Obituary Listing

Jul 24, 2025

Richard Michael Lindsay 67, of Baldwin, died July 24, 2025.  He was born July 18, 1958.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 22, 2025

Mr. Barton 'Bart' Edward Geyer, 88, of Hesperia, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Bart was born in Hart, Michigan, June 15, 1937, to Herbert and Elinor (Schaner) Geyer. In 1956, Bart graduated from Catholic Central High School in Muskegon, Michigan, where he excelled in track. Following in his father's footsteps, he worked for the...

Jul 22, 2025

Our dad, Lester Williams, age 94, went home to be with his one true love, our mother, Roberta Gregwer Williams, on July 22, 2025. He was born December 2,1930, in Live Oak Florida to the late Bernie and Netti (McClellan) Williams. He was preceded in death by: his sisters, Marie Yates, Carolyn Rodgers, and Ann Samford; son-in-law, Edward Flood;...

Jul 20, 2025

Donald Bruce Shurte (Don), age 92, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on July 20, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Flint, Michigan to Russell and Betty (Maltby) Shurte, grew up there and went to Flint Northern High School.

He started working in the computer industry for McDonald Dairy in Flint and...

Jul 20, 2025

Janet M. Eisenlohr, 85, of Montague, went to be with Jesus, her Savior and Lord, on July 20, 2025, after courageous battles with dementia and cancer. Jan was born in Fenwick, Michigan, the daughter of Maurice "Mike" and Ruby (Lynn) Eisenlohr, on August 6, 1939. She graduated from Hart High School in 1958, and worked at Howmet and MasterTag,...

Jul 20, 2025

Edward James Van Der Zanden, also affectionately known to friends and family as Edgar, Eddie Spaghetti, and most importantly, Edward the Great, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born August 27, 1961, in Hart, the son of Charles and Ida (Hale) Van Der Zanden.

Edward was a great outdoorsman with...

Jul 18, 2025

Edward Thomas Breitmeyer, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, on his farm in Buckley, Michigan, at the age of 76.  He was born in Northville, Michigan, to Edward Jacob and Eleanore (Straehle) Breitmeyer.  The first 9 years of his life were on a truck farm in Livonia, Michigan.  His family then moved to farm in Unionville, Michigan, and upon...

Jul 17, 2025

Bonnie Kate Griffin, 86, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at home.  She was born August 9, 1938, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Albert and Ada (Webb) Hard.

On September 19, 1952, Bonnie married Ray "Bud" Griffin II, and in 1954, they moved to Ludington to raise their family.

Bonnie worked...

Jul 17, 2025

Edward William Straley, affectionately known to his friends and family as Eddie, 70, of Twin Lake, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born November 9, 1954, in Ithica, New York, the son of Daniel and Christine (Doane) Straley.

Eddie was a graduate of Muskegon High School where he excelled...

Jul 16, 2025

Gary Salerno, 71, of Pentwater,  passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, July 16, 2025.  Gary was briefly in the care of Harbor Hospice and surrounded by his son, Mike, and brother, Mark at the time of his death.

Gary was born April 26, 1954, in Yonkers, New York.  His family relocated to Sarasota, Florida in his...

Jul 15, 2025

June Ina Short, 98, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 26, 1927, in Port Huron, the daughter of John and Ida (Young) McEachern.

June was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed sewing, knitting and canning her own jams and jellies.  She worked...

Jul 14, 2025

Ronald Gene Monroe Sr., 82, of Hesperia, formerly of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born July 25, 1942, in Hart, the son of Roy and Josie (Gargano) Monroe.

Ron had a lifelong love for the great outdoors. Whether he was casting a line on a quiet lake, tracking deer through the woods, bear...

Jul 13, 2025

Charles "Charlie" Eugene Newberry, 93 of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Charlie was born August 5, 1931 in Frankfort, Michigan, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Johnson) Newberry.  He grew up in Arcadia, Michigan. Charlie served our country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956.  After returning to civilian life, he...

Jul 12, 2025

Kenneth L. Dahl, 95, of Montague, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was born December 14, 1929, in Montague, the son of Marcus and Henrietta (Cordes) Dahl.

On October 18, 1952, Ken married Elaine Jensen and they spent 54 together.

Ken was a proud United States Navy veteran, who served during the Korean War....

Jul 11, 2025

Suzanne (Suzie) Christine Artman, 65, of Montague, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born December 3, 1959 Steubenville, Ohio, the daughter of John and Elsie (Schollard) Vandeborne.

On July 21, 1995 Suzie married Darren Artman and enjoyed a joyful time until separating  in 2010

She enjoyed nature, family, and most of all, spending...

Jul 8, 2025

John Scott Munro, 83 of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Traverse City.

Services are pending and will be announced soon.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Elk Rapids Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 8, 2025

Ricky J. Hurst, 70, of Baldwin, died July 8, 2025.  He was born March 28, 1955.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 7, 2025

Robert Walter Forester, 80, of Pentwater, Michigan, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, in Hart. He was born June 7, 1945, in New York City to John and Hildegard (Reichelt) Baumsteiger.

After moving to Michigan and completing his bachelor's degree, Robert started a long career in utilities management at Consumer's Power Company and the Lansing Board of...

Jul 6, 2025

Gloria P. Rigoni, 99, of Big Blue Lake Township, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Gloria was born in Elgin, Illinois on January 21, 1926, the eldest daughter of the eight children of Glenn Shales and Lena Baumann.

Surviving are Gloria's brother, Butch Shales, along with both of her sisters, Norma Shales and Victoria "Vicki" (Shales)...

Jul 5, 2025

Michael Stanton Castor, 82 of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his home. He was born March 1, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Ersie "Pat" and Helen (Quakenbush) Castor. In January of 1967, Mike married the love of his life, Susan (Hoenigman) Castor, and she preceded him in death on January 9, 2022.

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