Obituary Listing

Feb 13, 2018

Richard Joseph Graczyk, 79, of Ludington, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  He was born January 21, 1939, in Ludington, the son of Albert and Gertrude (Ozminski) Graczyk.

Rich graduated from St. Simon School in 1957.  Afterwards he worked as a salesman for Jiroch's Tobacco and Candy from 1957 to 1979...

Feb 10, 2018

Josephine "Jay" Martz, 97, of Ludington, Michigan, Hamlin Township, passed away peacefully at her home on February 10, 2018, surrounded by her family.  Josephine Marek was born August 25, 1920, in Ludington, Michigan, to Anthony and Mary (Motika) Marek.  She grew up in Ludington, Michigan, Amber Township and attended Lincoln Valley School and Ludington High School.  She left high...

Feb 9, 2018

Mr. Steven Lee Lamb, 59, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  He was born March 7, 1958, in Hart to Donald and Verna (Daggett) Lamb.

Steve graduated from Pentwater High School in 1977 and he was employed in Maintenance for the Village of Pentwater. He married the...

Feb 8, 2018

Lorraine Hughes-Kosnick, 87, of Montague, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born December 21, 1930 to Ludwig and Minnie Schmidt.

In 1950, Lorraine married Richard Hughes Sr. Together they were blessed with 62 years of marriage and 2 children. In 2012, Richard passed away. Lorraine married Howard Kosnick in 2013 and he survives her. Lorraine...

Feb 4, 2018

Lola Lou Scheid, 88, of Whitehall, formerly of Ida, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  She was born November 8, 1929, in Lulu, Michigan, the daughter of Ira and Josephine (Manore) Holtz.

Lola retired from Howmet, in Whitehall, where she had been employed for over 20 years.  In her...

Jan 31, 2018

Kenneth Eugene Wessell, 66, of Freesoil, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at home.  He was born September 3, 1951, in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of Rolland and Alice (Keller) Wessell.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, 309 S. Washington Avenue, Ludington,...

Jan 30, 2018

Marcia Anne Dobb, 72, of North Muskegon, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Marcia will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.

Marcia was a teacher at Muskegon Public School which she enjoyed greatly as well as shopping. First and foremost was always her family.

Marcia...

Jan 29, 2018

Mr. William Dee Brooks, age 74, of Dade City, FL, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018, at Marliere Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, FL. He was born February 6, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan. He was employed at Eaton Manufacturing of Battle Creek, Michigan as a machinist, until his retirement. Bill married the former Patricia Ann Carpenter in...

Jan 28, 2018

James Earl Cooper, 97 years of age, completed his Christian faith journey on January 28, 2018, stepped into his forever home and was welcomed by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Formerly, Jim resided at 706 Franklin in Ludington, but for the past 15 years received compassionate care at Tendercare of Ludington.  Jim was born in Ludington on June...

Jan 27, 2018

Mrs. Linda Jean Cechura, age 66, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born March 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, CA to Herbert and Cathy Kleyn. She was a homemaker and a teacher's aide at Oceana Christian School. She married Michael Cechura on March 10, 1990 in Holton.

Jan 26, 2018

Jeanne Marie Ingalls, 95, of Whitehall, died Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born April 27, 1922, in Chicago, the daughter of Victor and Esther (Sweers) Ruzicka.

Jeanne lived a long and rich life of self-reliance, creative flair, and thoughtful compassion for others. She dressed and carried herself with impeccable style. In her mind, her greatest achievement...

Jan 25, 2018

Danyel Lynn Vander Wall, 32, of Ludington, passed away January 25, 2018. She was born March 10, 1985, the daughter of Gary and Teresa Vander Wall.

Danyel was a very intelligent and educated woman. She received her Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from Palmer College of Chiropractic (Fl).  She was a member of the Ludington Running Club and...

Jan 19, 2018

Robert Edwin Hansen, 96, of Norton Shores, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018. Robert was born on May 29, 1921 to Hans and Helen (Sweet) Hansen

Robert married the former Doris Williams in 1941. Together they were blessed with 5 children, and 67 years of marriage until her death in 2008. Robert...

Jan 16, 2018

Marene Antoinette Davis, age 43, went to God's Garden on Jan. 16, 2018. Marene was born Sept. 22, 1974 in Detroit, daughter of Robert I. and Mary A. (Day) Davis.

Marene graduated from Three Rivers High School in Three Rivers, Michigan in 1992 and moved to Ludington in 1995.

Marene landed her...

Jan 12, 2018

Louise Mary Petersen, 92, of Ludington, died Friday, January 12, 2018, at Ludington Woods Living Center.  She was born December 5, 1925, in Chestonia Township, the daughter of Niel and Louise (Krulick) Louiselle.

Louise worked as a bookkeeper for many years in the Ludington Area.  She was a devote Christian who attended Trinity Evangelical Free Church and...

Jan 11, 2018

Alex Cloutier Jr., 83, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  He was born May 13, 1934, in Harbor Beach, the son of Alex and Lillian (Cray) Cloutier Sr.

Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Hilyard officiating. ...

Jan 8, 2018

Harley Allen Lamkin, 89, of Negaunee and Ludington, died Monday, January 8, 2018, at Tendercare of Ludington.  He was born October 19, 1928, in Whittaker, Michigan, the son of Edgar and Jesse (Kramer) Lamkin. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington, is in charge of...

Jan 8, 2018

Dorothy Louise Lorenz, 80, of Montague, passed away Monday January 8, 2018. Dorothy was born on December 4, 1937 to Nicholas and Louise DeFelice.

Dorothy worked as an LPN her entire career. She was blessed with 3 children in her life that she loved dearly. Dorothy enjoyed cooking for family and friends, antiquing, knitting, playing cards, socializing...

Jan 6, 2018

Reva Frances Schwass, 88, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, at home.  She was born November 24, 1929, in Custer, the daughter of Claude and Erma (All) Love.

Reva was very involved with running Schwass Insurance Agency with her husband Philip.  She also was as a switchboard operator and worked on the election boards for...

Jan 6, 2018

William Edward Cavanaugh, 75, of Whitehall passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born December 18, 1942, to William II and Kathryn Cavanaugh.

Bill worked for SAPPI for many years. Sadly, Bill's first wife, Nancy, passed away in 1989. In 1991, he married the former Jacquelyn Schieber, and, together, they were blessed with 26 years of...