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Michael Vincent Palomar
Jun 29, 2017
Mr. Michael Vincent Palomar, age 52, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017. He was born September 21, 1964, in Chicago, IL to Vincent and Margaret (Strmiska) Palomar. He was formerly employed as a welder at the John Deere Corporation. Mike also served in the US Air Force Reserves. Michael's hobbies included bicycle repair, building things with...
Donald Joel Warner
Jun 29, 2017
Mr. Donald Joel Warner, age 64, of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon. He was born January 21, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan. He was employed at Central Michigan University prior to being employed as an office manager for several medical practices in Michigan. He married Lauretta "Joan "Petersen in Mt....
Eliene Pearl Cloud
Jun 27, 2017
Mrs. Eliene Pearl Cloud, age 100, of Spring Lake, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Oak Crest Willowbrook Manor in Spring Lake. She was born February 15, 1917, in Three Rivers to Clarence and Bessie (Davis) Ruggles. She graduated from Hart High School in 1934 and then completed secretarial course work. Eliene married Kenneth Cloud on November 15,...
Gordon Ray Veldman
Jun 25, 2017
Mr. Gordon Ray Veldman, age 69, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born November 28, 1947, in Grand Rapids to Raymond and Grace (Bolthouse) Veldman. He was employed at Xerox Corporation as a repair technician. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
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Ruth Anne Strzelec
Jun 23, 2017
Miss Ruth Anne Strzelec, age 93, of Ludington, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital. She was born September 8, 1923, in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Emma (Pindak) Strzelec. Ruth was a graduate of Ludington High School and was employed as a secretary with the Michigan Department of Education for 30 years until retiring.
...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.

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