Gerard "Jerry" O'Meara
Feb 23, 2018
Mr. Gerard K. "Jerry" O'Meara, age 89 of Hart, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 surrounded by loving family. Jerry was born in Detroit on May 13, 1928 to James and Nora (Hopkins) O'Meara. He married the former Betty Mortiere in Detroit on July 10, 1948 and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2009.
Jerry...
Christopher Vanblargan
Feb 22, 2018
Christopher Clayton Vanblargan, 37, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 22, 2018. Chris was born on November 26, 1980 to Clayton and Lynn Vanblargan.
In 2015 Chris married the former Sandra Malone. Together they were blessed with one child Jaxon that joined his step-brother Liam to make a family of four. Chris worked as a...
Ruth Caroline Meissner
Feb 22, 2018
Ruth Meissner, 97, of Ludington, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born in Ludington on August 19, 1920 to Arthur William and Esther Amelia (Peterson) Augustson.
Ruth is survived by her four children, Druscilla Lyon, Mary Meissner, John Meissner, Jr. (Palm Springs, California), and Gregory Meissner; five grandchildren, Brent...
Nicholas Joseph Coccia
Feb 21, 2018
Nicholas Joseph Coccia, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Lake Orion, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born June 11, 1955, in Detroit, the son of Anthony and Eugenia (Beau) Coccia.
Nick was a Veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm serving in the Air Force and Air National...
Gina Mackay-Yhamel
Feb 21, 2018
Gina Lea Mackay-Yhamel, 45, of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Gina was born on April 1, 1972 to Dave and Elizabeth Mackay.
Gina graduated from Ravenna High School in 1991. Immediately following graduation she joined the US Army. She served her country proudly for 22 years which included tours of duty in Germany, Cuba, Iraq,...
Terry L. Bittel
Feb 20, 2018
Terry L. Bittel, 69, of Scottville, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at home. He was born July 2, 1948, in Ludington, the son of Norman and Mary (Kashich) Bittel. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Charles Bruce Lindsey
Feb 17, 2018
Charles Bruce "Chuck" Lindsey, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away February 17, 2018, with family and friends praying by his side at Select Specialty Hospital in Muskegon. Chuck passed away in the loving, sweet arms of his lifetime love, wife, and partner of 34 ½ years Juella "Julie" Lindsey.
Chuck's courageous seven year brave...
Daniel Lee Cameron
Feb 17, 2018
Daniel Lee Cameron, 71, of Pentwater, died Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born July 10, 1946, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Eileen (Brunke) Cameron. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in the Pentwater Township Cemetery in the spring. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-King Hart Chapel is...
Marleah Yvonne Bursley
Feb 16, 2018
Marleah Yvonne Bursley, 70, of Montague, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Marleah was born October 17, 1947 to John and Lucy Bursley.
Marleah was blessed with one child in her life. Marleah enjoyed shopping, arts and crafts, and knitting. She was a sweet, kind, strong-willed, compassionate caring woman. She will be deeply missed.
Marleah...
Lloyd Arnouts
Feb 13, 2018
Lloyd Robert Arnouts, 70, of Montage, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Lloyd was born on March 11, 1947 to Herman and Lois Arnouts.
Lloyd attended Orchard View High School. After graduation he served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was blessed with 5 children. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR....
Richard Joseph Graczyk
Feb 13, 2018
Richard Joseph Graczyk, 79, of Ludington, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was born January 21, 1939, in Ludington, the son of Albert and Gertrude (Ozminski) Graczyk.
Rich graduated from St. Simon School in 1957. Afterwards he worked as a salesman for Jiroch's Tobacco and Candy from 1957 to 1979...
Josephine Martz
Feb 10, 2018
Josephine "Jay" Martz, 97, of Ludington, Michigan, Hamlin Township, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. Josephine Marek was born August 25, 1920, in Ludington, Michigan, to Anthony and Mary (Motika) Marek. She grew up in Ludington, Michigan, Amber Township and attended Lincoln Valley School and Ludington High School. She left high...
Steven Lee Lamb
Feb 9, 2018
Mr. Steven Lee Lamb, 59, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born March 7, 1958, in Hart to Donald and Verna (Daggett) Lamb.
Steve graduated from Pentwater High School in 1977 and he was employed in Maintenance for the Village of Pentwater. He married the...
Lorraine Hughes-Kosnick
Feb 8, 2018
Lorraine Hughes-Kosnick, 87, of Montague, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born December 21, 1930 to Ludwig and Minnie Schmidt.
In 1950, Lorraine married Richard Hughes Sr. Together they were blessed with 62 years of marriage and 2 children. In 2012, Richard passed away. Lorraine married Howard Kosnick in 2013 and he survives her. Lorraine...
Lola Lou Scheid
Feb 4, 2018
Lola Lou Scheid, 88, of Whitehall, formerly of Ida, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. She was born November 8, 1929, in Lulu, Michigan, the daughter of Ira and Josephine (Manore) Holtz.
Lola retired from Howmet, in Whitehall, where she had been employed for over 20 years. In her...
Kenneth Eugene Wessell
Jan 31, 2018
Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Freesoil, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at home. He was born September 3, 1951, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of Rolland and Alice (Keller) Wessell.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington,...
Marcia Anne Dobb
Jan 30, 2018
Marcia Anne Dobb, 72, of North Muskegon, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Marcia will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Marcia was a teacher at Muskegon Public School which she enjoyed greatly as well as shopping. First and foremost was always her family.
Marcia...
William Dee Brooks
Jan 29, 2018
Mr. William Dee Brooks, age 74, of Dade City, FL, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at Marliere Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, FL. He was born February 6, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing of Battle Creek, Michigan as a machinist, until his retirement. Bill married the former Patricia Ann Carpenter in...
James Earl Cooper
Jan 28, 2018
James Earl Cooper, 97 years of age, completed his Christian faith journey on January 28, 2018, stepped into his forever home and was welcomed by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Formerly, Jim resided at 706 Franklin in Ludington, but for the past 15 years received compassionate care at Tendercare of Ludington. Jim was born in Ludington on June...
Linda Jean Cechura
Jan 27, 2018
Mrs. Linda Jean Cechura, age 66, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born March 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, CA to Herbert and Cathy Kleyn. She was a homemaker and a teacher's aide at Oceana Christian School. She married Michael Cechura on March 10, 1990 in Holton.
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