Obituary Listing

Oct 13, 2017

Shirley Ann Letts, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 13, 2017.

She was born in Sturgis, Michigan on May 24, 1955 to Milton and Gladys (Churgo)

Letts. Shirley grew up and attended school in Marshall. She moved around a lot as a

young adult before beginning her nursing career and...

Oct 12, 2017

Charlene Lynn Essex, age 70, of Rothbury, passed away October 12, 2017. Charlene was born on February 19, 1947. In keeping with her wishes cremation will take place and no services will be held. Charlene is survived by her husband; Dale Essex; children, Larry (Angela) Santos, John Santos and Tammy Santos; grandchildren, Wendy, Shawn, Hailie, Nicole, Ashton, Sierra and Chance;...

Oct 11, 2017

Aleatha Lynn Cox, 66, of Ludington died due to a house fire October 11, 2017, with her special four-legged companion, Mollie.  She was born February 15, 1951, at Stearns Hospital in Ludington.

Aleatha worked as a waitress at the Airport Restaurant and at Sunrise Café. She then went to work as a cashier at Shop-n-Save where she...

Oct 11, 2017

Aleatha Lynn Cox, 66, of Ludington died due to a house fire October 11, 2017, with her special four-legged companion, Mollie.  She was born February 15, 1951, at Stearns Hospital in Ludington.

Aleatha worked as a waitress at the Airport Restaurant and at Sunrise Café. She then went to work as a cashier at Shop-n-Save where she...

Oct 8, 2017

George Richard "Dick" Howell

George was born on February 14, 1942 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He was the adopted son of The Reverend Leslie and Lucy Howell.  "Dick" graduated from Montague High School class of "59" and from Purdue University with an Engineering Degree. He was also a decorated veteran after serving in the...

Oct 8, 2017

George was born on February 14, 1942 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He was the adopted son of The Reverend Leslie and Lucy Howell. "Dick" graduated from Montague High School class of "59" and from Purdue University with an Engineering Degree. He was also a decorated veteran after serving in the United States Army. During his career, George worked as...

Oct 8, 2017

Cristie Jo Erxleben, age 68, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. A full obituary will be published this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Oct 8, 2017

James "Jim" Michael Gowen, 77, of Scottville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born January 27, 1940, in Detroit, the son of Samuel and Beverly (Tyrell) Gowen.

Jim served in the US NAVY from 1957 to 1960.  In 2004, he retired as a brake press operator from Metalworks, in Ludington, where...

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. Kent Douglas Brown, age 55 of Hart, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at home. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Ohio to Jerry and Donna (Shock) Mglinch. Kent served in the US Army. Kent is survived by three children, Melody Sheats of Ohio, Tabitha Ray of Shelby and Kent Brown, Jr.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Harold...

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. Kent Douglas Brown, age 55 of Hart, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at home. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Ohio to Jerry and Donna (Shock) Mglinch. Kent served in the US Army.

Kent is survived by three children, Melody Sheats of Ohio, Tabitha Ray of Shelby and Kent Brown, Jr.; seven grandchildren;...

Oct 6, 2017

Mrs. Katherine Battice, age 82 of Custer, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at the Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born in Ludington on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Laura (Comstock) Phillips. Katherine married Harold Battice in Ludington on June 12, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 3, 1993.

Katherine was a...

Oct 6, 2017

Mrs. Katherine Battice, age 82 of Custer, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at the Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born in Ludington on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Laura (Comstock) Phillips. Katherine married Harold Battice in Ludington on June 12, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 3, 1993. Katherine was a homemaker and a...

Oct 4, 2017

Mr. Gary Michael Short, age 62 of Hart, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Detroit on December 27, 1954 to Hazen and Helen (Burke) Short. Gary was employed as a plumber.

Gary is survived by his brother, Stephen (Maria) Short of Troy, MI and his sister, Anne (Randall) Davis of...

Oct 4, 2017

Norma Jean West, 75, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 18, 1942, in Hart, the daughter of Carl and Hilda (Greene) Frees.

A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Norma loved taking care of and being with her family.  She also loved going shopping,...

Oct 4, 2017

Lee "Beaver" Roy Jones, 82, of Walkerville, formerly of Spring Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at home.  He was born May 26, 1935, in Magee, Mississippi, the son of Heinz and Mary (Counts) Jones.

Lee was a self-employed painter for many years in the Grand Haven Area.

Cremation has taken place and no...

Oct 4, 2017

Glenn passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born in Muskegon on June 20, 1938 to Glenn and Anna (Tollenaar) Phillips. He married the former Kay Bitson on August 31, 1957. They recently celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary.

Glenn was a hard-working, honest, caring, well-liked man with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed...

Oct 4, 2017

Mr. Gary Michael Short, age 62 of Hart, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Detroit on December 27, 1954 to Hazen and Helen (Burke) Short. Gary was employed as a plumber. Gary is survived by his brother, Stephen (Maria) Short of Troy, MI and his sister, Anne (Randall) Davis of Clawson, MI. He...

Oct 4, 2017

Glenn passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born in Muskegon on June 20, 1938 to Glenn and Anna (Tollenaar) Phillips. He married the former Kay Bitson on August 31, 1957. They recently celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary.

Glenn was a hard-working, honest, caring, well-liked man with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed...

Oct 4, 2017

Donald George Mason, 61, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017.  Don was born on February 5, 1956 to James Sr. and Blanch Havlik Mason.

Don could always be found outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping and long walks with his dog. He also loved music and had an extensive rock & roll collection. He was a...

Oct 3, 2017

William Joseph Hulbert, age 70, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. William was born on January 28, 1947 to Clarence and Adaline Hulbert. At this time cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com