Lorna L. Collins
Mar 14, 2016
Lorna L. (Brown) Collins of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Tendercare of Ludington. Lorna was born in Riverton Township March 22, 1942, the daughter of Maraveen O. Brown where she spent many years enjoying the farm of her grandparents Estel and Blance Brown. She moved to Ludington at the age of 12 and attended Longfellow...
Joan Irene Montella
Mar 13, 2016
Mrs. Joan Irene Montella, age 79, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was born November 6, 1936, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Eleanor (Przepiorske) Galfano. She married Joseph J. Montella on September 24, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lombard, IL; they were married for fifty-six years before his passing on November 24, 2011. Joe...
Helen Eilene Johnson
Mar 12, 2016
Mrs. Helen Eilene Johnson, age 86, of Hart, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. She was born May 18, 1929, in Hart to James and Corinne (Comley) Makin. Helen graduated from Montague High School and on May 27, 1949 she married Frank Johnson at the Shelby Congregational Church. She was a homemaker and telephone operator. Helen enjoyed watching the birds...
Betty Elaine Patton
Mar 8, 2016
Mrs. Betty E. Patton, age 81, of Hesperia, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Muskegon. She was born April 7, 1934, in Oceana County, to Orcen and Anna (Plaunt) Croff. She was employed at the Jobst Company of Toledo, Ohio and was a field worker, until her retirement. She was married to Richard Patton in Crystal Township, Michigan and...
Ervin Paul Youngstrom
Mar 1, 2016
Mr. Ervin Paul Youngstrom, age 86, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was born November 10, 1929, in Blue Island, IL to Axel and Dagmar (Stohlhammer) Youngstrom. Erv served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He belonged to the Carpenter's Union Local 100 and worked many years as a pile driver for Towns Brothers Construction...
Kevin Victor Rondell
Feb 26, 2016
Mr. Kevin Victor Rondell, 54, of Ludington passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016. Kevin was born on December 2, 1961 to Mr. David and Betty (Majeske) Rondell in Saline, Michigan. He graduated from Scottville High School and attended West Shore Community College. Mr. Rondell was a jack of all trades. His working days involved everything from being a life...
Joan Bernice Weiss
Feb 25, 2016
Mrs. Joan Bernice Weiss, 89, of Ludington and wife of Mr. Erwin Weiss, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016. There will be no services held for Mrs. Weiss. Interment will be at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia, MI.
Josephine Oles
Feb 24, 2016
Josephine Ann Oles, 96 of Hart and formerly of Grand Haven, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. She was born in Glen Ullin, ND on April 2, 1919. She was the oldest of nine children born to Eva (Schafer) and Harry Kautzman. She met her future husband at a U.S.O. dance in Bismarck, ND where he was stationed at...
Janet Isabel Ramsey
Feb 23, 2016
Mrs. Janet "Nettie" Isabel (Crothers) Ramsey, 91, passed away surrounded by family at her home in Ludington on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Janet was born on March 17, 1924 in Belfast Northern Ireland to Mr. Gilbert and Elizabeth (Bell) Crothers. She attended school at Mountpottinger Primary School in Belfast and married the late Mr. Daniel Ramsey on May 21, 1949....
Joseph Raymond Kokx
Feb 19, 2016
Mr. Joseph Raymond Kokx, age 68, of Hart, passed away February 19, 2016. He was born October 29, 1947, in Hart to Raymond and Doris (Schaner) Kokx. He attended Hart public schools and worked in the farming industry. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cooking. Joe is survived by one daughter: Stacy Kokx of Muskegon; two grandchildren, Dylan Kern and Derek...
Tana Ranae Foley
Feb 15, 2016
Tana Ranae Foley was completely healed and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 15, 2016 after a long illness. Tana Moore was born January 10, 1955 to Loyal and Gladys Curtis Moore in Muskegon, Michigan. Tana was a devoted wife, mother, pastor's wife, teacher, social worker, and most importantly follower of Jesus Christ. Tana leaves behind...
Beryl Eloise Mudget
Feb 8, 2016
Mrs. Beryl E. Mudget, 93, departed this world for her heavenly home on Feb 8, 2016 at the loving home of her daughter and son-in-law, Margret and Chad Johnson in Petoskey, MI. Beryl, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully surrounded by the family that she so loved. Beryl was a beautiful soul that will be missed dearly...
Louis Eugene Alvesteffer
Feb 6, 2016
Mr. Louis "Louie" Eugene Alvesteffer, age 82, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 21, 1933, in Weare Township to Bernard and Edith (Brunk) Alvesteffer. He was employed at Dow Chemical. He married the former Betty L. Keen at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Weare on May 12,...
Shirley Arlene Beggs
Feb 1, 2016
Shirley Arlene Beggs, 82 of Hart, Michigan Crossed in Spirit to become an angel. Shirley was born July 8, 1933 to Frank and Victoria (Green) Beggs in Hart, MI. She lived in Hart her entire life. She enjoyed riding her bike, playing musical instruments, singing, dancing and spending time with her family. She spent the last 7 years being cared...
Eldamae Leona Strait
Jan 31, 2016
Mrs. Eldamae Leona Strait, age 90, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was born September 15, 1925, in Peshtigo, WI to Conrad and Martha Schroeder. Eldamae graduated from high school and attended college. She married Elwood Strait on January 17, 1960 in Wisconsin, and they were married twenty-four years before his passing on October 7, 1984. She...
Donald W. Kunkle
Jan 25, 2016
Mr. Donald W. Kunkle, age 70 of Hart, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids after a two year battle with Cancer. Don was born on October 2, 1945 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Wendell and Fannie (Dugan) Kunkle. Don spent twenty-two years serving his country in the United States Army, retiring as a Lt....
Adam Johnson
Jan 22, 2016
Mr. Adam James John Johnson, age 28, of Ludington, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. He was born August 4, 1987, in Lansing to Jack and Michelle (Spuller) Johnson. He was employed at Flora Craft. Adam graduated Journey High School and West Shore Community College. Adam loved and cherished his children and family. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting,...
Debra May Hintz
Jan 18, 2016
Mrs. Debra May Hintz, age 51, of Hart, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born October 16, 1964, in Pontiac to Stephen and Lorena (Batchelor) Odor. She graduated from high school and on November 6, 1982 married Dennis A. Hintz in Dryden, MI; they were married for thirty-three years. Debra was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of...
Casmer Malinowski
Jan 13, 2016
Mr. Casmer "Cass" Malinowski, age 99, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Oceana Seniors in Hart. He was born October 15, 1916, in Detroit to Alex and Maryann (Tyszka) Malinowski. He was employed as a buffer and polisher in Detroit. Cass married the former Dorothy Grocholski and she preceded him in death on May 20, 1975. Cass...
Shirley Ann Giese
Jan 9, 2016
Ms. Shirley Ann Giese, age 60, of Rothbury, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016. She was born September 7, 1955, in Hart to Gene and JoAnn (Trommater) Giese. She graduated from Hart High School with the Class of 1973 and went on to attend college. Shirley was employed as a home health aide and was dedicated to helping others more...
