Obituary Listing

Dec 7, 2017

Loretta Jane Dennis, 94, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 7, 1923, in Ludington, the daughter of William and Maryanna (Kowalczyk) Sherlock.

Loretta worked at the Ludington Daily News prior to being married. While her children were young, Loretta stayed home and took care...

Dec 4, 2017

Steven Michael Schrepper, age 59, of Shelby, formerly of Kalamazoo passed away on December 4, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Steve was born on November 13, 1958 in Kalamazoo, the son of Jerome and Barbara Schrepper.  Steve married his true love, Deborah Lynn Miller on September 16, 2000 in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.  Steve and Deb enjoyed several anniversaries in...

Dec 2, 2017

Diane Marie Smith, 58, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, at home.  She was born January 18, 1959, in Ludington, the daughter of Homer and Hazel (Herkimer) Bennett.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com...

Dec 1, 2017

Robert Richard Piszcek, age 81, passed away December 1, 2017. Robert ws born on May 18, 1936. At this time arrangements are pending and will be announced as they become available. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Dec 1, 2017

Adam Thomas Tabor, age 29, of Whitehall, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on December 1, 2017. Adam was born on February 9, 1988.

Adam enjoyed going to the beach, music festivals, his dog, canoeing, hiking and spending time with his son. He was a compassionate, loving, generous gentle soul who will be deeply missed.

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. George Lloyd Routley, age 71 of Hart, passed away Thursday November 30, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1946 in Walkerville, Michigan to Lawrence and Irene (Woodward) Routley. George married the former April Payne in Hart on February 20, 1971. He was employed for forty years as a furnace operator at Howmet Corp.

George was...

Nov 30, 2017

Mr. Charles Edward Jeffries, age 61 of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. He was born in Hart, Michigan on June 1, 1956, the youngest son of Albert and Florence (Benesch) Jeffries II.

Charles lived most of his adult life at several adult foster care providers in the Muskegon area, where he attended the Wesley School...

Nov 29, 2017

Mrs. Denise Marie Stewart, age 61 of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart, Michigan on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State University...

Nov 29, 2017

David Mabley Allshouse, 79, of Whitehall, MI, was born in Owosso, MI on November 29, 1938 and passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

David and Helen (Moreno) have been married for 59 years. Together they were blessed with 4 beautiful girls.  David owned Allshouse Crown & Bridge and just recently retired. Over the years,...

Nov 27, 2017

William "Lil Bill" John Wilson, 71, of Twin Lake, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017. Bill was born on October 24, 1946, to William and Rose Wilson.

Bill worked for Howmet for many years as a machinist. In 1990, he married the former Bambi Lewis. Together they were blessed with 27 years of marriage. Bill served his...

Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Dennis Edwin Hedinger, age 75 of Hart, passed away Saturday November 25, 2017 at home. He was born on November 27, 1941 in St. Anthony, Indiana, the son of Frank and Mary Ann (Bolte) Hedinger. After high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served from 1959 to 1963. He served in Morocco, and at Empire Air...

Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Scott Edward Fuce died unexpectedly from a heart attack on November 25 th in Grand Rapids, MI, at the age of 55.

Scott was born on July 13 th , 1962, in East Lansing, MI. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1985 with a degree in theatre and creative writing. He married his best friend ...

Nov 25, 2017

Katherine Elaine Hall (Tobin), aged 82, of Montague, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 25th 2017. Katherine was born in Muskegon, MI on December 5th 1934. She graduated from Muskegon High School in 1953 and married Bruce E. Hall on June 23, 1956.

Katherine had an associate's degree from Central Michigan University and taught school prior to having...

Nov 25, 2017

Mrs. Elizabeth Hiscock, age 93 of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. She was born on November 3, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Warren and Elizabeth (Huggett) Fenn. Elizabeth married Francis Hiscock on June 27, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She obtained her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Western Michigan University and was a public...

Nov 20, 2017

Helen Ann Eilers, 84, of Montague, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017. She was born October 15, 1933, the daughter of Loren and Dorothy Mason.

Helen was a lifelong resident of Montague, She worked for Shellcast Inc. as a supervisor for many years until her retirement in 1995. In 1953, she married Jack Eilers. Together, they were...

Nov 19, 2017

Robert Herman Bailey, 79, of Custer, passed away on a perfect morning for hunting, November 19, 2017, surrounded by his family.   He spent his final days at home on Lost Lake after having surgery and battling pneumonia.

He was born to Robert and Helen Bailey (Guild) in Lowell, MI on May 11, 1938.  He was preceded in...

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Lynn Koposky, age 76 of Hart, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017. She was born on December 11, 1940 in Detroit to Frank and Ada (Hill) Pipok. Nancy married Ronald J. Koposky, in October of 1975, in Fremont, Michigan. Nancy enjoyed every moment of her life she got to share with family and friends. She was a loving...

Nov 15, 2017

Charles "Ike" John Budzynski, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.  He was born March 20, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Emma (Baushke) Budzynski.

Ike as was Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the US Marine Corps, and was a member of the American Legion Post 76...

Nov 8, 2017

Mr. Kevin L. Stafford, age 56, of Walkerville passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Kevin was born in Muskegon on September 2, 1961 to Raymond and Irene (Hoffman) Stafford. He was a graduate of Walkerville High School with the Class of 1979 and was employed as a Journeyman Pipe Fitter with Local 174 in Coopersville. Kevin served his country...

Nov 7, 2017

Peter Norman Palmer, 89, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born November 7, 1928, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Carlton Evald and Martha Irene (Martinson) Palmer.

Peter attended the University of Michigan where he played football and was catcher on the baseball team, and...