Gary Lee Erdman
Jun 26, 2018
Gary Lee Erdman, 64, of Rothbury, passed away June 26, 2018. Arrangements are currently pending and will be announced as they become available. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-White Lake Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Dorothy Marie Smith
Jun 25, 2018
Dorothy Marie Smith, 86, of Ludington, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born December 17, 1931, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Williams.
Dorothy loved listening to music and dancing, solving crossword puzzles and going to the casino. Most of all, Dorothy loved taking care...
Marie Shaw
Jun 24, 2018
Marie Shaw, 76, passed away June 24, 2018. A Celebration of Marie's life will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Twin Lake United Methodist Church, 5940 Main . Twin Lake Michigan. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Terry Charles Valenzano
Jun 23, 2018
On Saturday, June 23, 2018, beloved husband, father, and friend Terry Valenzano passed away in his home at the age of 73. Born and raised in Oakland, California, he graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University in 1967. After joining Bechtel Corporation that same year, Terry travelled the world, living and...
James Alfred Atkins
Jun 23, 2018
James Alfred Atkins, 55, of Whitehall, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at home surrounded by his family June 23, 2018. Jim was born on September 23, 1962, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Ray and Harriet Atkins.
On May 1, 1982, Jim married Sally Brockert. Together they enjoyed 36 years of marriage and were...
Lois Wissner
Jun 20, 2018
Lois Ellen Wissner, 75, of Montague, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters at her side on June 20, 2018. Lois was born on December 17, 1942 to Elmer and Leone Thomas.
On May 6, 1961 Lois married Thomas Wissner. Together they were blessed with 43 years of marriage and 2 children. Lois worked at...
Carole Ann Hooper
Jun 19, 2018
Carole Ann Hooper, 74, of Pentwater, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Mercy Health Hackley Campus in Muskegon. She was born October 12, 1943, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Dorothy (Frizzell) Heath. Carole lived her life to the fullest marrying her sweetheart, Richard Hooper, whom she met at the age...
Jean Williams
Jun 19, 2018
Jean Williams, 65, passed away June 19, 2018. Jean is survived by her son Brian Angel of Beattyville, Kentucky; daughter, Jeanie Thompson of Amalia, Ohio; and her special friend of over 25 years, Paul Bumgardner, of Rothbury. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date by Father John of Queen of All Saints...
Harriet B. Cole
Jun 18, 2018
Harriet Beatrice Cole, 89, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 18, 2018. Harriet was born on August 15, 1928, the daughter of Lewis and Gwyneth Trim.
In 1952, Harriet married Max Cole. Together they were blessed with 3 children and 40 years of marriage until Max's death in 1992. Harriet worked as...
Evelyn Jane Wilkinson
Jun 17, 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce Ev's passing on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at the age of 75. Ev will be lovingly remembered by her devoted partner of 32 years Susan Hejdak. Fondly remember by her dear sister, Elaine (Jack) Belinger; dear niece, Kelly (Tim) Sahr; dear nephews, Brandon (Christina) Belinger, and Josh (Sheila) Prowant; and great-niece...
Chester Davidson Jr.
Jun 15, 2018
Chester Davidson Jr., 80, of Scottville, died Friday, June 15, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born June 10, 1938, in Vallonia, Indiana, the son of Chester and Ocie (Acton) Davidson.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is...
Margaret Belle Darknell
Jun 15, 2018
Margaret Belle Darknell, 76, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Friday, June 15, 2018, at home. She was born November 2, 1941, in Traverse City, the daughter of Garry and Jennie (Ayers) Goodrich.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at Pere Marquette Cemetery in Ludington.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere...
Ardith Rosella Merten
Jun 11, 2018
Mrs. Ardith Rosella Merten, age 79, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018, at home. She was born March 1, 1939, in Hart, to Adison and Rhodora (Forbear) Corliss. She graduated from Hart High in 1957 and went on to attend Business School in Muskegon.
She married Herbert F. Merten Jr on July 11, 1959. Ardith worked a...
Fidencio "Junior" Vasquez Jr.
Jun 11, 2018
Fidencio Vasquez Jr., age 63, of Hart, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018. Fidencio was born in Edinburg, Texas, on March 30, 1955, to Fidencio "Joe" Sr. and Maria "Lucy" Vasquez.
Junior attended Hart Public School. In his working career he worked for over 20 years at Gales IGA in Hart, for local area farmers during the...
Mary Jo Butcher
Jun 10, 2018
Mary Jo Butcher, 84, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus, in Muskegon. She was born July 4, 1933, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Maurice and Jessie (Shepherd) Marsh. Mary Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who in addition to being born on the 4th of July was a true firecracker....
Charles Ralph Nielsen
Jun 7, 2018
Charles "Charlie" Ralph Nielsen, 75, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids. He was born March 28, 1943, in Ludington, the son of Niels and Ruth Nielsen.
Charlie served as a medic in the US Army during the Vietnam Era, stationed in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1966.
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Barbara Ray Sutter
Jun 6, 2018
Barbara R. Sutter died at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington, MI on June 6, 2018 as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. She was born Barbara Ann Ray on October 30, 1932 in Owensboro, Kentucky the daughter of Joanna (Mason) and Edward Marshall Ray. Most of her childhood was spent in Kentucky. During World War II she, her parents...
Alice Margy Patterson
Jun 4, 2018
Alice Margy Patterson, 74, of Hart, formerly of Walkerville, passed away at home Monday, June 4, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Â She was born February 2, 1944, in Flint, the daughter of Vern and Lillian (Holcolmb) Keyworth.
Alice retired in 2017 as a reading specialist from Walkerville Public Schools, where she had been employed for almost...
Emery "Mac" Mackenzie Hatch
Jun 3, 2018
Emery "Mac" Mackenzie Hatch, 84, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. Mac was born June 1, 1934 the son of Emery and Jean Hatch.
In 1960 Mac married Joanne Greer. Together they were blessed with 2 children and 54 years of marriage until her death in 2014. Mac moved to Whitehall, in 1971, where he...
Francisco Sebastian Hernandez
May 30, 2018
Francisco Sebastian Hernandez, 54, of Hart, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born Janury 21, 1964, in Oaxaca, Mexico, the son of Delfino and Manuela (Guerrero) Hernandez. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Spanish Pentecostal Church of God, 508 N. State Street, Shelby,...
