Obituary Listing

Dec 19, 2024

Leatrice Mary Rahman, 80, of Madison, Wisconsin, formally of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born August 5, 1944, in Libertyville, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Sr. and Frances (Lindstrom) Hart.

Leatrice is survived by: her twin sister, Lysbeth Lower; sister, Lynne (Tom) Lawrence; and numerous family and friends.

Leatrice was preceded...

Dec 18, 2024

Arthur "Art" William Wilkins, 90 of Traverse City, passed away, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 with family at his side.

Art was born April 24, 1934, in Traverse City, the son of Theodore and Charlotte Wilkins.

On June 20, 1953, he married Doris Fewins, celebrating 71 years of marriage.  Art was a hard worker and took...

Dec 14, 2024

Dennis Carrier,75, of Muskegon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, surrounded by family at his bedside. He was born August 20, 1949, in Muskegon, the son of Durward and Thelma (Sheehy) Carrier. He graduated from Reeth Puffer High School and lived his entire life in Muskegon.

Dennis enjoyed the outdoor life whether it was fishing,...

Dec 11, 2024

Edith D. Agosto de Kyser, 91, of Maple City, Michigan, went to be the Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, with family by her side. She was born September 30, 1933, in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico.

Edith was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and worked and retired...

Dec 10, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Courter, 71, of Gobles, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, in Hart. She was born September 26, 1953, in Detroit.

Jackie loved fishing, the outdoors, camping, and gardening. She raised and bred Labrador Retrievers, worked as a medical assistant and was a fantastic cook. Jackie was a kind,...

Dec 9, 2024

Pauline Susan Raihala, 70, of Twin Lake, Passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born April 27, 1954, the daughter of Arthur and Gertrude Raihala.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, MI 49461.

Dec 6, 2024

Richard Frank Bachi (Butch) passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born, January 9, 1947, to Lee and Grace Bachi, in Traverse City, Michigan.  He graduated from Elk Rapids high School in 1965.

Frank served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Forrestal...

Dec 6, 2024

Sheila Jean Page, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on December 6, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimers.  Sheila was born on March 10, 1949, the second eldest of ten children of Clarence and Marjorie (Cannon) Page in Alton, IL. She is survived by only one sibling, Cheryl (John) Rand of Wisconsin.

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Dec 5, 2024

Mary Jo Garry 76, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born April 24, 1948, in Muskegon, the daughter of Leonard and Hazel (Corwin) Jankowski.

On May 23, 1973, Mary Jo married Gil Garry and they spent 51 loving years together. She will be loved and missed dearly by Gil.

Mary Jo...

Dec 4, 2024

Marjorie L. Buckhalter, 85, of Hart, passed away December 4, 2024. She was born July 3, 1939, in Detroit, the daughter of Vance and Frances Jassamine (Aiken) Rasmussen.

Marge spent most of her life devoted to her children and family. She loved to garden and can her own vegetables, and was an avid horseback rider and 4-H...

Dec 4, 2024

Marlene D. Greiner, 88, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  Her final day was spent surround by family and the caring staff of Oakview.  She was born February 13, 1936, in Flint, the daughter of Kermit and Fern (Harwood) Mellberg.

Marlene attended school in Flint and Ludington,...

Dec 1, 2024

Raymond "Ray" Matthew Weber, 103, of Traverse City, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born May 20, 1921, in Hannah, the son of Jacob and Anna (Zenner) Weber.

Ray is survived by: his daughters, Cindi (Tom) Pobuda of Traverse City and Jeanine Weber of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Brandon (Kristen)...

Nov 29, 2024

Shelley Marie Canniff, 70, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2024. She was born July 1, 1954, in Muskegon, the daughter of Melvin and Leone (Blackburn) Johnson.

Throughout her life, Shelley worked for Mayflower, Toys R Us, and Michigan Adventures. She enjoyed reading, coloring, and baking.

Shelley is survived by: her children, Richard (Sheri)...

Nov 29, 2024

Clarence "Smokey" Joseph Stachnik

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Clarence " Smokey" J. Stachnik 92 of Cedar passed away on November 29, 2024, with his loving family at his bedside.

Clarence married Irene (Winowiecki) on June 30,1956, at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City., and they were married for 68 years.  Together they raised 7 children- Michael...

Nov 28, 2024

Dorothy (Brocker) Martin, 76, of Lapeer, Michigan, and most recently living in Whitehall, passed away after battling cancer on November 28, 2024, surrounded by family members.

Dorothy was born January 20, 1948, in Goodrich, Michigan, the daughter of Carrol and Katherine (Stilwell) Brocker.

Dorothy graduated from Lapeer High School in 1966. She worked at a...

Nov 28, 2024

Dean "Deno" Michael Moore, 72, of Irons, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.  He was born December 8, 1951, in Detroit, the son of Harry and Valeria (Retchko) Moore.

Deno was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Army.

Deno worked at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island...

Nov 28, 2024

Benjamin Allen Lewis, 48, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born May 13, 1976, and grew up in the Whitehall area. Ben enjoyed spending time with his daughters who were the light of his life, fishing, and being with his beloved dogs and cats.

Ben is survived by: his daughters, Riley and Reagan;...

Nov 27, 2024

Connie Marie (Perry) Kirwin, 73, left this earth at 4:20 AM on November 27, 2024 at Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon due to a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1951, in Hart, Michigan, and was a lifelong resident of Walkerville.

Connie married Roger Kirwin on October 4, 1969, and raised 3 children together.  Throughout Connie's...

Nov 26, 2024

Diane Lynn Wickering, 75, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.   She was born January 5, 1949, in Sparta, the daughter of Roger and Rose (McIntyre) Pennington.  Diane has joined the love of her life, Steven A. Wickering, in Heaven.

Diane is survived by: her daughters, Jennifer Cherry and Janaka (Lee Rasmussen) ...

Nov 25, 2024

Bobby Joe Holder, 61, passed away November 25, 2024. He was born January 1, 1963, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com