Obituary Listing

Nov 6, 2017

Robert Cary Blankenship, 94, of Hart, died Monday, November 6, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born September 20, 1923, in Flint, the son of Alvares and Grace Blankenship. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King -Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Nov 5, 2017

Catherine "Cathy" Susan Seelhoff, 65, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 4, 1952, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and Wilma (Tacktor) Olson.

Cathy was loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who was very proud of her 24 years of sobriety and of...

Nov 2, 2017

Martin Edward Shumsky, 93, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born December 6, 1923, in Suttons Bay, Michigan, the son of Martin A. and Beatrice (Hulet) Shumsky.

Martin was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US ARMY. He was a life-time...

Nov 2, 2017

Norman Roger Mikkelsen, 80, of Montague, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017.  He was born Oct 7, 1937, in Muskegon, MI.

Norman was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He was a life-time member of the VFW Post #3256. He served at the local post as  Post Commander for many years and was...

Nov 1, 2017

Gary L. Stewart, 73, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 after a long, and valiant battle with cancer.

Gary was born September 13, 1944 to parents Donald and Violet Stewart. Gary lived most of his life in the White Lake area. He was a longtime auto mechanic at Chet's Service Station in Whitehall, and retired...

Oct 31, 2017

Dr. Stanley Seuferer Jr., 63, died Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at his home in Ludington, Michigan.

Stan was born December 24, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Stanley and Ethel Seuferer. He graduated from Dowling Catholic High School and the University of Iowa.  His received a master's degree in microbiology from...

Oct 30, 2017

Douglas Paul McCallum, 66, of Ludington, died Monday, October 30, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born January 4, 1951, in Ludington, the son of George and Janet (Mowen) McCallum.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in...

Oct 27, 2017

Don William Zwade, 73, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly, Friday October 27, 2017. Don was born August 15, 1944 in Martinez, California to Harold Zawadowski and Virginia Gogola.

Don grew up in the Chicago area. In the late 1970's he and his first wife Pamela relocated to the Hart area where they purchased an asparagus farm. After...

Oct 25, 2017

Marie Beatrice Califf, 68, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017.  Marie was born July 23, 1949 to Irving and Lillian Shaffer.

Marie was a homemaker and worked hard to raise her 3 children. Family meant the most to Marie. She enjoyed hunting, dancing, fishing, bowling, cookouts and celebrating birthdays. She was a loving, fun, caring...

Oct 22, 2017

Timothy Craw, 74, of Ludington, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 22, 2017 of a heart attack. He was born Sept. 14, 1943 in Lafayette, Indiana, to Charles Craw Sr. and Helen Maple Craw.

Tim was a graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette. He was proud of his Purdue heritage, and was the second generation of his...

Oct 19, 2017

The world lost a kind and gentle soul on Thursday, October 19, 2017, when Audrey Lynn Miller, 19, left this world. First and foremost, Andrey was a caregiver and a helper. She was a member of the Direct Care Staff at Spectrum Community Services. Audrey made it her life's work to care for the vulnerable and downtrodden members of her...

Oct 19, 2017

Rhonda Kay Vanderlaan, 62, of Hart, died on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Arrangements are pending at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King -Hart Chapel, Hart. www.beaconfh.com

Oct 19, 2017

Curt James Gowen, 43, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 19, 2017, at home.  He was born February 14, 1974, in Manistee, the son of James and Burma (Leatherman) Gowen.

Curt was currently employed as a machine operator on 3 rd shift for Whitehall Industries in Ludington.  He was an avid U of M fan who loved...

Oct 17, 2017

Randall John Moran, 72, of Winnemucca, Nevada, formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 17, 2017.  He was born December 16, 1944 in Ludington, Michigan.

Randall grew up on his grandfather's farm on the Pere Marquette River. He graduated high school from St. Simon's and continued his education at Michigan State University. He...

Oct 17, 2017

Marsha Ketring, 71, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away October 17, 2017. She was born January 20, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Russel and Kathryn Carr.

Marsha attended Fairborn High School in Fairborn, Ohio. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Kerry Ketring.  On June 3, 1967, they were married. She graduated from...

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Myrna Joan Carlin, age 84 of Pentwater, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Mercy Health-Muskegon. She was born October 9, 1933 in Ludington to Myron and Alice (Gunberg) Myers. Myrna had obtained her Associates Degree from Oakland University and was a pre-school teacher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford, Michigan. She married Harold Hy Carlin on...

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. William M. Gardy, age 88, of Pentwater passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1929 to George and Mary (Seiwart) Gardy. Bill was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and had received the Navy Victory Medal. Mr. Gardy was employed as a steel cutter for General...

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Myrna Joan Carlin, age 84 of Pentwater, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Mercy Health-Muskegon. She was born October 9, 1933 in Ludington to Myron and Alice (Gunberg) Myers. Myrna had obtained her Associates Degree from Oakland University and was a pre-school teacher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford, Michigan. She married Harold Hy Carlin on...

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. William M. Gardy, age 88, of Pentwater passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1929 to George and Mary (Seiwart) Gardy. Bill was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and had received the Navy Victory Medal. Mr. Gardy was employed as a steel cutter for General...

Oct 15, 2017

Athena Jean Carson, 54, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017.  Athena was born March 29, 1963, the daughter of Paul and Priscilla Carson.

Athena worked as a supervisor at the Slocum Street Moka House. She was extremely dedicated to her "Moka family" and her cats. She also enjoyed fishing, Saturday night bonfires, antiques and helping...