Barbara Jane Vanwestrienen
Nov 1, 2024
Barbara Jane VanWestrienen, 86, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Seminole Shores Assisted Living Center in Muskegon. She was born November 21, 1937, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Robert Marsh and Betty Jane (Cunningham) Chapman.
Barb loved helping others, and her career in Home Economics helped her share that by using her...
Janet Arita Robbins
Oct 31, 2024
Janet Robbins, 84, of Montague, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, with her loving caregiver, Marci Beckley, at her side. She was born May 24, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of Merle "Bud" and Arita (Lasser) Oldt.
On June 6, 1959, she married Guy Robbins. Janet worked various jobs throughout her working career, retiring from Child and...
Robert Allen Blackmer
Oct 31, 2024
Robert "Bob" Allen Blackmer, 85, of Hart passed away  October 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Robert and Donna Blackmer, born July 28, 1939. He was the older brother of Sharon and Marcia.
Bob attended school in Shelby until his parents purchased Blackmer Supermarket in Elbridge Township. He graduated from Hart High...
Debbie Kay King
Oct 30, 2024
Debbie Kay King, 67, of Montague, peacefully transitioned Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was born September 11, 1957, in Riverside, California, the daughter of Frank and Corrinne Abbot.
On August 27, 1976, Debbie married Grant King and they spent 48 wonderful years together. Together, they enjoyed traveling, trips to the casino, camping, and drinks with friends and...
Mark Geoffrey Mainwaring
Oct 30, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mark G. Mainwaring, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on October 30, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on June 13, 1955, in Allen Park, Michigan, Mark's journey through life was marked by a profound dedication to his family, his work, and...
Carol Wilma Monroe
Oct 28, 2024
Carol Wilma Monroe, 84, of Ludington, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at home. She was born December 21, 1939, in Ludington.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Carol's life will be held at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Cheryl Maxine Jobbins
Oct 26, 2024
Cheryl Maxine Jobbins, 59, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her home. She was born June 27, 1965, in Flint, the daughter of James and June (Spears) Barrett.
Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family and grandchildren, but...
Laurie Ann Apps
Oct 25, 2024
Laurie Ann Apps, born March 24, 1967, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to others. Known for her boundless generosity and huge heart, Laurie dedicated her life to caring for those around her. A natural caregiver, Laurie provided not only support but love to everyone in her life,...
Cherrie Jean Courville
Oct 24, 2024
Cherrie Jean Courville, 62, of Ludington, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at MediLodge of Ludington. She was born November 17, 1961, in Lansing, Michigan.
Cherrie is survived by: her son, Joshua (Betty Carpenter) Flint; her daughter, Kellynn (Clayton) Kitchens; her grandsons, Gideon and Sawyer; her sister, Kathy (Tim) Devers; and her nieces, Ashley Hannah and Nikki Devers....
Ronald Francis Spring
Oct 23, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ronald Francis Spring July 13, 1928 – October 23, 2024
Ronald Francis Spring passed peacefully from this world on the morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 13, 1928, to Frank Phillip and Olga (Cheplevich) Spring, Ron was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Kimball Allen Berger
Oct 22, 2024
Kimball "Kim" Allen Berger, 76, of Mears, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, in his home surrounded by family. He was born February 16, 1948, in Ionia, Michigan, the son of Gale and Nina (Krantz) Berger.
Enlisting in the US Airforce June of 1966, Kim served as a Sergeant in Guam and Okinawa, and was...
Jeanette B. Swaney
Oct 18, 2024
Jeanette B Swaney, 94, a lifetime resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday October 18, 2024 in the comfort of her own home.
Jeanette was born on May 14, 1930 to Louis and Barbara (Miller) Denoyer. Â She graduated from Saint Francis High School in 1948 alongside the love of her life, Don Swaney, whom she...
Curtis James Minzey
Oct 16, 2024
Curtis James Minzey, 30, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born March 1, 1994, in Fremont, and attended Hesperia High School.
Curtis was a dear father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend. He truly possessed a heart of gold, and would selflessly do anything for anyone, even if that meant putting himself...
Fred William Barrick
Oct 15, 2024
FRED WILLIAM BARRICK
4/30/51 - 10/15/24
Born in Virginia Beach, VA the son of Robert Barrick And Beverly Barrick. His younger days were spent on the football field and singing in the choir at Redford High School. After High School, dad self-enlisted himself into the United States Army, which he was there from 1969-1972 where...
Richard Michael Walters
Oct 15, 2024
Richard Michael Walters, known as Mike by family and friends, passed peacefully from this life to the next at home on October 15, 2024, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family.
Mike was born on November 16, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to Richard and Lucile (Monger) Walters. Â He attended Dayton schools and graduated...
Alan Curtis Saunders
Oct 14, 2024
Alan "Al" Curtis Saunders, 70, of Traverse City, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Â He was born October 23, 1953, in Traverse City, the son of Earl and Bobbie Saunders.
Al worked as a Land Manger in the oil & gas industry until he retired. Â In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Janice Ann Shingler
Oct 14, 2024
Janice Ann (Anderson) Shingler, 64, of New Era, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 14, 2024. Janice was Carson and Pauline (Vokes) Anderson's first of seven baby girls, born November 16, 1959, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon.
She attended Hesperia High School. After high school, Janice went on to Baker College...
Maxine Mae Blankenship
Oct 13, 2024
Maxine Mae Blankenship, 96, of Hart, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born May 27, 1928, the daughter of Evo and Theresa (Aerts) Greiner.
Maxine will be laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, TX.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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Janet Elaine Nedeau
Oct 13, 2024
Janet Elaine (Fryer) Nedeau, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, sometimes mystic and eternal artist, died of a pulmonary embolism on October 13, 2024, in Whitehall, MI. She was 71.
Janet was born in Port Chester, New York, on May 3, 1953, to Willis Joseph Fryer and Mary Helen Weigel, and was raised in Greenwich, Connecticut. She...
Roger Lewis Simkins
Oct 13, 2024
Roger Lewis Simkins, 79, of Hart, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born June 13, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Roger enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was a proud Marine throughout his life. Â After his time in the Marine Corps, Roger was a boiler maker for over 30 years for Boiler Makers Local...
