Obituary Listing

Feb 19, 2017

Ms. Marion Rose (Monczunski) Haynes, age 73, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. She was born May 6, 1943, in Custer to Michael and Marian (Misunas) Monczunski.  Marion was a homemaker, holding near and dear to her heart her family, extended family and her friends.  She enjoyed being outdoors mushrooming or camping and always...

Feb 18, 2017

Russell Clinton Briggs, 59, of Whitehall, died Saturday, February 18, 2017, at his home in Fruitland Township.  He was born October 4, 1957, in Muskegon, the son of Llewellyn and Ona (Norman) Briggs. 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....

Feb 13, 2017

Mr. Ryan Richard Walsworth, age 50, of Mears, Michigan, passed away on February 13, 2017. He was born in Hart, Michigan, on July 10, 1966 to Richard and Marcia Walsworth. He graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1984 and continued his education at Michigan State University graduating with an Economics Degree in 1988. After receiving his...

Feb 10, 2017

Mr. William E. Swan, Sr., age 87 of Ludington, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at his home. Bill was born on November 12, 1929 in Ludington and is the son of Lawrence and Loree (Myers) Swan and was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1948 and had attended college. Bill was a certified...

Feb 8, 2017

Daniel Lee Crawford age 75, of Hart, MI, passed away on February 8, 2017. He was born October 20, 1941 to Stillman and Bernice (Barrett) Crawford. He was married to Deborah Phillips for 36 years and was employed by Fruit Packers, Hanson Foods, Cherry Packers and was a custodian for St. Gregory Parish in Hart. Daniel was a very simple...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 13, 2017

Henry L. Hayes age 95 of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2017. arrangements are pending.