Jean Marie Schneider
Feb 8, 2017
Jean Jean Marie Schneider, 65, of Twin Lake, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at home. She was born October 23, 1951, in Muskegon, the daughter of Edward and Arlene (Forton) Murat. Jean was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was an active member at St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was also an avid antique collector. Most...
Henry Groendal
Feb 6, 2017
Henry E. Groendal age 84, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away on February 6, 2017 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Henry was born February 6, 1933 in Muskegon to Jacob and Betty "Minnie" (Doornbos) Groendal.  He was one of 6 children. After high school he worked at Continental Motor for several years building tank motors for the...
Kenneth Albert Lindstrom
Feb 4, 2017
On February 4, 2017, death claimed Kenneth Albert Lindstrom at age 89. He was born in Chicago on October 1, 1927, to Olaf and Judith (Johanson) Lindstrom. Ken was proud of being a first generation American whose parents immigrated from Sweden in the early 1900s. At an early age, he and his parents moved to Duluth, Minnesota. He attended...
Jessica "Jessi" Leah Smith
Jan 29, 2017
Jessica "Jessi" Leah Smith, 33, of Montague, died Sunday, January 29, 2017.
Jessi had a giving spirit and lived to help others. She worked at Sanctuary at the Park, in Muskegon, and took very seriously her calling to provide a better life for those unable to care for themselves.
Jessi was a devoted partner to...
James Laverne Norwood
Jan 26, 2017
Mr. James Laverne Norwood, age 73, of Hart, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington in Ludington. He was born October 5, 1943, in Casnovia, MI to Joseph and Beulah (Overley) Norwood. James graduated from high school and attended college. He was employed as a millwright at Howmet/Alcoa and retired in 1999.
James is...
Dorothy Margaret Bernath
Jan 25, 2017
Dorothy Bernath, 90, of Whitehall passed away January 25 at White Lake Assisted Living. She was born February 15, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Bernard and Antoinette Tepatti. Dorothy was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She loved to dance, write, sing, and be with her family and friends. She lived a full life, laughed often, and loved much. Dorothy is...
Robert Lee Rogalke
Jan 24, 2017
Robert Lee Rogalke, age 86, passed on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was born to F. Rudolph and Minnie (Hathaway) Rogalke on April 14, 1930 in Ludington, Michigan. He married Jean Dostal on February 8, 1958. She preceded him in death on August 16, 1999.
Bob, affectionately known as Dob and Dobber, was a lifelong resident of...
Curt William Lambrix
Jan 24, 2017
Mr. Curt William Lambrix, age 39, of Brighton, MI passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born October 23, 1977, in Shelby, MI to Arnold and Ellen (Peeraer) Lambrix. Curt graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1996 and attended Central Michigan University where he earned and graduated...
Cami Lynn Mathews
Jan 23, 2017
Cami Lynn Mathews, 37, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 28, 2017, at New Beginnings Church, in Whitehall, with Pastor Adrien Thorne officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of services at the church. Interment will be in...
Edward Charles Schmidt
Jan 23, 2017
Edward "Ed" C. Schmidt, 89, of Whitehall, died Monday, January 23, 2017, at Robbinswood Assisted Living Northcrest Campus in North Muskegon. He was born September 30, 1927, in Muskegon, the son of Edward A. and Hulda (Hillstrom) Schmidt. Ed was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US ARMY, where he was stationed in Japan. Ed retired from...
Irving Charles Prescott
Jan 22, 2017
Irving C Prescott, 94, of 801 Mitchell Street, Ludington, passed away January 22, 2017 at Ludington Woods Assisted Living Center, surrounded by loving family members. Irving was born November 13, 1922, to the late Henry and Mildred Prescott of Chicago, Illinois. Irving grew up in the Chicago area where he developed his love for music and his bass-baritone voice, performing...
Marlene Mildred Erdman
Jan 20, 2017
Marlene Erdman, a very sweet soul left this earth on January 20th, 2017. Born February 5th, 1933. Marlene lived her life for her family and will be remembered with warmth and kindness. We will be forever grateful for having her in our lives and we now have an angel watching over us. She leaves behind family and friends who supported...
Dr. Kenneth R. Butcher
Jan 19, 2017
Dr. Kenneth Roland Butcher, age 84, of Hart, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born June 28, 1932, in Granville, OH to Roger and Atta (Neighbarger) Butcher. He married the former Mary Jo Marsh in Ypsilanti, Michigan on June 20, 1953. Ken attended Michigan State University School of Veterinary...
Ruthann Michelle Lawrence
Jan 15, 2017
Ruthann M. Lawrence, 48, of Montague, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Butterworth Hospital of Grand Rapids. She was born August 19, 1968, in Mexico, Missouri to William and Wanda Faye Hagedorn.
Ruthann graduated from high school in Paris, Missouri, and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in education from Grand Valley State University. She...
Henry Laurence Hayes
Jan 13, 2017
Henry L. Hayes age 95 of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2017. arrangements are pending.
Ruth A. Foster
Jan 7, 2017
Ruth Ann Foster, age 84, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born June 26, 1932, in Ludington to George and Bertha (Fuller) Smith. She was a homemaker and a lifetime Ludington resident. Ruth was employed for a short time at Stokely's and Ludington Plastics. Ruth loved to attend...
Frank J. Anderson
Jan 5, 2017
Frank J. Anderson, 76, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility in Muskegon. Frank was born February 26, 1940 in Ludington to Frank and Mable Anderson.
He graduated from Ludington High School in 1958. Frank went on to join the United States Air Force. After his service to our country, Frank...
Wesley Glenn Strait
Jan 2, 2017
Mr. Wesley Glenn Strait, age 76, of Hart, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born April 3, 1940, in Hart to Glenn and Lorena (Packard) Strait. He graduated from Walkerville High School with the class of 1958. He was employed at Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) as a supervisor,...
Bernice Wahr
Jan 1, 2017
Bernice "Bernie Lou" Wahr age 85 of Ludington, passed away on January 1, 2017 at home. She was born January 29, 1931 in Pere Marquette Township, MI daughter of William and Ethel (Kaser) Brozzo.
Bernie Lou was a graduate of Ludington High School. On August 30, 1952 she married Jack Wahr, in Ludington, where they made their...
Emil Jacob Adams
Dec 30, 2016
Mr. Emil Jacob Adams, age 71, of Pentwater, passed away December 30, 2016 at home. He was born June 12, 1945, in Hart to Frank and Lorraine (Lauber) Adams, Sr. He was employed as a trucker, heavy equipment operator, excavator, and also had farmed. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Emil was a man of all...
