Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 2, 2018

George Graham, 76, passed away Thursday August 2, 2018. At this time arrangements are pending. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Jul 29, 2018

Marshall F. Mattis II, of Ludington, died July 29, 2018, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus Grand Rapids. Marshall has joined those loved ones who have gone before him, his loving wife, Marcia Joy (Fearnow) Mattis; daughter, Cheryl; son, Joesph; mother, father, sister and many in-laws. Surviving sons, Roger, Marshall III, daughter in-law Katy, granddaughter Kelly, special sister in-law (and...

Jul 29, 2018

Rev. Dr. Ronald Lloyd Keller, our beloved husband, dad, and grandfather, passed into the presence of our Lord on Sunday morning, July 29, 2018, due to amyloid heart disease.

Ron is survived by his wife Judy Keller, children Jeff (Suzie) Keller & Beth (Steve) Legate and grandchildren Jacob & Jonathan Keller and Tucker & Charlie Legate.

Jul 25, 2018

Jeannette "Jean" Marie Terryn, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon.  She was born September 3, 1931, in Ludington, the daughter of Irven and Beatrice (Arnold) Castonia.

Jean retired from Elbridge Public Schools, where she was a secretary for over ten years.  In her spare time, Jean enjoyed...

Jul 24, 2018

Gerald Robert Buck Sr., 91, of Ludington, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, 24 July 2018.  He was born 31 May 1927, in Ludington, the son of Barney and Ruth Leone (Race) Buck.

Jerry's life stands as our role model for all of us to emulate him and feel so blessed to have...

Jul 20, 2018

Nancy Irene Dunn, 64, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 20, 2018 at her home. She was born on June 9, 1954 in Florence, AZ. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Jul 14, 2018

Richard D. Davis, 88, of Ludington, MI, beloved husband, father, grandfather , great-grandfather and teacher, passed away on July 14, 2018.  He was born in Norristown, PA on February 12, 1930 to William and Lois (Wentling) Davis.

Richard graduated from Norristown High School, class of 1948.  He attended Penn State, school of horticulture, the Warton School of...

Jul 14, 2018

Lee S. Vaught, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on July 14, 2018.  He was born in Lake Township on January 14, 1939, to Ernel and Phyllis (Ellis) Vaught.

Lee grew up in the Carr Settlement area until moving to Ludington with his family in 1953.  He later met...

Jul 10, 2018

Louise Frances Rainey, 80, of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mercy Health –Mercy Campus in Muskegon. She was born June 6, 1938 in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the daughter of Nye and Matite (Gaile) Estey.  She married James Albert Rainey, Jr. on December 8, 2001, and he preceded her in death on April 15, 2018.

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Jul 9, 2018

Smith, Mary K. (Wells), 81, died peacefully on July 9, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of Thomas Allen Smith.

Born in Jackson, MI, a daughter of the late Irving and Margaret (Will) Wells-Leedy, she lived in Barrington RI., for the past 3 years previously residing in Wellesley, MA. Mary...

Jul 7, 2018

Louis James Feil, 86, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, Georgia. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 1:00-1:30 PM, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Avenue, Hart, MI.  Graveside services will follow the visitation at Mears Cemetery in Mears, MI. Beacon Cremation...

Jul 4, 2018

Florence Gutowski Rockwall, 100, of Ludington, died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at home.  She was born February 16, 1918, in Manistee, the daughter of Jacob and Frances (Oleniczak) Gutowski.

Florence enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and playing cards.  She loved keeping up to date on current events, staying sharp by solving crossword puzzles and telling it like it...

Jun 30, 2018

Eva L. Berumen, 69, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 23, 1948, in Edinburg, Texas, the daughter of Jose Tereso and Estanislada (Villarreal) Luevano.

Eva was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved taking care of cooking for her family.  She also enjoyed...