Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2025

Charles Floyd Smith, also affectionately known as Chuck or Grandpa Chuck, passed away at the age of 90, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Pentwater, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1934, in Flint, the son of Floyd Charles and Alta Mae (Covington) Smith.

A love story that began in...

Feb 15, 2025

Beverly Joyce Lorenz, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 88. Beverly was born in Staunton, IL, on October 2, 1936. She was the only child of Ernest M Reschetz and Frances Rek Reschetz. Beverly lost her father in 1940, when she was 3 ½ years old. Beverly and her mother Frances then moved to Evanston,...

Feb 13, 2025

Sue A. Johnson passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born October 12, 1935, in Muskegon, the daughter of Einar and Marjorie (Peterson) Strom.

She married William Kresnak in 1953, and eventually moved to Montague. She worked at Howmet for over 25 years where she met her second husband, Robert G. Johnson....

Feb 12, 2025

Donna Mae Foster, 86, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Feb 11, 2025

Richard Dean Brovont, 85, passed away February 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.  He was the son of Dean Brovont and Grace Lee Brovont. Dick graduated from Traverse City Central in 1957. He married his wife of 66 years, Sue Ann (Haase) Brovont on December 20, 1959, at Central Methodist Church in Traverse...

Feb 11, 2025

Daniel Thomas Sullivan, 74, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born February 20, 1950, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Daniel Patrick Sullivan and Evelyn Marie (Keegan) Sullivan.

Daniel proudly served our country in the United States Navy where he was affectionately known as "Sully". He did two tours of duty in Viet...

Feb 11, 2025

Lynn Tooman, 70 years old, of Ludington MI, traveled to the spiritual world, February 11, 2025 with the support of family and friends after one year facing the challenges of ALS. He chose to write his own obituary as it is shared here:

I was born on June 20, 1954 in Port Huron, MI. My dad said...

Feb 8, 2025

Marilyn "Mo" Jane Desmet, of Hamlin Township, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at her residence.  Marilyn was born in Detroit, Michigan, the oldest child of Jacob and Gertrude Kling on January 31, 1941.  Marilyn had two siblings, Joane Homberg and John Kling.

Marilyn was a graduate of Harper Hospital School of Nursing class of 1961 and...

Feb 7, 2025

On Friday February 7, 2025, Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart, joined her beloved husband, Clem, in Heaven on his birthday.  She was born September 7, 1937, in Mason, Michigan daughter of Lyle and Evelyn (Diehl) Tompkins.

Linda grew up in Oceana County and attended Hart Public Schools, graduating from Hart High School in 1956.  During her...

Feb 6, 2025

Marcella Lewis, 82, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born March 16, 1942, in Murphy, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar and Edith Naomi (Morgan) Henson.

Marcella attained her GED by taking night classes while working full-time at McDonalds/Oceana Foods for 15 years before leaving to work at Cherry Blossom Manor for 26...

Feb 6, 2025

Kathie Callis Sturgis, age 66, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2025. Born on March 29, 1958, in Oceana County, Michigan, Kathie lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to others.

Kathie was the beloved wife of Darrell Lee Sturgis for 27 years. She was a devoted mother...

Feb 5, 2025

Beatrice Marie Hipley, 93, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 3, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Vivian Terryn. On October 21, 1950 she married Donald Jerome Hipley who preceded her in death on July 21, 2011.

Beatrice spent most of her life self employed cleaning cottages...

Feb 4, 2025

Dorothy Caroline Cartier, 101, of Ludington passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born October 7, 1923, to Joseph Mrofka and Caroline (Paszczak) Benesh, in Chicago, Illinois.

Dorothy first met Robert Bonnville, and the two fell in love, getting married in 1943. Together, they built a beautiful life, raising three sons and a daughter....

Feb 2, 2025

Harriet "Jean" Powlus, 84, died peacefully in Traverse City, MI on Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born daughter of Orville and Gladys (Badgley) Cornish on July 21, 1940, in Bad Axe, MI.  Jean lived most of her life in Saginaw, MI. She attended Arthur Hill High School, married James R. Powlus, who preceded her in death in 1968,...

Feb 2, 2025

Timothy James Cunningham, age 68, of Fountain, MI passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 after long struggles with his health.

Tim was born August 29th, 1956 to Lawrence and Lorraine Cunningham in Warren, MI. Healthy and hale Tim was overly fond of mashed potatoes and grew quickly into his nickname 'Big Tim'. In his teenage years his...

Feb 2, 2025

David Lee Roodvoets, 86, of Montague, MI, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

He was born in 1938, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of John and Sarah (VanDyke) Roodvoets. Dave graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1956. He attended Calvin College and Michigan State University, where he earned a BSc in Packaging Engineering...

Feb 2, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shawn Marie Killey, 69, of Mesick, MI, on February 2, 2025.

She was born in Dearborn, MI, on October 19,1955, she was the daughter of Donald and Vivian Gibbons. Shawn was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. She had 2 brothers,...

Feb 2, 2025

Martha Ann (Lindsey) Mielke, 77, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born May 18, 1947, to Robert and Marian (Cox) Lindsey in Traverse City.

In accordance with Martha's wishes, cremation has taken place and memorial services are being handled privately.

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

Jan 31, 2025

Allan Schmuckal, 85, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, at Munson Medical Center, with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

He was born on October 26, 1939, to Armond and Eleanor Schmuckal on their homestead farm in Hannah (Kingsley), Michigan. Allan graduated from St. Mary of Hannah School and was a...

Jan 31, 2025

Janice Kay Lautner, 67, passed away on January 31, 2025, in Traverse City, Michigan. Born on October 30, 1957, in Traverse City, she spent her life in the community she loved, surrounded by family and friends.

Janice was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished her children and grandchildren deeply. She was best known for her great...