Lisa Ann Hart
May 26, 2025
Lisa Ann Hart (nee Sherman), 55, of Montague, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday May 26, 2025. She was born December 12, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Jim Sherman Sr. and Penny Yelaska.
In 2005, Lisa met the love of her life Jerry Hart Jr. and they were married June 13, 2014, having spent...
Marian Ida Dillingham
May 24, 2025
Marian Ida Dillingham, 98, of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 17, 1926, in Hart, the daughter of Evo J. and Teresa (Aerts) Greiner.
Marian began her career right after high school, working for Dr. Flint and Dr. Vrbanac. Over the years, new doctors came...
Charlotte Marie Betka
May 22, 2025
Charlotte Marie (Lathrop) Betka, 70, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 in Ludington listening to her favorite song after spending her final days in the company of dear friends and family.
Born May 13, 1955, as the youngest child of Eugene and Maxine (Wagner) Lathrop of Scottville, Charlotte spent her formative years in and around the...
William Andrew Singer
May 20, 2025
William Andrew Singer passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2025, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI, from an aortic dissection. Â He was born in Memphis, TN, on May 8, 1954, to the late Francis (Frank) Singer and Anastasia (Ann) Touliatos Singer. Â Bill's father was serving in the United States military, and the family spent time in Ft....
Richard Dale Thomas
May 18, 2025
Richard Dale Thomas, 71, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1953, in Fremont, MI, to Donald and Lola Thomas.
Richard was raised in Bitely, and after high school enlisted in the Army. Â A true lover of the forest and a skilled tree worker, he...
Wanda Jane Baker
May 17, 2025
Wanda Jane Baker, 87, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born August 10, 1937, in Holland, the daughter of Rex and Jane (DeVoy) Webbert.
On February 21, 1959, Wanda married the love of her life, Donald L. Baker, and together they owned and operated the Antler Bar in Pentwater for...
Dr. David Vernon Riddle
May 16, 2025
Dr. David Vernon Riddle, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
David is survived by the love of his life and wife of twenty years, Elaine Sylvain-Riddle of Traverse City; his daughter, Dr. Julia (Tony Valerio) Riddle of Traverse City; his son, Dr. Andrew (Tracy) Riddle of Traverse...
Sallie Mae Carto
May 15, 2025
Sallie Mae Carto, 82, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 following a fifteen-year battle with lung cancer. She was born January 15, 1943, in Ludington, the youngest child of Earl and Lavona "Bonnie" (Todd) Carto.
Sallie graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. After graduation, she attended Central Michigan University and was selected by TWA...
Marilyn Martha Elder
May 15, 2025
Marilyn "Martha" Elder, 82 of Kingsley, passed away on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Martha was born on April 15th, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Ralph and Mildred (Crotser) Heminger. She grew up on a farmhouse in White Pigeon, with her older brother, Sam, and older sister, Sherrill. She described her...
Jerry Virgil Temple
May 13, 2025
Jerry Virgil Temple, 83, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was born February 14, 1942, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Virgil and Lorraine (Oppelt) Temple.
On September 15, 1979, Jerry married Rose Brauer and they spent 45 loving years together.
Jerry graduated from Muskegon High School in 1960. After high school,...
Ann Marie Alpin
May 11, 2025
Ann Marie Alpin, 82 of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side
Ann Marie was born February 12, 1943, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Walter Henry Niedzwiecki Sr. and Anna Marie Blaszkiewicz. Â Growing up in a loving family, she found her joy in learning to play the...
Raymond John Fulk Jr.
May 10, 2025
Raymond John Fulk Jr., 81, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 23, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3746 Veterans Drive, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684, with a time of receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral...
Mary Louise Meissner
May 10, 2025
Mary Louise Meissner (née Canada), 99, of Village Manor in Ludington, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2025.
Born on February 22, 1926, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Mary was the daughter of Edward and Helen Canada, and one of six children.
Mary grew up in St. Louis, MO, and...
Terry Don Jones
May 9, 2025
Terry Don Jones, 68, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born January 15, 1957, the son of Jack and Leona (Padgette) Jones. Terry graduated from Shafter High School in Shafter, California, and went to Bakersfield College quarterly for 2 and 1/2 years. He worked as a Security officer on call as needed.
He...
Maria Guadalupe Vasquez
May 7, 2025
Maria Guadalupe Vasquez, 84, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas. Maria was a hardworking, loving mother, and faithful wife to the love of her life, Fabian Vasquez Sr. She liked to cook and at 47, her and Fabian opened their restaurant, LaFiesta...
Nellie Ann Ardolf
May 6, 2025
Nellie Ann Ardolf, 80, of Ludington, died Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Â She was born October 15, 1944, in Nessen City, the daughter of Ellsworth and Helen (McCarthy) Dillehay.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel...
Robert Mathew Kemmer
May 3, 2025
Robert Mathew Kemmer, 67, of Ludington, died Saturday, May 3, 2025, at home. He was born August 18, 1957, in Lansing, Michigan.
Robert is survived by: his sister, Esther Wooden; his brothers, John (Donna) Wooden amd Darwin (Nancy) Wooden; and several nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by: his mother, Maxine; his sister,...
Daniel James Tanis
May 3, 2025
Daniel James Tanis, 74, entered into eternal life on May 3, 2025.
Dan was born on June 24, 1950, to Burton and Mary Jane (Collins) Tanis. Â He was raised in Hamlin Township with his older brother Robert and their cousins Sharon, Linda, and Pat, who were more like sisters. Â On his 15th birthday in 1965 he received...
Edward T. Chmielewski
May 1, 2025
Edward T. Chmielewski, 89, departed this life on May 1, 2025 at home with his wife and partner of 40 years, Barbara (Forgue). Ed is also survived by his son, Edward (Donna); grandson, Alex; daughter in law, Susan (Steinhoff); grandchildren Matthew (Jennifer), Kristyn (Andrew) Heitzman; great grandson Grayson Heitzman; blended family David (Kate Hahn) Forgue; grandson Thomas Forgue. He...
Lester Edwin Schaner
Apr 30, 2025
Lester (Buster or Mac) Edwin Schaner passed away April 30, 2025. Â He was born September 16, 1949, in Hart, MI, the son of the late Lester Elwin and Julia Marie (Balavitch) Schaner.
Buster attended kindergarten and first grade in Elbridge at Sackrider one room schoolhouse, then attended St. Gregory's Catholic School in Hart through 8th grade. Â He...
