Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn M. Bossi, age 76 of Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home. She was born January 9, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Tony and Mary Mazutis. Mrs. Bossi was a homemaker.

She is survived by one son, Richard Willner and one daughter, Patricia Mary Ozborn, both of Newport News, VA; nine grandchildren;...

Mar 20, 2018

Danny Lee Nelson, 60, of Newaygo, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at home.  He was born July 10, 1957, in Flint, Michigan. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Mar 19, 2018

Richard Earl Clark, 69, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Richard was born on August 12, 1948 to Frank and Nellie Clark.

Richard was blessed with 3 children in his life. He served his country proudly in the US Army from 1968-1969 during the Vietnam War. Richard worked for SPX in Muskegon for many years until his...

Mar 19, 2018

Arthur Edward Witzke, 77 passed away Monday March 19th in Whitehall Michigan. He was born on September 15, 1940 to Arthur and Anna Witzke.

When Art was 12 years old, his family moved from Chicago Il, to make a home in Montague Mi. In April 1964, Art married Sally Ann, the girl he knew many years before...

Mar 16, 2018

James Sam Italia, 80, of Ludington, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington.  He was born May 12, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Mar 14, 2018

Jerry Gene Spencer, 85, passed away at his home with his family close by in Hart, Michigan, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, following a long health related battle.

Jerry was born April 9, 1932 in Hart, Michigan to Eugene and Leona (McKee) Spencer.  Jerry graduated from Hart High School in 1950 and went on to Michigan State University...

Mar 13, 2018

John Richard Rodgers, 96, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at home.  He was born January 28, 1922, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Harry and Priscilla (Meger) Rodgers.

John was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy and was a Pearl Harbor survivor.  He was an active member of...

Mar 10, 2018

Daniel Marlow Coates, 72, went home to be with Our Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 10, 2018, after a four year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on August 25, 1945, in Flint, Michigan. He moved to Ludington, Michigan, when he was 13, and resided there...

Mar 10, 2018

June Norma Wright, 85, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Medilodge of Ludington.  She was born November 3, 1932, in Otsego, the daughter of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright.

June loved everyone and especially enjoyed writing and reciting poetry, and making people laugh with her sense of humor.  She was known for the beautiful...

Mar 9, 2018

William "Bill" Gerald Anderson Sr., 92, of Ludington, died Friday, March 9, 2018, at home with his wife, Barb, by his side.  He was born June 1, 1925, in Muskegon, the son of Ernest and Cecil (Squires) Anderson.

Bill was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy, and was a member of the...

Mar 9, 2018

James Scott Ruszkowski (Jim) of Muskegon, Michigan, age 62, passed away of a heart attack at home on Friday, March 9th, 2018. He was born on September 13th, 1955 to Andrew S. and Edith M. (Newman) Ruszkowski in Grand Rapids, and raised in Marne, MI Jim was a 1973 Coopersville High School graduate and played drums in the Coopersville High...

Mar 7, 2018

Phillip N. Smith, age 80, passed away at home in Hart on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 following a short battle with cancer. Phil was born August 26, 1937 in Muskegon to Nicholas and Glenowyn (Sutherlund) Smith and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1956.

Phil married his high school sweetheart, Jeanne (Picard) on February 7,...

Mar 4, 2018

Mr. Harold "Hal" Carlin, age 91, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born April 7, 1926, in Rochester, NY to William and Minnie (Weiss) Cohen.  Following graduating from high school, Hal graduated from Central Michigan University and then obtained his Master's Degree from Michigan State University. Hal was a teacher...

Mar 3, 2018

Stephen Joseph Zuder, age 72, passed away March 3, 2018. Stephen was born April 7, 1945 to Steve and Mary Zuder.

On May 27, 1964 Stephen married the former Lorraine Croff. Together they were blessed with 53 years of marriage. Stephen worked for White Lake Landfill as a hazardous truck driver. He loved his dog, was an...

Mar 2, 2018

Lois Jean Mitchell, 90, of Irons, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, March 2, 2018, with her loving husband, Al, by her side at Oakview Medical Care in Ludington.  She was born September 16, 1927, in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Alice (DeWitt) Chadderdon.

Lois was a graduate of LaPorte High...

Feb 28, 2018

Mrs. Celene Eleanor Idema, 92, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital.  She was born September 22, 1925, in Grand Rapids to Franklin and Mary (Barton) Idema. She was a graduate of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Celene obtained her master's degree in Library Science and was a librarian for the Grand Rapids Public Library...

Feb 27, 2018

Hannah Elizabeth Schubert, 71, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Hannah was born on February 15, 1947 to Paul and Anna Brabson. Cremation will take place an no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Feb 27, 2018

Shirley Hill, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Cremation will take place and no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Feb 25, 2018

Gretha Mae Moak, 83, of Pentwater, died Sunday, February 25, 2018, at home with her family by her side.  She was born July 28, 1934, in Hart, the daughter of Frederick and Hazel (Wagner) Immer.

Gretha graduated from Pentwater High School in 1952.  She furthered her education at Alma College where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in...

Feb 23, 2018

Paul Gerard Rolewicz Sr., age 70, was peacefully received into God's arms on Friday, February 23, 2018. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 19, 1947 to Harry and Lucille Rolewicz.

In July of 1971, Paul married Joan Luttrull. Together they were blessed with 46-7/12 years of marriage, 5 children, and 14 grandchildren. Paul served his...