Obituary Listing

Oct 1, 2024

Fred Allen Curtis, 63, of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Trinity Health St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born July 29, 1961, in Fremont, the son of Milburn and Beverly (Clark) Curtis.

Fred graduated from Ludington High School in the Class of 1979 where he played football and wrestled.  He then attended...

Oct 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of John T. DeBruyn

John Thomas DeBruyn, 70, of Whitehall, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. He was born on December 10, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

John lived a life of faith, love, and service to others. A devoted follower of Christ, he...

Sep 30, 2024

Alexander Roy Palmer, 36, of Mesick, passed away unexpectedly by cardiac arrest at his place of employment, Blarney Castle Oil, on Monday, September 30, 2024.

He was born in Holland, in 1988, to Karla Myers Schackow and Jerry Palmer.

Alex was preceded in death by: Grand Parents Clayton and Carol Myers of Allegan, Grandfather James...

Sep 30, 2024

Martha Drew Hays, 87, of Traverse City, died Monday, September 30, 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

Sep 30, 2024

Scott Carroll, 67, of Montague, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 30, 2024, after a long-awaited kidney transplant. Born on November 3, 1956, in Ironton, Ohio, Scott grew up in Sydney, Ohio, before moving to Montague at the age of 17. He graduated from Montague High School in 1975, where he forged lifelong friendships.

Scott's adventurous spirit...

Sep 28, 2024

Michael Jones passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born November 29, 1964, at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Mike grew up following his military family to England, Massachusetts, California, Maryland, Virginia, Hawaii, Germany, and Michigan, graduating from Whitehall High School in 1984.

Mike had led an adventurous life Kite boarding instructing...

Sep 28, 2024

Wendell (Jay) Chester Lawrence Jr. was born on April 9, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Wendell Chester Lawrence Sr. and Enid Berniece (Reynolds) Lawrence. He passed away on September 28, 2024 at MediLodge of Traverse City, Michigan.

Wendell worked at Chrysler Corporation in Detroit for several years and then became a truck driver, working for Bates Casket...

Sep 28, 2024

Mandy Leigh Block-Carson, 45, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at home. She was born October 3, 1978, in Flint, the daughter of Charles (Dave) and Robin (Renton) Block.

​Mandy was employed at Aludyne in Whitehall until she left to care for her 4 grandchildren while her daughter worked. In her spare time, Mandy was...

Sep 27, 2024

Ann Virginia Pagura, 40, of Hart, a loving mother, wife, daughter, and sister, passed peacefully in her home on Friday, September 27, 2024. Born to William Cyphers and Kelly Aiken on June 24, 1984, Ann grew to be known by those close to her as a generous woman of fierce conviction, infectious laughter, and impenetrable protectiveness.

Ann...

Sep 27, 2024

Alice Jean Galinski, 84, of Ludington died Friday, September 27, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born February 21, 1940 in Ludington, the daughter of William and Alice (Abair) Anderson, and sister to William "Bill", all who proceeded her in death.

Alice was a Ludington High School and Michigan State graduate and a member of...

Sep 25, 2024

James "Jim" Robert Grieve Sr., 79, of Montague, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born December 4, 1944, in Grand Haven, the son of Forest and Esther (Ferris) Grieve. He was raised in Montague.

On December 13, 1968, Jim married Merry Jager and they spent...

Sep 25, 2024

Daniel Frank Kalis, 64, of Branch, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at home.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Sep 25, 2024

Mindy Lynn Dempsey, 44, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born July 26, 1980, in Shelby, the daughter of Edward Parks and Daphne Klinge.

She recently devoted herself to the lord before her passing.

Mindy is survived by: her husband, Jimmy; mother and father, Joe and Mary Dodge; Sisters, Kelly (George...

Sep 24, 2024

Barbara Ann Sheren, 74, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born June 12, 1950, the daughter of William and Genevieve (Settler) Duncan.

Barbara graduated from Pentwater in 1968. After high school, she attended Central Michigan University and graduated from Michigan State with a Master's Degree in Education. Throughout her career as an Educator,...

Sep 23, 2024

Brenda (Bateson) Blamer went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on September 23, 2024.  Born June 22, 1961 to Donald and Coral Bateson, Brenda grew up in a tight-knit family alongside her sisters—Tina, LuAnn, and Leah—full of love and laughter.

A proud graduate of Pentwater High School, Brenda was a talented musician, playing the saxophone in...

Sep 22, 2024

Charles Allen Eisenlohr, known to most as Charlie or Chuck, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He had just finished a tractor ride. He was born April 4, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of Maurice "Mike" and Ruby (Lynn) Eisenlohr.

Chuck belonged to Oceana Antique Tractors...

Sep 21, 2024

Nestor Fonseca-Vazquez, 45, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Manistee.  He was born February 26, 1979, in Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, the son of Agustin and Reyna (Vazquez) Fonseca.

Nestor was currently employed at Sanders Meats, in Custer, where he had been working for over 20 years.  He was a beloved husband, stepfather and brother, who loved spending...

Sep 21, 2024

Walter "Wally" George Pieschke, Jr. ended his journey in this world as he passed away on the morning of September 21, 2024, at the age of 103 at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Wally is survived by his loving wife and partner of 75 years, Anna Maxine, his children Walter Pieschke III (Marilyn) of Farmington, New...

Sep 21, 2024

Barbara Hains Greene of Traverse City, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024.  Her family mourns her, comforted by knowing she did not suffer.  A graduate of the University of Michigan, she was intelligent, clever, resourceful and adventurous.  During her long life, she acquired a pilot's license, and was a certified ship's captain and world traveler. She was...

Sep 18, 2024

Herbert "Herb" Eugene Heger, born January 28th, 1938, in Cadillac, MI, passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2024, with his loving wife of 61 years, Joni, by his side. Herb was predeceased by his mother, Helen Isabel Youry, and beloved uncles, Darrel (Winnifred) Matheson and Elwin (Pauline) Matheson.

In addition to wife, Joan "Joni" Heger, Herb is...