 to Valdemar and Rosalie Jensen.

Dick was blessed with 5 children in his life. Dick served his county in the United States Air Force. He worked as a quality Control Technician for many years until his...

Apr 5, 2018

Marion Ethel Arsenault, age 92, of Wyandotte, MI, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Marion was born of August 20, 1925 to Henry and Eliza LaBelle. Cremation will take place and no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Apr 3, 2018

Thomas Joseph Foster, Jr., 72, of Hart, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Tom was born on March 28, 1946, in Hart, to Thomas Joseph and Kathleen (Roche) Foster, Sr. and graduated from Hart High School in 1964. Tom married Linda Mitteer on June 19, 1965 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in Hart. He worked at Howmet Corporation for...

Apr 3, 2018

Philip Louis Olejarczyk, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Philip was born on November 22, 1941 to Chester and Evelyn Olejarczyk.

Philip served his country proudly in the US Air Force. He enjoyed bowling, church where he taught Sunday School, music, and visiting with friends. He was a fun-loving, caring man who will be deeply...

Apr 2, 2018

April Ann Elliott, age, 58, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. April was born on April 12, 1959 to Charles and Mona Moulds.

April was blessed with 4 children in her life. She was an animated, fun-loving woman. She enjoyed entertaining, collecting Raggedy Ann Dolls, garage sales, and bargain hunting. April touched the lives of...

Apr 1, 2018

Hugh Gust Heuer Gannon, 81, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. Hugh was born on March 7, 1937 to Harold and Crystal Heuer. After Harold's death, he was adopted by Guy Gannon who married his mother.

Early in life he was a merchant Marine and sailed the Great Lakes. He then joined the Air Force...

Mar 27, 2018

Carol Jean Kanouse, 76, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Carol was born on December 9, 1941 to Cecil and Sylvia Morse.

Carol was blessed with 4 children in her life. She worked for Metal Works in Ludington for many years. Later after retirement she managed Angelus Bookstore in Ludington. She was a member of...

Mar 26, 2018

Laura Jane Petersen, 93, of Hamlin Twp., passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at home. She was born June 20, 1924 in New Castle, PA. Cremation will take place and no services will be held. A complete obituary will be posted later this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Mar 24, 2018

Mr. Lloyd Kenneth Anderson, 56, of Pentwater, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018.   Lloyd was born April 4, 1961 in Hart to Gilbert and Adrian Jane (Loe) Anderson. He was a graduate of Pentwater High School Class of 1979. Lloyd enjoyed bicycle riding, fishing, hunting and camping.

Lloyd is survived by his brother, Vernon Anderson of Ludington. He...

Mar 21, 2018

Joan Lois Engfer, age 82, of Ludington, passed away March 21, 2018. Joan was born on November 1, 1935 to Lewis and Stella Osborn.

Joan married Herbert Engfer on June 9 th , 1956. Together they were blessed with 2 children and 52 years of marriage until his death on July 29 th , 2008. Joan was...

Mar 21, 2018

Carol J. Hammerle, age 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2018 at her home in Pentwater. She was born on September 6, 1935 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Fred and Ruby (Curtis) Brown, and was the youngest of three children, with two brothers Bill and Carl.

At age 9 Carol moved with her family to Michigan...