Obituary Listing

Sep 10, 2024

Wilbur "Willie" Ory VanNortwick, 101, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. He was born May 2, 1923, on the family farm in Pere Marquette Township, the son of Ory and Ruth (Nelson) VanNortwick.

Willie was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US ARMY 701st Military...

Sep 9, 2024

Nancy Louise Smith, 65, of Ludington, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at home.  She was born September 22, 1958, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel in Ludington.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until...

Sep 9, 2024

Loving mother/grandmother, animal devotee, and longtime ward clerk, Eileen Erin Bladzik, 80, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2024, at Munson Medical Center. Eileen graduated from Manistee High School in 1962. She spent the majority of her career working at Manistee Medical Center and Traverse City Osteopathic Hospital. She always had a big heart for...

Sep 8, 2024

Gloria Jean Wilson, 76, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 13, 1947, in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of William and Mildred (Bisko) Wilson.

After graduating from Royal Oak Kimball High School Gloria attended college while working at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital....

Sep 8, 2024

Lucille Carol Michael, age 85, died peacefully at her home in Whitehall, Michigan, on September 8, 2024, with loving family at her side.

Lucille was born in Detroit on November 19, 1938, to Henry and​ Jeanne Bibeau. She was well known and loved in Whitehall, where she lived for over 50 years.

In addition to...

Sep 7, 2024

Sharon Edith Anderson, 85, of Ludington, died Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Sep 4, 2024

Dolores Catherine Bonner, 95, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Dolores (Dee) was born April 16, 1929 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.  She married Daniel Bonner in 1950.  Dee was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Traverse City.

Our mom's life was a grand adventure filled...

Sep 3, 2024

Daniel Frank Lynn, 94, of Alden, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Daniel (Dan) was born September 2, 1930, in Midland, Michigan, to Daniel W. and Martha E. (Henske) Lynn.

Staff Sergeant Lynn served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita...

Sep 3, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) Donovan Frietsch, 74, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 3, 2024.  He was born April 12, 1950, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Lawrence Delano and Doris (Hamilton) Frietsch.

Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army, a Vietnam veteran, before retiring from Howmet....

Aug 30, 2024

Alberto Padron Jr., 84, of Ludington, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  He was born February 13, 1940, in Crystal City, Texas, the son of Alberto and Maria (Arellano) Padron Sr.

Alberto worked for over 40 years for Don Harmon Farms, as well as 35 years at Ludington Plastics/Floracraft in...

Aug 29, 2024

Janice K. Haywood (Groves), aged 72, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan.  Born on April 15, 1952.  She was a mother to two daughters, Michelle and Hollie, and later a grandmother of four.  Janice is survived by her mother, Fame; brother, Terry; and husband, Alan.

A memorial service will be held on...

Aug 28, 2024

Douglas Wayne Nichols, 79, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born February 23, 1945, in Shelby, Michigan, the son of Bill and Dorothy (Ramthun) Nichols.

Doug was always up for a good time and eloped with his partner in crime, Judy Bunda, on December 16, 1967.  To the end, Doug enjoyed...

Aug 28, 2024

Lois Marie Becker, 65, of Pellston, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

No services will be held at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Aug 27, 2024

Nancy Lu Putnam, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was born November 15, 1948, in Shelby, the first daughter of Minard (Mike) and Arlene (Clements) Smith.

On January 27, 1967, Nancy married Steven Putnam. They had two children and spent 57 years together.

Nancy attended Green Elementary...

Aug 27, 2024

Margot Stainton Pulver passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born July 22, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Taylor) Stainton.

She was a beloved wife to Merle Pulver, a devoted mother to her children Maija Anderson (Cal), Marti Oswald (Bill), and Murray Pulver (Michelle), and...

Aug 26, 2024

Helen (Hosner) Mann, 87, of Traverse City, MI, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 26, 2024. She passed away peacefully.

Helen was born on August 18, 1937 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Joseph and Dorothy (Hyle) Hosner. Helen grew up with fond memories of the coffee shop that her...

Aug 25, 2024

Roger Milo Martin, 70, of Montague, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born November 1, 1953, in Ionia, the son of Donald Sr. and Mary (Reisbig) Martin.

Roger graduated from Whitehall High School in 1972. After high school, he worked as a machinist for Supreme Machine, Redi-Wood, as well as others.

Roger enjoyed...

Aug 25, 2024

John Steven Ray, 63, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at SKLD of Whitehall.  He was born May 8, 1961, in Chicago, the son of John M. and Jean (Skogsberg) Ray.

John was employed at Haworth Inc. in Ludington for 14 years until his retirement in 2014 due to cancer.  In his spare time, John...

Aug 23, 2024

Donald William Hansen, 96, of Hart, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born August 10, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Walter D. and Margaret M. (Hughes) Hansen.

As a teenager, Don worked at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Hart and across the state, managing stores in about six different...

Aug 23, 2024

Marilyn Frances Emery, 88, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at home.  She was born February 10, 1936, in Ecorse, Michigan, the daughter of Edmund and Catherine (Carroll) Yops.

Marilyn co-owned and operated Birdland Hardware and Variety Store, in Pentwater, with her husband, Jerry, from 1969 until their retirement in 1995.  She was very involved...