Obituary Listing

Jun 17, 2025

Martin Elmer Vincent, 70, of Montague, passed away June 17, 2025.  He was born August 8, 1954, son of George Orin and Jane Elvira (Mahoney) Vincent.

Martin attended Montague High School and then enlisted in the US Air Force.  Martin was an air traffic controller and later attended the University of Texas, at Tyler, graduating with a...

Jun 17, 2025

Myrna Yvonne Rittenhouse Smith, 90, of Walkerville, went home to be with God on June 17, 2025. She was born April 18, 1935, to Vida (Haase) and Ora Rittenhouse in Hart, Michigan. She could trace her family back over 200 years into the very beginning of our country with a strong Quaker heritage.

Myrna's years were largely...

Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Audrey Leanne Zenner passed away at the age of 20 after a lengthy battle with depression. Audrey was born at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City and passed away at home in Green Lake Township.

Audrey is survived by her parents; Theresa Grist and Matthew (Lydia) Zenner, siblings; Autumn Zenner, Zander Hansen,...

Jun 15, 2025

Judith Kay Clark, 85, of Montague, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born February 22, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of John and Josephine (Blackburn) Fechner.

On March 14, 1958, she married Joseph Clark in Montague, and they spent 67 years together, raising 4 sons and 2 daughters.

In High School, Judy was...

Jun 14, 2025

James Edward Jett, II, aged 69, of Mears, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on December 31, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the cherished son of James Edward Sr. and Ina Mae (Wessels) Jett.

Jim grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Union High School....

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Jane (Dues) Severt, known as Mom, Grandma, Aunt Jane, or Janie by family & friends, passed away on June 11, 2025, while residing in Traverse City, Michigan.

Mary Jane was born on September 19th, 1941 and grew up in a large family on a farm in Coldwater, Ohio. After graduating from Coldwater High School, she went...

Jun 11, 2025

Daniel John Shugars, Sr., 82, of Walkerville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with his family by his side, after being cared for at his home during a very unexpected and brief battle with cancer.  He is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Daniel was a...

Jun 11, 2025

Alan Charles Glover's, age 91 of Hart, life has now been placed on "do not disturb" mode for an undetermined amount of time.  During this time, Alan will be busy hugging his wife in front of his Lord and Savior.  Alan passed away peacefully with family by his side June 11, 2025.

Alan was born Thanksgiving Day...

Jun 10, 2025

Sharon Kay Bluhm was a resilient, resourceful, remarkable, woman and an inspiration to all. To know her was to love her.

She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 31,1952, to Robert and Frances Nieboer. She graduated from Muskegon High School and went on to earn degrees from Western Michigan University.

As a Reading Specialist,...

Jun 9, 2025

Dayna Joan Dykman, 69, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born September 24, 1955, in Alma, the daughter of Bruce and Irene (Cook) Devereaux.

In accordance with Dayna's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is...

Jun 8, 2025

John Wilburn Curtis, 89, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025. He was born November 9, 1935, in Steele, Missouri, the son of John Milburn and Clara Mae (Lipsey) Curtis.

John graduated from Hart High School and enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his county. Following his military service, John furthered his education at...

Jun 8, 2025

Virginia "Jinny" L. Beltinck, 85, passed away on June 8th in Traverse City, Michigan. Born in Detroit, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Dorothy Harmon. Jinny was married to the late Roy J. Beltinck and together they built a life filled with love and family.

Jinny is survived by her devoted sons, Mark and Scott,...

Jun 7, 2025

Eric M. Greenman passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning June 7th. After spending a beautiful night on the lake fishing with his best friends. Eric lived his life to the fullest every day since he was young. He was an avid golfer since high school. Traveling around Michigan and the United States playing the best courses. Earlier...

Jun 7, 2025

Robert Charles Clark (Bob Clark) was born in Lancaster, California on September 16th, 1958. He was the son of Charles (Chuck) Steward Clark and Susan Kay Larmer.

He grew up in Oxnard, California as one of four brothers. From wandering home covered in scrapes and bruises from building (then crashing) go-karts, to having nighttime jam sessions in...

Jun 7, 2025

Kieara Xaviera Stockwell, 16, of Ludington passed away on June 7, 2025, from an ORV accident in Branch, Michigan. Kieara was born June 16, 2008, to James and Xaveria Stockwell. She was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians and attended Ludington High School. She loved outdoor activities and spending time with family and...

Jun 6, 2025

Elizabeth (O'Bresly) Beebe, 87, of Montague, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born March 8,1938, in Dunham, Kentucky, the daughter of Nicholas and Sybil (Falls) O'Bresly.

Elizabeth graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1955. After high school, she married Wilson (Ted) Shubert and they relocated to Montague, MI. Elizabeth worked as a homemaker raising...

Jun 5, 2025

Verna Jean "Jeanne" Blackmer, 84, of Hart, passed away June 5, 2025, surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of Joseph and Beatrice Kapsh and was born on October 21, 1940. Jeanne attended Hart Public Schools, graduating in 1959. That same summer, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert "Bob" Blackmer, on August 29, 1959.

Jeanne...

Jun 4, 2025

Carolyn Sue Hood, 73, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1951, in Jackson, Michigan, to Alvin and Louise (Robins) Mackey.

Carolyn was known for her generous heart, hardworking spirit, and unmatched talent in crafting. If you knew her, you likely received a handmade...

Jun 4, 2025

Wayne Elmore Olsen

February 4, 1932 - June 4, 2025

Wayne Elmore Olsen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Whitehall, Michigan. He was married to the love of his life, Aloha Olsen (née Rollenhagen), for over 70 wonderful years.

Wayne was the proud father of Dr. Wayne Louis (Ann) Olsen...

Jun 3, 2025

James "Jim" Louis DeRooy, 74, of Scottville, died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  He was born March 3, 1951, in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Julia (VanBergen) DeRooy.

Jim was a Veteran of Vietnam, serving in the US Navy.  He was a life-member of the Custer VFW Gold Bar Post...