Obituary Listing

Mar 9, 2018

James Scott Ruszkowski (Jim) of Muskegon, Michigan, age 62, passed away of a heart attack at home on Friday, March 9th, 2018. He was born on September 13th, 1955 to Andrew S. and Edith M. (Newman) Ruszkowski in Grand Rapids, and raised in Marne, MI Jim was a 1973 Coopersville High School graduate and played drums in the Coopersville High...

Mar 7, 2018

Phillip N. Smith, age 80, passed away at home in Hart on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 following a short battle with cancer. Phil was born August 26, 1937 in Muskegon to Nicholas and Glenowyn (Sutherlund) Smith and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1956.

Phil married his high school sweetheart, Jeanne (Picard) on February 7,...

Mar 4, 2018

Mr. Harold "Hal" Carlin, age 91, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born April 7, 1926, in Rochester, NY to William and Minnie (Weiss) Cohen.  Following graduating from high school, Hal graduated from Central Michigan University and then obtained his Master's Degree from Michigan State University. Hal was a teacher...

Mar 3, 2018

Stephen Joseph Zuder, age 72, passed away March 3, 2018. Stephen was born April 7, 1945 to Steve and Mary Zuder.

On May 27, 1964 Stephen married the former Lorraine Croff. Together they were blessed with 53 years of marriage. Stephen worked for White Lake Landfill as a hazardous truck driver. He loved his dog, was an...

Mar 2, 2018

Lois Jean Mitchell, 90, of Irons, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, March 2, 2018, with her loving husband, Al, by her side at Oakview Medical Care in Ludington.  She was born September 16, 1927, in LaPorte, Indiana, the daughter of Harry and Alice (DeWitt) Chadderdon.

Lois was a graduate of LaPorte High...

Feb 28, 2018

Mrs. Celene Eleanor Idema, 92, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital.  She was born September 22, 1925, in Grand Rapids to Franklin and Mary (Barton) Idema. She was a graduate of Grand Rapids Public Schools. Celene obtained her master's degree in Library Science and was a librarian for the Grand Rapids Public Library...

Feb 27, 2018

Hannah Elizabeth Schubert, 71, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Hannah was born on February 15, 1947 to Paul and Anna Brabson. Cremation will take place an no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Feb 27, 2018

Shirley Hill, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Cremation will take place and no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Feb 25, 2018

Gretha Mae Moak, 83, of Pentwater, died Sunday, February 25, 2018, at home with her family by her side.  She was born July 28, 1934, in Hart, the daughter of Frederick and Hazel (Wagner) Immer.

Gretha graduated from Pentwater High School in 1952.  She furthered her education at Alma College where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in...

Feb 23, 2018

Paul Gerard Rolewicz Sr., age 70, was peacefully received into God's arms on Friday, February 23, 2018. Paul was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 19, 1947 to Harry and Lucille Rolewicz.

In July of 1971, Paul married Joan Luttrull. Together they were blessed with 46-7/12 years of marriage, 5 children, and 14 grandchildren. Paul served his...

Feb 23, 2018

Mr. Gerard K. "Jerry" O'Meara, age 89 of Hart, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 surrounded by loving family. Jerry was born in Detroit on May 13, 1928 to James and Nora (Hopkins) O'Meara. He married the former Betty Mortiere in Detroit on July 10, 1948 and she preceded him in death on June 9, 2009.

Jerry...

Feb 22, 2018

Christopher Clayton Vanblargan, 37, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 22, 2018. Chris was born on November 26, 1980 to Clayton and Lynn Vanblargan.

In 2015 Chris married the former Sandra Malone. Together they were blessed with one child Jaxon that joined his step-brother Liam to make a family of four. Chris worked as a...

Feb 22, 2018

Ruth Meissner, 97, of Ludington, peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, February 22, 2018.  She was born in Ludington on August 19, 1920 to Arthur William and Esther Amelia (Peterson) Augustson.

Ruth is survived by her four children, Druscilla Lyon, Mary Meissner, John Meissner, Jr. (Palm Springs, California), and Gregory Meissner; five grandchildren, Brent...

Feb 21, 2018

Nicholas Joseph Coccia, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Lake Orion, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.  He was born June 11, 1955, in Detroit, the son of Anthony and Eugenia (Beau) Coccia.

Nick was a Veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm serving in the Air Force and Air National...

Feb 21, 2018

Gina Lea Mackay-Yhamel, 45, of Ravenna, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Gina was born on April 1, 1972 to Dave and Elizabeth Mackay.

Gina graduated from Ravenna High School in 1991. Immediately following graduation she joined the US Army. She served her country proudly for 22 years which included tours of duty in Germany, Cuba, Iraq,...

Feb 20, 2018

Terry L. Bittel, 69, of Scottville, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at home.  He was born July 2, 1948, in Ludington, the son of Norman and Mary (Kashich) Bittel. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Feb 17, 2018

Charles Bruce "Chuck" Lindsey, 62, of Ludington, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away February 17, 2018, with family and friends praying by his side at Select Specialty Hospital in Muskegon. Chuck passed away in the loving, sweet arms of his lifetime love, wife, and partner of 34 ½ years Juella "Julie" Lindsey.

Chuck's courageous seven year brave...

Feb 17, 2018

Daniel Lee Cameron, 71, of Pentwater, died Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids.  He was born July 10, 1946, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Eileen (Brunke) Cameron. Cremation has taken place and interment will take place in the Pentwater Township Cemetery in the spring. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service-King Hart Chapel is...

Feb 16, 2018

Marleah Yvonne Bursley, 70, of Montague, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Marleah was born October 17, 1947 to John and Lucy Bursley.

Marleah was blessed with one child in her life. Marleah enjoyed shopping, arts and crafts, and knitting. She was a sweet, kind, strong-willed, compassionate caring woman. She will be deeply missed.

Marleah...

Feb 13, 2018

Lloyd Robert Arnouts, 70, of Montage, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Lloyd was born on March 11, 1947 to Herman and Lois Arnouts.

Lloyd attended Orchard View High School. After graduation he served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was blessed with 5 children. Lloyd enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR....