Obituary Listing

Sep 17, 2024

Delores Jeanne Nicholson, 82, of Ludington, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus.  She was born January 10, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Louis and Leone (Bristol) Vincent.

Arrangements are pending.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Sep 17, 2024

Bruce Edward Wright, 86, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 17. 2024, at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  He was born April 2, 1938, in Ludington, the son of George and Veda (Greensides) Wright.

Bruce served in the US Army from 1959-1963.

In 2003 Bruce retired from Strait Steel and Wire where he had...

Sep 15, 2024

Janet L. "Jan" Hubbell, 85, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Clyde and Helen Hubbell on February 17, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

At the age of eight her family moved to Kewadin to pursue her father's dream of Cherry farming.  She loved...

Sep 14, 2024

Hannah Margaret Trimbur, 20, of Whitehall, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born May 20, 2004, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the daughter of Ryan Trimbur and Sonya (Koch) Trimbur. She moved to Whitehall when she was three years old.

Hannah graduated from Whitehall High School in 2022, and attended Muskegon Community College where...

Sep 14, 2024

Melvin John Sayyae, 88, of Kewadin, passed away on September 14, 2024, surrounded by his four children at home on Birch Lake.

Mel was born on July 3, 1936, in Detroit. He was the first of six children born to Melvin and Grace Sayyae. Mel's early years were modest. Determined to provide a better life for his...

Sep 14, 2024

Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.  He was born February 4, 1950, in Ludington, the son Jarvis and Lois (Finley) Cooper.

Frederick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Army.

Frederick worked for Metalworks, Inc. in Ludington for over 30 years until...

Sep 13, 2024

Kimberly Jean Tariske, 55, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully in Grand Rapids on Friday, September 13, 2024, surrounded by some of her most cherished loved ones. Kim was born July 4, 1969, in Hart, the daughter of Willard (Bill) and Pamela (Amstutz) Willson.

After completing her education at Shelby Public Schools in 1987, she moved to Boston,...

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