Obituary Listing

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...

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...