Obituary Listing

Jan 26, 2018

Jeanne Marie Ingalls, 95, of Whitehall, died Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born April 27, 1922, in Chicago, the daughter of Victor and Esther (Sweers) Ruzicka.

Jeanne lived a long and rich life of self-reliance, creative flair, and thoughtful compassion for others. She dressed and carried herself with impeccable style. In her mind, her greatest achievement...

Jan 25, 2018

Danyel Lynn Vander Wall, 32, of Ludington, passed away January 25, 2018. She was born March 10, 1985, the daughter of Gary and Teresa Vander Wall.

Danyel was a very intelligent and educated woman. She received her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Palmer College of Chiropractic (Fl).  She was a member of the Ludington Running Club and...

Jan 19, 2018

Robert Edwin Hansen, 96, of Norton Shores, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018. Robert was born on May 29, 1921 to Hans and Helen (Sweet) Hansen

Robert married the former Doris Williams in 1941. Together they were blessed with 5 children, and 67 years of marriage until her death in 2008. Robert...

Jan 16, 2018

Marene Antoinette Davis, age 43, went to God's Garden on Jan. 16, 2018. Marene was born Sept. 22, 1974 in Detroit, daughter of Robert I. and Mary A. (Day) Davis.

Marene graduated from Three Rivers High School in Three Rivers, Michigan in 1992 and moved to Ludington in 1995.

Marene landed her...

Jan 12, 2018

Louise Mary Petersen, 92, of Ludington, died Friday, January 12, 2018, at Ludington Woods Living Center.  She was born December 5, 1925, in Chestonia Township, the daughter of Niel and Louise (Krulick) Louiselle.

Louise worked as a bookkeeper for many years in the Ludington Area.  She was a devote Christian who attended Trinity Evangelical Free Church and...

Jan 11, 2018

Alex Cloutier Jr., 83, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  He was born May 13, 1934, in Harbor Beach, the son of Alex and Lillian (Cray) Cloutier Sr.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Hilyard officiating. ...

Jan 8, 2018

Harley Allen Lamkin, 89, of Negaunee and Ludington, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at Tendercare of Ludington.  He was born October 19, 1928, in Whittaker, Michigan, the son of Edgar and Jesse (Kramer) Lamkin. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of...

Jan 8, 2018

Dorothy Louise Lorenz, 80, of Montague, passed away Monday January 8, 2018. Dorothy was born on December 4, 1937 to Nicholas and Louise DeFelice.

Dorothy worked as an LPN her entire career. She was blessed with 3 children in her life that she loved dearly. Dorothy enjoyed cooking for family and friends, antiquing, knitting, playing cards, socializing...

Jan 6, 2018

Reva Frances Schwass, 88, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at home.  She was born November 24, 1929, in Custer, the daughter of Claude and Erma (All) Love.

Reva was very involved with running Schwass Insurance Agency with her husband Philip.  She also was as a switchboard operator and worked on the election boards for...

Jan 6, 2018

William Edward Cavanaugh, 75, of Whitehall passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born December 18, 1942, to William II and Kathryn Cavanaugh.

Bill worked for SAPPI for many years. Sadly, Bill's first wife, Nancy, passed away in 1989. In 1991, he married the former Jacquelyn Schieber, and, together, they were blessed with 26 years of...

Jan 5, 2018

Carole Ann Kamhout, age 70, of Rothbury, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018. Carole was born on October 26, 1947 to Raymond and Joyce Van Slyke.

Carole enjoyed NASCAR, her dog and reading. She was a lifelong member of the Whitehall American Legion. Carole was a loving, spunky, caring, easy-going funny woman who will be deeply missed....

Jan 4, 2018

Otis Henry Jarvie, 85, of Ludington, passed away January 4, 2018, at Tendercare of Ludington. He was born March 21, 1932, in Sault Saint Marie, MI the son of Henry and Mabel (Cartwright) Jarvie.

Otis served as a corporal in the Army from 1953 to 55 where he was stationed in Germany. He was married to his...

Jan 4, 2018

Deborah Ann Bartoli, 54, of Muskegon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 4, 2018. Deborah was born on March 11, 1963.

Deborah was blessed with two boys that she loved dearly. She was very proud of their accomplishments and that her son Alexander had served in the Marines and Anthony in the Navy. She graduated from Whitehall High...

Jan 2, 2018

George Anthony Biermaker, age 67 of Hart, MI entered Eternal Life on Tuesday January 2, 2018 at Mercy Health- Sherman Campus. He was doing what he loved when God called him home.

George was born on May 19, 1950 in the Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Edna Lucille Biermaker and his father was deceased before he was...

Dec 29, 2017

Karen Cloutier, age 79, passed away quietly at the home of her daughter with her family by her side on December 29, 2017. Karen was born on September 21, 1938 to John and Rose Johnson in Ludington, Michigan.

Karen worked as a Certified Nurse Aid at Heartland Manor for over 20 years retiring at the age of...

Dec 28, 2017

John Culver Andrews, 68, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. John was born April 6, 1949 to Jack and Jeanette Andrews.

John enjoyed hunting, trapping, driving and being with his family. He was a witty, kind, honest, loving, hard-working man. He will be deeply missed.

John is survived by his daughter, Heather Andrews;...

Dec 27, 2017

Mary Macklam, 101, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. She was born December 4, 1916 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Lidia (Cech) Szendre. She married George Macklam on December 2, 1939, in Manistee.

Mary is survived by: her 3 children, Jean (Les) Sharp, Jo Ann Kidd, and George (Katherine Suber) Macklam; 10...

Dec 26, 2017

George R. Petersen Jr., 79, of Ludington, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born August 7, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Jeanette (Pederson) Petersen. He attended Longfellow Elementary School and graduated from Ludington High School in 1956. George married Kathryn Johnson in 1959 and they celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary...

Dec 22, 2017

Jennie (Jen) Kiyak, 98, of Ludington, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born February 1, 1919, in Fort Frances East, Ontario, the daughter of Jacob and Anastasia Harasymyk.

Jennie graduated from Fort Frances High School in 1935, and later from Fort Frances Business School. She was employed as an accountant/secretary until...

Dec 17, 2017

Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Gutierrez, age 62 of Hart, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017. Maria was born in Control, Tamaulipas, Mexico on August 10, 1955 to Trinidad and Elvia (Alvarado) Valladares. She married Raul Gutierrez in March of 1973. She was a homemaker.

Maria is survived by her husband Raul Gutierrez of Hart; one daughter, Noelia (Arturo)...