John Seaton
Jun 22, 2017
John Edward Seaton, 80, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. John was born June 30, 1936 in Washington D.C.
After high school John joined the US Navy. He was proud of his time spent in the military. After the Navy he worked as a contractor in the construction field. He was blessed with 4 children and a...
Arthur Earl Kline
Jun 22, 2017
Arthur "Art" Earl Kline, 67, of Whitehall, passed away June 22, 2017. Arthur was born December 16, 1949 to Jack and Marian Kline. In 1970 he married the former Judith Bower and together they enjoyed 47 years of marriage together and were blessed with 1 beautiful daughter.
Art was a proud steam fitter for Local #174. He...
Rhonda Ruth Bowyer
Jun 21, 2017
Rhonda Ruth (Ackerberg) Bowyer, 57, of Whitehall, died peacefully Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Muskegon in the company of her family. She was born September 2, 1959 to William and Connie (Menter) Ackerberg in Muskegon. Rhonda graduated from Reeths-Puffer high school in 1977.
Rhonda enjoyed family get togethers, cooking, baking, reading, rides by Lake Michigan and White...
Herbert Frank Merten, Jr.
Jun 21, 2017
Mr. Herbert Frank Merten, Jr., age 80, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at home. He was born November 27, 1936, in Hart to Herbert and Frances (Estepp) Merten, Sr. Herb graduated from Hart High School and served in the United States Army. He married Ardith R. Corliss on July 11, 1959. He was a timber broker...
Elaine Marie Ezdebski
Jun 19, 2017
Elaine Marie Ezdebski, 94, of Ludington, passed away June 19, 2017. She's now with her husband, Frank, whom she married January 19, 1946 and preceded her in death in October 1997. She's also with her parents, Albert and Anna Soldusky, her son, James L. Ezdebski, her grandson, Eric Olson, her brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Martha Soldusky, her brother-in-law,...
Dr. Edward Ackerman
Jun 16, 2017
Doctor Edward Ackerman, age 82 of Oviedo, Florida, passed away June 16, 2017.
Ed was born in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, January 27, 1935 the first and only child of Michael and Elena Zigas, immigrants of Lithuania. Edward was baptized at St. George's Roman Catholic Church on November 17, 1935. In 1948 Ed moved with his mother...
Harrold Robert Heatwole
Jun 14, 2017
Harrold Robert Heatwole, 69, of Whitehall, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at home. He was born June 14, 1948, in Detroit. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Telesforo De La Paz
Jun 11, 2017
Telesforo Jr. "Churra" De La Paz, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born on February 17, 1943 to Telesforo Sr. and Margarita DeLaPaz. Telesforo married Oralia in 1963, together they were blessed with 5 children and 51 years of marriage until her death in 2014. Telesforo worked as a mechanic for over 47 years and...
John Eisele
Jun 9, 2017
John Paul Eisele, age 56, passed away on June 9, 2017. At this time cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Beacon Cremation and funeral service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Michael Clarence Josephson
Jun 7, 2017
Michael Clarence Josephson, 75, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born July 15, 1941, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Lunette (Vanderstelt) Josephson.
Michael served in the US Navy and was Honorably Discharged in 1963. Afterwards he worked for Coca-Cola Bottling Company, then for Brunswick...
Frank Herman Shelder
Jun 6, 2017
Frank Herman Shelder, 90, of Whitehall, formerly of Benzie County, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Whitehall. He was born June 7, 1926, in Muskegon, the son of Bert and Maude (Buck) Shelder. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is...
Frank Edwin Thomas
Jun 6, 2017
Frank Edwin Thomas, age 69, passed away Tuesday June 6 , 2017. He was born on February 6 , 1948 in Grand Haven, Michigan. Frank was a lover of life and a jolly spirited man and is now a Silent Key for the Amateur Radio community. Frank was passionate about Karate and electronics as well as magic tricks. He was...
Helen Jeanne Grondsma
Jun 4, 2017
Mrs.  Helen Jeanne Grondsma, age 79, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017, at her home. She was born June 11, 1937, in Reed City to Lewis and Wilma (Fowler) Andresen. Helen graduated from high school and was employed as a secretary for lumber companies in both Pentwater and Ludington. She was also a cashier at the Wishing...
Eileen Nichols
Jun 3, 2017
Eileen Grace Nichols, 87, of Whitehall, passed away June 3, 2017, at White Lake Assisted Living. She was born September 3, 1929, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Adian and Ida (Mosher) Delott. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Services, White Lake Chapel, in Whitehall, is in charge of...
Maria L. Mahoney
Jun 2, 2017
Maria L. Mahoney, age 38, of Muskegon passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Pentwater VFW Post, 8440 N. US 31 Business, Pentwater, MI 49449. Interment will be in the Hart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Tracy Jo Tate
Jun 2, 2017
Miss Tracy Jo Tate, age 58, of Hart, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at Morning Side AFC in Hart. She was born June 26, 1958, in Hart to Donald and Alice (Light) Tate.
Tracy is survived by one sister: Shelly Novakowski of Grand Rapids, MI and three brothers: Jack Tate of Hart, Kim Tate of Shelby,...
Gladys Elizabeth Pider
Jun 2, 2017
Mrs. Gladys Elizabeth Pider, age 80, of Hart, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017, at her home. She was born June 2, 1937, in Pentwater to Burton and Carrie (Scovill) Coon. She was a graduate of Pentwater High School with the Class of 1955 and attended college. Gladys married Douglas E. Pider on January 26, 1962 in Pentwater. They...
Calvin Samuel Crimp
May 31, 2017
Mr. Calvin Samuel Crimp, age 87, of Pentwater, MI passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born May 2, 1930, in Detroit, MI to Cyril and Lillian (Skinner) Crimp. He was a graduate of Michigan State University, earning a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Calvin...
Robert Charles Lash
May 30, 2017
Robert "Bob" Charles Lash, 78, of Montague, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 30, 1938, in Gladwin, Michigan, the son of Eldon and Hazel (VanHorn) Lash. Bob was a mechanic at H. Delong Trucking, in Muskegon, for over 42 years. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed woodworking, snowmobiling, camping, bowling...
Robert "Bob" Graham
May 30, 2017
Mr. Robert "Bob" Graham, of Pentwater, passed away on May 30, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Leslie and Bernice Graham on March 14, 1927. He grew up in Muskegon, where he developed a lifelong fascination with flying, piloting a Piper Cub when he was sixteen and flying for the last time at age eighty. Bob attended Muskegon...
