Obituary Listing

Mar 6, 2025

Randall Scott Rose, 63, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born November 6, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Ray and Betty (Burns) Rose.

A full obituary will be published soon.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Sunrise Memorial Gardens, in Muskegon.

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Kay Olosky, 84 of Kewadin, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by the loving embrace of her family while in hospice care in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who lived an active life full of adventure, warmth, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished most.

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Mar 4, 2025

Elin Menk Frietsch

April 20, 1973 – March 4, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Elin Frietsch, 51 years old, of Whitehall, Michigan, who passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on March 4, 2025. Elin was a beloved parent, devoted friend, and a warm, honest, caring, and...

Mar 2, 2025

Mary Bowne of Ludington, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her children, Shawn Bowne, Traci Beckman, Chris (Holly) Bowne, Jeff (Candice) Bowne; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Pelto, Joshua (Dani) Bowne, Skylar (Alex) Detwiler; great grandchildren, Logan Bowne, Kylie Bowne, Henry Pelto; her siblings, Bill Hinds, Tim (Jeannie) Hinds, Ann (Barry)...

Mar 2, 2025

Jesse Hugh Harris, 44, of Kingsley, MI, passed away on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 19, 1980, in Traverse City, MI, to JR Harris and Shawn Gibbons.

Jesse was a hardworking man with an unwavering love for his family. He was an amazing father who found his greatest...

Mar 1, 2025

Stuart Richard Shelly, 90, of Scottville, died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 10, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Feb 28, 2025

Patricia Kay "Pat" Hooper, 94, was called home to our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Born March 10, 1930, to Roy and Juanita Somers of Cadillac Michigan. She spent her childhood between Cadillac, Grand Rapids and Traverse City, Michigan. She graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1948.

Marrying Joseph L. Hooper on...

Feb 27, 2025

Robert Paul Cornelisen, 86, of Pentwater, Michigan, passed away February 27, 2025. Born on January 20, 1939, in Detroit, he was the son of Paul and Pauline Cornelisen.

Bob (nicknamed Corny) grew up in Riverside, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois, where he joined Sigma Chi and met his future wife, Carol. He graduated with a...

Feb 26, 2025

Jack Thomas Boyd died on Feb. 26th, his 84th birthday surrounded by family at his home in Traverse City.

Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1941, Jack grew up in Sylvania and went to college in Michigan and Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart, Gretchen Herzberg, and went to dental school at Ohio State University. The couple...

Feb 25, 2025

Evelyn Mae (Maidens) Goff, age 90, of Traverse City, Michigan passed away February 25, 2025.

Evelyn was born on June 28, 1934, in Kalkaska, Michigan to Gladys Maidens and Roy Maidens.  Gladys later married Henry Riehl.

She met and married Lyle C. Goff.  They were united in marriage on January 5, 1957, in Traverse City,...

Feb 24, 2025

A legend, known as William "Bill" Wheaton, was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton on June 8th, 1959, where he found himself gasping his first breath of fresh air in the city of Ludington, Michigan. It would be a town for which he would spend nearly his entire life. He was always a kind quiet soul that assisted...

Feb 22, 2025

Christine "Chris" Ann Sikkenga, 83, passed away peacefully February 22, 2025. She was born April 1, 1941, in Shelby, the daughter of Arnold and Mavis (Schuyler) Postema.

Christine was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother. She married Gordon Sikkenga on August 26, 1960, and they had 5 children together.

Christine began her career...

Feb 22, 2025

Richard "Rick" Frank Wierman,80 of Traverse City, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Cherry Hill Haven, with his family by his side.

Rick was born August 15, 1944 to Frank Gaylord and Marye (Sluyter) Wierman at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

He graduated from Cadillac High School and went to DeVry Tech in Chicago.

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Feb 21, 2025

Dr. David Duff of Buckley, MI, passed away the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at Munson Hospital in Traverse City, MI. He was born in Tawas City, MI to Juanita (Hunt) Duff and Vernon Duff, the third of five children and their first son.

David leaves behind two daughters born with Cheryl Fisk, (Franklin, Duff), Mindy Bollhoefer...

Feb 21, 2025

Joe Synol, 81, passed away at home on February 21, 2025 after a long battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  He was born on Jan. 15, 1944 and lived the vast majority of his life in Northern New Jersey.  He took pride in relocating to Northern Michigan in retirement, where his wife has roots.  After briefly living in Kalkaska, they built...

Feb 21, 2025

Lois Ann Johnston, 56, passed away unexpectedly February 21, 2025. She was born October 24, 1968, in Muskegon, the daughter of Herbert and Betsy (Ray) Tollenaar.

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

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

Feb 21, 2025

Cheryl Ann Smith, 59, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home. She was born August 16, 1965, in Muskegon, the daughter of Raymond and Wilma Jean (England) Eyestone.

While Cheryl's life was often marked with struggles, she maintained a resiliency about herself that drove her to push forward for her family....

Feb 19, 2025

Scottie Ransom, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Known for her witty humor and boundless kindness, Scottie touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born on November 14, 1944, to Merlin and Mary Dukes, Scottie tragically lost her father early in life when Merlin fell...

Feb 17, 2025

Jack Lowrie Dean, born November 8, 1939, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in the loving presence of his family.

Jack was born in Traverse City and grew up on his family's cherry farm in Williamsburg, Michigan. He attended the Yuba School for his primary education. He received his secondary education at Traverse City Central High...

Feb 16, 2025

Max Gerald Mead, 74, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025.

In accordance with Max's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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