Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2017

Randall John Moran, 72, of Winnemucca, Nevada, formerly of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 17, 2017.  He was born December 16, 1944 in Ludington, Michigan.

Randall grew up on his grandfather's farm on the Pere Marquette River. He graduated high school from St. Simon's and continued his education at Michigan State University. He...

Oct 17, 2017

Marsha Ketring, 71, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away October 17, 2017. She was born January 20, 1946, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Russel and Kathryn Carr.

Marsha attended Fairborn High School in Fairborn, Ohio. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Kerry Ketring.  On June 3, 1967, they were married. She graduated from...

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Myrna Joan Carlin, age 84 of Pentwater, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Mercy Health-Muskegon. She was born October 9, 1933 in Ludington to Myron and Alice (Gunberg) Myers. Myrna had obtained her Associates Degree from Oakland University and was a pre-school teacher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford, Michigan. She married Harold Hy Carlin on...

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. William M. Gardy, age 88, of Pentwater passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1929 to George and Mary (Seiwart) Gardy. Bill was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and had received the Navy Victory Medal. Mr. Gardy was employed as a steel cutter for General...

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Myrna Joan Carlin, age 84 of Pentwater, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at Mercy Health-Muskegon. She was born October 9, 1933 in Ludington to Myron and Alice (Gunberg) Myers. Myrna had obtained her Associates Degree from Oakland University and was a pre-school teacher at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford, Michigan. She married Harold Hy Carlin on...

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. William M. Gardy, age 88, of Pentwater passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Grand Rapids. He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1929 to George and Mary (Seiwart) Gardy. Bill was a WWII veteran of the US Navy and had received the Navy Victory Medal. Mr. Gardy was employed as a steel cutter for General...

Oct 15, 2017

Athena Jean Carson, 54, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017.  Athena was born March 29, 1963, the daughter of Paul and Priscilla Carson.

Athena worked as a supervisor at the Slocum Street Moka House. She was extremely dedicated to her "Moka family" and her cats. She also enjoyed fishing, Saturday night bonfires, antiques and helping...

Oct 13, 2017

Shirley Ann Letts, 62, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 13, 2017.

She was born in Sturgis, Michigan on May 24, 1955 to Milton and Gladys (Churgo)

Letts. Shirley grew up and attended school in Marshall. She moved around a lot as a

young adult before beginning her nursing career and...

Oct 12, 2017

Charlene Lynn Essex, age 70, of Rothbury, passed away October 12, 2017. Charlene was born on February 19, 1947. In keeping with her wishes cremation will take place and no services will be held. Charlene is survived by her husband; Dale Essex; children, Larry (Angela) Santos, John Santos and Tammy Santos; grandchildren, Wendy, Shawn, Hailie, Nicole, Ashton, Sierra and Chance;...

Oct 11, 2017

Aleatha Lynn Cox, 66, of Ludington died due to a house fire October 11, 2017, with her special four-legged companion, Mollie.  She was born February 15, 1951, at Stearns Hospital in Ludington.

Aleatha worked as a waitress at the Airport Restaurant and at Sunrise Café. She then went to work as a cashier at Shop-n-Save where she...

Oct 11, 2017

Aleatha Lynn Cox, 66, of Ludington died due to a house fire October 11, 2017, with her special four-legged companion, Mollie.  She was born February 15, 1951, at Stearns Hospital in Ludington.

Aleatha worked as a waitress at the Airport Restaurant and at Sunrise Café. She then went to work as a cashier at Shop-n-Save where she...

Oct 8, 2017

George Richard "Dick" Howell

George was born on February 14, 1942 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He was the adopted son of The Reverend Leslie and Lucy Howell.  "Dick" graduated from Montague High School class of "59" and from Purdue University with an Engineering Degree. He was also a decorated veteran after serving in the...

Oct 8, 2017

George was born on February 14, 1942 in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. He was the adopted son of The Reverend Leslie and Lucy Howell. "Dick" graduated from Montague High School class of "59" and from Purdue University with an Engineering Degree. He was also a decorated veteran after serving in the United States Army. During his career, George worked as...

Oct 8, 2017

Cristie Jo Erxleben, age 68, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. A full obituary will be published this week. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

Oct 8, 2017

James "Jim" Michael Gowen, 77, of Scottville, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born January 27, 1940, in Detroit, the son of Samuel and Beverly (Tyrell) Gowen.

Jim served in the US NAVY from 1957 to 1960.  In 2004, he retired as a brake press operator from Metalworks, in Ludington, where...

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. Kent Douglas Brown, age 55 of Hart, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at home. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Ohio to Jerry and Donna (Shock) Mglinch. Kent served in the US Army. Kent is survived by three children, Melody Sheats of Ohio, Tabitha Ray of Shelby and Kent Brown, Jr.; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Harold...

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. Kent Douglas Brown, age 55 of Hart, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at home. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Ohio to Jerry and Donna (Shock) Mglinch. Kent served in the US Army.

Kent is survived by three children, Melody Sheats of Ohio, Tabitha Ray of Shelby and Kent Brown, Jr.; seven grandchildren;...

Oct 6, 2017

Mrs. Katherine Battice, age 82 of Custer, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at the Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born in Ludington on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Laura (Comstock) Phillips. Katherine married Harold Battice in Ludington on June 12, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 3, 1993.

Katherine was a...

Oct 6, 2017

Mrs. Katherine Battice, age 82 of Custer, passed away Friday October 6, 2017 at the Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born in Ludington on August 1, 1935 to Charles and Laura (Comstock) Phillips. Katherine married Harold Battice in Ludington on June 12, 1954 and he preceded her in death on May 3, 1993. Katherine was a homemaker and a...

Oct 4, 2017

Mr. Gary Michael Short, age 62 of Hart, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017 at his home.  He was born in Detroit on December 27, 1954 to Hazen and Helen (Burke) Short. Gary was employed as a plumber.

Gary is survived by his brother, Stephen (Maria) Short of Troy, MI and his sister, Anne (Randall) Davis of...