George Richard "Dick" Howell
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...
Cristie Erxleben
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
James Michael Gowen
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...
Kent Douglas Brown
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...
Kent Douglas Brown
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;...
Katherine Battice
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...
Katherine Battice
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...
Gary Michael Short
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...
Norma Jean West
Oct 4, 2017
Norma Jean West, 75, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 18, 1942, in Hart, the daughter of Carl and Hilda (Greene) Frees.
A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Norma loved taking care of and being with her family. She also loved going shopping,...
Lee "Beaver" Roy Jones
Oct 4, 2017
Lee "Beaver" Roy Jones, 82, of Walkerville, formerly of Spring Lake, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at home. He was born May 26, 1935, in Magee, Mississippi, the son of Heinz and Mary (Counts) Jones.
Lee was a self-employed painter for many years in the Grand Haven Area.
Cremation has taken place and no...
Glenn (Sonny) Phillips, Jr.
Oct 4, 2017
Glenn passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born in Muskegon on June 20, 1938 to Glenn and Anna (Tollenaar) Phillips. He married the former Kay Bitson on August 31, 1957. They recently celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary.
Glenn was a hard-working, honest, caring, well-liked man with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed...
Gary Michael Short
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 Clawson, MI. He...
Glenn Laverne Phillips Jr.
Oct 4, 2017
Glenn passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. He was born in Muskegon on June 20, 1938 to Glenn and Anna (Tollenaar) Phillips. He married the former Kay Bitson on August 31, 1957. They recently celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary.
Glenn was a hard-working, honest, caring, well-liked man with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed...
Donald George Mason
Oct 4, 2017
Donald George Mason, 61, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday October 4, 2017. Don was born on February 5, 1956 to James Sr. and Blanch Havlik Mason.
Don could always be found outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping and long walks with his dog. He also loved music and had an extensive rock & roll collection. He was a...
William Hulbert
Oct 3, 2017
William Joseph Hulbert, age 70, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. William was born on January 28, 1947 to Clarence and Adaline Hulbert. At this time cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
Marvin Emmet Maue
Oct 1, 2017
Marvin Emmet Maue, 82, of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. Marvin was born on September 28, 1935 to Emmet and Helen Maue.
Marvin worked for the Paper Mill in Manistee and also at Muskegon Piston Ring. In 1957, he married the former Jacquelyn Hanson and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage together. Marvin enjoyed...
Vernon Lyles
Sep 30, 2017
Vernon Lyles, 80, of Rothbury, formerly of Grand Haven, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, at home. He was born February 9, 1937, in Doniphan, Missouri.
Vernon is survived by: his wife, Dolores Lyles; his children, Joe Camfield of Muskegon, Dennis (Cindy) Lyles of Rothbury; Karen (Ed) Jennings of Grand Rapids, David Lyles of Borculo, Mark (Donna)...
Darlene Ann Grenell
Sep 25, 2017
Darlene Ann Grenell, 80, of Twin Lake, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. She was born January 31, 1937, in Muskegon the daughter of James and Anna Pothoff. Darlene worked at Howmet as a core finisher/inspector for many years retiring in the mid-1990s. Darlene loved animals---especially horses---and taking care of others. She was a caring, energetic, independent go-getter. She will...
Emma Jean Andersen
Sep 25, 2017
Emma Jean Andersen, 87, of Ludington, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born March 10, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Hershal and Gladys (Robinson) Anders. She grew up in Flint, graduating from Flint Northern High School in 1948. She married Arthur L. Andersen on September 2, 1950. They spent 57 years together...
Christyn Kalkstine
Sep 25, 2017
Christyn Arlene Kalkstine, age 50, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. At this time, no services will be held. Donations to Christyn's family can be made by calling the funeral home at 231-894-5676. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - White Lake Chapel, in Whitehall, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
