Obituary Listing

Apr 7, 2017

Christopher Carlisle Berry, 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully Friday, April 7, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Whitehall. He was born December 17, 1954, in West Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward and Jeanne (Ferris) Berry. Chris spent his childhood in Elburn, Illinois and later went to college at U.W. Platteville, in Wisconsin. He then moved to California...

Apr 6, 2017

Merna Lunetta Nordine, age 94, of Ludington, passed away on April 6, 2017, at Oakview Medical Care Facility. She was born February 16, 1923, daughter of William and Audrey (Stubbs) Perry. Merna was a friendly girl and loved swimming at Stearns Park in the summer. She played violin in L. F. Peterson's Ludington High School Orchestra.  Following graduation from...

Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Stewart John Roche, age 101, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his home.  He was born February 17, 1916, in Grand Rapids to Emmett and Faye (Stewart) Roche.  He is a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, (1933), and Notre Dame University (1939) with a Juris Doctor Degree (Magna Cum Laude).  He was...

Apr 1, 2017

Mrs. April Irene Routley, age 64, of Hart, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.  She was born May 13, 1952, in Wyandotte to Richard and Elizabeth (Brooks) Payne.  She was employed at Whitehall Manor, now known as Heartland-Whitehall in the housekeeping department. She married George Routley in Hart on February 20, 1971 and he survives...

Mar 30, 2017

Connie Louise Sobanski went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was born November 19, 1938 in Sault Ste Marie to Michael and Constance Collins and they moved to Ludington in 1949 . Connie met her husband at the Epworth Dining Room and they were married on August 29, 1955 at St....

Mar 28, 2017

Mr. James Hepworth, 37 yrs old, would be last seen alive on August 1 st 2016 while leaving his job in Ludington Michigan.   He had been having quite a battle in his head, heart and life.   He drove to an area near the Pine River in Hoxeyville, Wexford County where his remains would be later recovered on March 28...

Mar 26, 2017

Mr. Henry Contreras, Jr., age 76, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans in Grand Rapids. He was born February 28, 1941, in Brownsville, TX to Henry and Manuela (Cantu) Contreras, Sr. Hank graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1960. He proudly served his country in the United States...

Mar 15, 2017

Mr. Patrick Lee Tariske, age 76, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born March 17, 1940, in Muskegon to Joseph and Eva (Hammond) Tariske. He served his country in the United State Marine Corps and attended three years of college. Patrick married Susan Pearson in 1983 in...

Mar 14, 2017

David Brian Stout, 47, of Grand Rapids, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at home.  He was born May 31, 1969, in Grand Rapids.

David worked most of his life in food service, from being a server to most recently managing a restaurant. In his spare time, David was an avid University of Michigan fan and enjoyed...

Mar 12, 2017

Sotero Billiroes Leyton, 93, of Muskegon, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 13, 1923, in Kennedy, Texas, the son of Hermildigildo and Virginia (Beilloves) Leyton.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake...

Mar 12, 2017

Gladys E. (Hoffman) Kanwischer, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born February 27, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to Arnold and Eleanor (Vacik) Hoffman. Gladys graduated from Gage Park High School and attended Bryant Stratton Business College both in Chicago, IL. She married the love of her life, her babe, Gust Kanwischer on September 24,...

Mar 10, 2017

Rena Mary Dee Kowalski, 72, of Montague, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 8, 1944, in Muskegon.

Rena loved being outdoors where she was able to enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, archery and muzzle-loading.  She especially loved feeding the wildlife, especially the deer and turkeys that came...

Mar 10, 2017

James Krajewski, age 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hart, Michigan, on March 10, 2017. Jim was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 15, 1945, to John and Sarah Krajewski.  He attended St. Gregory's school in Hart where he made many lifelong friends.  He went on to graduate from Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids...

Mar 9, 2017

Mr. Glenn Allen Jacobs, age 79, of Hart, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital in Ludington.  He was born April 15, 1937, in Muskegon to Herbert and Elaine (Kroll) Jacobs.  Glenn received his Bachelors and Master's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University and was employed as a school teacher at Hart Public Schools, until...

Mar 9, 2017

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Tutak, 56, of Montague, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born December 15, 1960, in Hart, the daughter of Edward and Geraldine (Alten) Tutak.

Jackie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved working in her garden, canning, cooking and going camping.  Jackie...

Mar 8, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Powers, age 99, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart.  She was born August 26, 1917, in Pentwater to August and Helen (Helander) Hansen.  Evelyn was a 1935 graduate of the Pentwater High School. She married Virgil Powers in Hart on October 2, 1938 and he preceded her in...

Mar 5, 2017

Berneice Lillian Mikkelson, 87, of Montague, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Spring Street Manor, in Whitehall, under the loving care of the Falhive Family. She was born September 4, 1929, in Whitehall, the daughter of Alvin and Alice (Fordhama) Ramthun. Berneice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who loved working in her yard, baking and going...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Delmar Carl Kokx, age 87, of Hart, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at Tendercare of Ludington.  He was born October 9, 1929, in Hart to Carl and Pauline (Billington) Kokx.  He was employed at Howmet-Alcoa until retiring in 1987. He married the former Mina Stroud in Whitehall on November 23, 1973 and she preceded him in death...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Oscar J. Bruck, Jr., age 79, of Shelby, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at his home.  He was born March 13, 1937, in Monroe County, Michigan to Oscar and Helena (Young) Bruck, Sr.  He was employed as a Tool and Die Maker at Ford Motor Company and Hoover Universal. Oscar married the former Linda Young in Ohio...

Mar 3, 2017

Christine Marie Semelbauer, 43, of North Muskegon, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial in Fremont. She was born January 14, 1974, in Muskegon, the daughter of Bradley Semelbauer and Susan Schuler.

Memorial services will be held at 2:30 PM, Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel,...