Judy Kay Copenhaver
Jun 3, 2025
Judy Kay Copenhaver, 69, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home. She was born July 28, 1955, in Hart, the daughter of Merrill and Lillian (Clark) Eckholm.
Judy was a loving daughter, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She loved spending time with her family, whether having a picnic, going camping, or having family...
Patrick Michael Miller
Jun 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Patrick Michael Miller, 61, of Ludington, Michigan, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Born on March 17, 1964, in Hart, the son of Joe and Pearl (Cox) Miller, Patrick was a devoted father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He...
Julia Williams
Jun 1, 2025
Julia "Julie" Williams, of Traverse City, passed away on June 1, 2025, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Julie was born May 23, 1943, to John and Virginia Winowiecki.
She graduated from St. Francis High School. Julie was always a hard worker, even in her free time she enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn, and shoveling the snow. Some...
Charlotte Mabel Spencer
Jun 1, 2025
Charlotte Mabel (Hegerty) Spencer, 78, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Â She was born March 15, 1947, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Nelson) Hegerty.
Charlotte served as a soldier in the Salvation Army Corps since 1982 for 42 years, as a Sunday...
Caroline Marie Johnson
May 29, 2025
"Sweet Caroline" was born in Ludington, Michigan to Michael and Anna (Gwiazdowski) Zywicki on August 14, 1933. She attended Saint Stanislaus and Saint Simon's schools graduating in 1951. The friendships Mom formed during those years were lifelong and rich in depth and loyalty.
Caroline loved her family "To The Moon and Back" and often expressed that by...
Calvin Willard Hilton
May 29, 2025
Calvin (Cal) Willard Hilton, 82, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, in Cedar, Michigan. He was born on October 1, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Cal was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather. He shared a lifelong bond with his beloved wife, Pamela Hilton—his best friend and soulmate. Together, they built a...
Linda Kay Dewolfe
May 27, 2025
Linda Kay DeWolfe, 74, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born September 25, 1950, in Jackson, the daughter of Keith and Phyllis (Mosher) Griffin.
Linda graduated from Montague high school in 1968. After graduation she held multiple different jobs. She owned and operated the Sun Station in Whitehall, MI.
She enjoyed...
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...
