Obituary Listing

Jul 30, 2024

Henrietta Lee Squire passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, after battling Alzheimer's Dementia for several years. "Lee" was born in Manhattan, Kansas, to Edith and Henry Pfeiffer. As an only child, her cousins were her siblings, especially her beloved cousin Dee. Lee met a serviceman from Muskegon, Michigan, Thomas Brainard, they married and moved to Muskegon, Michigan. Although Michigan...

Jul 30, 2024

Lawrence "Bob" Robert Shalosky, 94, of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Fremont.

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

Jul 29, 2024

Marjorie Mae Steinebach, of Buckley, Michigan, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, Michigan.

Her life began September 8, 1936, the daughter of Alexander and Helen Burnett (Yomant), of Summit City, Michigan.  Marjorie attended Kingsley School and later found her true love, Jack, at a Summit City Grange Hall dance.  ...

Jul 28, 2024

Frank William Pfeifer, 92, of Glen Arbor, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.

Frank was born February 7, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Frank Pfeifer Sr. and Hedwig Theresa Hutter. On August 13, 1955, he married the love of his life, Marie L. Anderson, in Rankin,...

Jul 27, 2024

Floyd "Sam" Thomas Chard, 67, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at home.  He was born April 9, 1957, in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of George and Jeannette (Hunt) Chard.

Cremation has taken place at Mason-Oceana Area Crematory and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is...

Jul 27, 2024

Jacob Anthony Benbow, born November 27, 1998, in Traverse City Michigan, passed away suddenly on July 27, 2024. Jacob was a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, whose warmth and generosity of spirit marked everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Jacob is survived by his loving wife, Teegan A. Benbow, his daughter Avelynn Elizabeth Lea Benbow...

Jul 26, 2024

Max William Rolph, 85, of Montague, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born October 13, 1938, in Shelby, the son of Ralph and Florence (Schiller) Rolph.

Max proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1959 until 1961, working with heavy equipment.

Max graduated from Montague High School. After high school,...

Jul 25, 2024

Robert (Bob) Branski, 80, passed away at home surrounded by family in the early morning hours of July 25, 2024. He was finally released from pain and the many health struggles that had plagued him for years.

Bob was born on January 21, 1944 to Leonard and Helen (Krukowski) Branski at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. After...

Jul 25, 2024

Caroline Ann Denlinger, 92, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born March 21, 1932, the daughter of Sylvester and Phyllis (Cline) Cunningham.

Caroline grew up in Detroit, attending High School there as well. She later attended Olivet Nazarene Bible College, where she also met her future husband, George A. Denlinger.

She...

Jul 24, 2024

Sara Mae Adams, 77, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

No services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 21, 2024

Charles "Brian" Phillips, 48, of Ludington passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, due to heart complications.  He was born December 16, 1975, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Richard "Dennis" and Linda (Chazelle) Philllips.

Brian is survived by: his children, Dallas Lindenau of Chicago, Illinois, Devon Phillips of Mount Pleasant, and Sawyer Phillips of Ludington; Jodie...

Jul 18, 2024

John Levi Ball, 83, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home. He was born February 22, 1941, in Ludington, to L.D. and Mary (Verschueren) Ball, the second of 14 children. John was a graduate of Ludington High School, Class of 1959.

John was a quiet and gentle man who loved his family and...

Jul 18, 2024

Nancy E. Smith, 78 of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at her home with family by her side.

Nancy was born at Millard Philmore Hospital in Buffalo, New York the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret (Horohoe) Brooks, on September 11, 1945.

On July 1, 1967, she married Ralph Smith Jr., who proceeded...

Jul 16, 2024

Donna May Hughes, 90, of Whitehall, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born May 31, 1934, the daughter of John and Edith (Nelson) Ehlke.

Donna married William Siedenstrang on January 30, 1952, and they were married for 57 years before he passed away in November 2009.  Donna married...

Jul 14, 2024

Ann Elizabeth Burdick, 70, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born January 13, 1954, in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, to Cecil F. and Phyllis N. (Morris) Nash. She was the 3rd of 4 children, including her sisters, Judy (Pete) Floyd and Heather (Malcom) Simpson; and brother, Philip (Sue)...

Jul 13, 2024

Dr. Paul Grala, age 71 of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on July 13, 2024. Paul was born in Newark, NJ and was raised with his family in Florham Park, NJ.

Paul attended Hanover Park High School, Holy Cross College where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa, and then as a doctoral student at New England College of...

Jul 10, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Franklin Felt, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born November 21, 1934, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Lillie Felt.

Chuck was raised in North Muskegon where he played football for the North Muskegon Norsemen, leading his team as captain for a season. In Chuck's senior year...

Jul 10, 2024

Marlene Joyce Windbacher, 91, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, she was born October 12, 1932, the daughter of Thomas and Mildred (Hain) Armstrong.

Marlene was a proud wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She loved making people smile and rarely said anything bad about anyone.  Her famous advice was to "Give someone a smile, you...

Jul 9, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and antique car nut, William 'Wild Bill' Clark Erickson, passed peacefully on July 9, 2024.

Bill is survived by his wife, Lucretia Erickson, and his children, Brendon, Damon (Reona), and Briana (David), as well as five grandchildren, his siblings, Chuck and Julie, a host of lovely nieces and nephews, and wonderful lifelong friends.  ...

Jul 7, 2024

Harriet Emmerling Feria, affectionately known by her family as Dolly, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 7, 2024, at the age of 82 in Ludington, Michigan. Born on August 28, 1941, in Batesville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Johnye Harris and grew to be a beloved figure in her community and...