Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2025

Paul Ray Bumgardner, 82, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home. He was born October 31, 1941, in Pontiac, son of the late Carl Lee and Viola (Deaton) Bumgardner.

Paul honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War.

Paul is survived by:...

Jan 14, 2025

Linda Lou Michels, 78, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Concord Place Assisted Living, in Traverse City, with her family by her side.  She was born December 12, 1946, in Traverse City, the daughter of Earl and Theresa (Schaffer) Michels.

Linda was creative and enjoyed making beautiful needlepoint embroideries.  She loved old country music...

Jan 14, 2025

Virginia Sue "Jenni" Fischer, 70, of Hart, passed away early Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at her home. She was born June 7, 1954, in Holland, where she was raised, before moving to Oceana County.

Virginia loved to be outdoors, whether it was tending to her home, yard, or gardens. She could also be found out in the...

Jan 14, 2025

Dean Alan McDonald, 66, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born May 22, 1958, in Hart, the son of Leonard and Greta (Tickle) McDonald.

Dean proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his time in the Navy, he worked for Howmet Aerospace for 12 years and then Sun...

Jan 13, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lee Wrench, 81, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025.

Bob was born November 3, 1943, in Lansing, son of William H. and Marian L. (Manning) Wrench. He graduated from Lakeview Community Schools on June 2, 1961, then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on July 3, 1961, and served until his Honorable...

Jan 11, 2025

Jerry William Powers, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home. He was born October 17, 1940, in Weare Township, the son of Ernest and Grace (Boone) Powers.

Jerry was born and raised in Oceana County and was a lifelong resident of the area. He, his wife, and his three children ran their...

Jan 11, 2025

Louise Joan Hornung, age 100, passed away peacefully at Ludington Woods on January 11, 2025.  Louise was born on January 29, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Louis and Frances Spychalski and lived on Warren Street in South Bend.  She studied nursing at St. Joseph School of Nursing in South Bend and graduated as a Registered Nurse.  She was...

Jan 10, 2025

Loretta Ann Cox, 85, of Freesoil, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home in Fremont.  She was born March 13, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois.

Loretta worked for many years as a secretary first at Remington Arms Company and later in Munster, Indiana until her retirement in 1994.  Afterwards she and her husband, Clarence...

Jan 9, 2025

Andrew "Andy" William Frank, 75 of Suttons Bay, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at home with family by his side.

Andy was born September 29, 1949, in Battle Creek, the son of William and Alice Jean (Storer) Frank.

Andy graduated from Michigan State University, Class of 1972.  A few years after graduation, he moved...

Jan 9, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Hyland, 88, of Grawn, died Thursday, January 9, 2025.

No services will be held at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Jan 9, 2025

Nikki Basar, 54, of Elk Rapids, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2025, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, 511 S. Garfield Avenue, Traverse City, Michigan  49686.

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

Jan 8, 2025

Roy Heimler, 92, passed away January 8, 2025 surrounded by the love of his children.

Born in 1932, he spent his early childhood on North Manitou Island where his parents were farmers. A proud patriot, he joined the Army in 1952 and served as an Airborne paratrooper in the Korean war. He earned several medals including the...

Jan 8, 2025

Scott Bryan Carlson, 56, of New Era, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born September 27, 1968, in Hart, the son of Jerry and Justine (Arden) Carlson.

Scott was recently employed as a butcher, but had always made an honest living working with his hands. He took great pride in his home and...

Jan 8, 2025

Helen J. Andrew, 95, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Grand Haven, at the Robbinswood Nursing Facility, after complications from hip surgery and numerous other health issues.

She was born April 19, 1929, along with her twin sister, Elenor, to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Barbara (Stephan) Sheridan. She was the youngest of seven...

Jan 7, 2025

Phyllis Jean Brayton, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 4, 1937 to Frank Mackniesh and Dorothy Kaufman Mackniesh.

Phyllis will be remembered for her strong morals and firm beliefs.  She had a warm heart for...

Jan 6, 2025

Cynthia K. Leddy, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 6, 2025, with her family by her side.

Born October 3, 1953 in Arcadia, Michigan, Cynthia was the daughter of Jack and Elaine (Chohon) Tondu.

Cynthia is survived by her devoted husband of 25 years Scott Leddy and their four sons:...

Jan 4, 2025

Stella Germaine (Schiller) O'Donnell age 94 of Ludington passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born at home on September 10, 1930, to Edmund and Julia (Greiner) Schiller in New Era, MI.  Stella married Walter O'Donnell on May 2, 1953, in Montague MI.  She was a beloved wife of 49 years, mother of...

Jan 2, 2025

Robert F. Meyer, 79, of Fife Lake, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2025, with family by his side.

A full obituary will be published later.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell, Kingsley Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Jan 1, 2025

Margaret Jane Mackey, 97, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at home with her family by her side.  She was born January 3, 1927, in Suttons Bay, the daughter of Joseph and Molly (Fehrenbach) Zeffero.

Margaret is survived by: her children, Debbie (Jim) Poling of Traverse City, Anne (Dan) Schultz...

Jan 1, 2025

Alfred Hiliarion Ardolf, 99, of Ludington, passed away peacefully January 1, 2025 at home.  He was born December 28, 1925, in Silver Lake, Minnesota, the second eldest of nine children of Frank and Alice (Hoodecheck) Ardolf.

At the age of 18, Alfred enlisted in the US Navy in 1944 and served aboard the USS Massachusetts during World...