Obituary Listing

Apr 13, 2017

Karen Lee Kellogg age 68, of Ludington, passed away on April 13, 2017.  She was born February 20, 1949 to Robert and Doris (Bellgardt) Kellogg. Karen is survived by her mother Doris Kellogg of Ludington; her aunt Mary Engfer of Ludington and her cousin, Dennis Baldwin of Holland, MI. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Kellogg. Final...

Apr 13, 2017

Miss Margaret Ann Thrailkill, age 75, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington.  She was born September 15, 1941, in Hart, to Chester and Jessie (Hollabaugh) Thrailkill.  She was a homemaker.

Margaret was an avid card player. She also enjoyed watching game shows on television and talking with her...

Apr 12, 2017

Kenneth Lee DeBree, 82, of Whitehall, formerly of Ferry and Hesperia, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Whitehall.  He was born January 29, 1935, in Muskegon, the son of Jacob and Caroline (Timmick) DeBree.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,...

Apr 8, 2017

Karen Marie Houseman, 73, of Montague, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Sanctuary at the Park in Muskegon. She was born December 1, 1943, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Day) Tate. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, whose greatest joy was taking care of and being with her family. Karen is survived...

Apr 7, 2017

Mr. Jack R. Brown, age 84 of Pentwater, MI went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2017. Jack was born on February 18, 1933 in Muskegon, to Ben and Bernice (Drent) Brown. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1951, having won the Most Valuable Player Award in Football, his senior year. After high school he trained...

Apr 7, 2017

Christopher Carlisle Berry, 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully Friday, April 7, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Whitehall. He was born December 17, 1954, in West Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward and Jeanne (Ferris) Berry. Chris spent his childhood in Elburn, Illinois and later went to college at U.W. Platteville, in Wisconsin. He then moved to California...

Apr 6, 2017

Merna Lunetta Nordine, age 94, of Ludington, passed away on April 6, 2017, at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born February 16, 1923, daughter of William and Audrey (Stubbs) Perry. Merna was a friendly girl and loved swimming at Stearns Park in the summer. She played violin in L. F. Peterson's Ludington High School Orchestra.  Following graduation from...

Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Stewart John Roche, age 101, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his home.  He was born February 17, 1916, in Grand Rapids to Emmett and Faye (Stewart) Roche.  He is a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, (1933), and Notre Dame University (1939) with a Juris Doctor Degree (Magna Cum Laude).  He was...

Apr 1, 2017

Mrs. April Irene Routley, age 64, of Hart, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.  She was born May 13, 1952, in Wyandotte to Richard and Elizabeth (Brooks) Payne.  She was employed at Whitehall Manor, now known as Heartland-Whitehall in the housekeeping department. She married George Routley in Hart on February 20, 1971 and he survives...

Mar 30, 2017

Connie Louise Sobanski went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was born November 19, 1938 in Sault Ste Marie to Michael and Constance Collins and they moved to Ludington in 1949 . Connie met her husband at the Epworth Dining Room and they were married on August 29, 1955 at St....

Mar 28, 2017

Mr. James Hepworth, 37 yrs old, would be last seen alive on August 1 st 2016 while leaving his job in Ludington Michigan.   He had been having quite a battle in his head, heart and life.   He drove to an area near the Pine River in Hoxeyville, Wexford County where his remains would be later recovered on March 28...

Mar 26, 2017

Mr. Henry Contreras, Jr., age 76, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans in Grand Rapids. He was born February 28, 1941, in Brownsville, TX to Henry and Manuela (Cantu) Contreras, Sr. Hank graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1960. He proudly served his country in the United States...

Mar 15, 2017

Mr. Patrick Lee Tariske, age 76, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born March 17, 1940, in Muskegon to Joseph and Eva (Hammond) Tariske. He served his country in the United State Marine Corps and attended three years of college. Patrick married Susan Pearson in 1983 in...

Mar 14, 2017

David Brian Stout, 47, of Grand Rapids, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at home.  He was born May 31, 1969, in Grand Rapids.

David worked most of his life in food service, from being a server to most recently managing a restaurant. In his spare time, David was an avid University of Michigan fan and enjoyed...

Mar 12, 2017

Sotero Billiroes Leyton, 93, of Muskegon, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 13, 1923, in Kennedy, Texas, the son of Hermildigildo and Virginia (Beilloves) Leyton.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake...

Mar 12, 2017

Gladys E. (Hoffman) Kanwischer, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born February 27, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Arnold and Eleanor (Vacik) Hoffman. Gladys graduated from Gage Park High School and attended Bryant Stratton Business College both in Chicago, IL. She married the love of her life, her babe, Gust Kanwischer on September 24,...

Mar 10, 2017

Rena Mary Dee Kowalski, 72, of Montague, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 8, 1944, in Muskegon.

Rena loved being outdoors where she was able to enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, archery and muzzle-loading.  She especially loved feeding the wildlife, especially the deer and turkeys that came...

Mar 10, 2017

James Krajewski, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hart, Michigan, on March 10, 2017. Jim was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 15, 1945, to John and Sarah Krajewski.  He attended St. Gregory's school in Hart where he made many lifelong friends.  He went on to graduate from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids...

Mar 9, 2017

Mr. Glenn Allen Jacobs, age 79, of Hart, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital in Ludington.  He was born April 15, 1937, in Muskegon to Herbert and Elaine (Kroll) Jacobs.  Glenn received his Bachelors and Master's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University and was employed as a school teacher at Hart Public Schools, until...

Mar 9, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Tutak, 56, of Montague, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born December 15, 1960, in Hart, the daughter of Edward and Geraldine (Alten) Tutak.

Jackie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved working in her garden, canning, cooking and going camping.  Jackie...