Obituary Listing

Jun 20, 2024

Nancy Pajonk, 75, of Ludington, Michigan, went home to the Lord on June 20, 2024 surrounded by family. Nancy was born March 27, 1949, in Ludington, to Elmer and Rosemary Wright. Nancy married the love of her life, Michael Pajonk, on July 25, 1970 and remained in Ludington.

Nancy lived her life full of love for everyone....

Jun 20, 2024

Nancy Ruth Nielsen, 77, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 20, 1947, in Ludington, the daughter of Niels Charles and Ruth (Abair) Nielsen.

Nancy was a graduate of Mason County Central, Scottville, and then attended Muskegon Business School.  She...

Jun 20, 2024

Karen L. Segelstrom, 65, of Hart, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born in Muskegon on August 10, 1958; but resided in the Hart area most of her life. Karen loved gardening and had quite the green thumb.

Karen's bigger role in life was being a "protector" to family and friends. If you were lucky...

Jun 19, 2024

Nancy Louise Duffy, 93, of Ludington, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at home.  She was born January 13, 1931, in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Wilson and Pearl (Hughes) Hill.

A full obituary will be posted later this month.

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

www.beaconfh.com...

Jun 19, 2024

Lila Alvina Trautman (Sutter) 95, passed peacefully on June 19, 2024, with family and close friends by her side.  Lila was born on October 30, 1928, to Edwin and Alvina Sutter, in Kewadin, Michigan.

On June 15, 1946, she married the love of her life, Fred Trautman, and they spent 62 years together.

She was...

Jun 17, 2024

Cathleen Annette Kuebler (Popp), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and cherished member of the Buckley community, passed away on June 17th, 2024, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 26th, 1958 to loving parents, George W. Popp and Frida Marie Popp (Mickelson), who instilled in her a deep sense of...

Jun 16, 2024

Norma, better known as Mom or Grandma passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 16, 2024.  She was born on April 20, 1925 in Bluffton, Indiana to Homer and Esta (Yarger) Wolfe.

She married Chancey 'Mike' Wallman on August 22, 1944 in Sturgis, Michigan and had two children, Marcia and Michael.  In 1953,...

Jun 15, 2024

Barbara Marie (Fordyce) Thomas passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024.  She was born September 22, 1940, in Gilmore Township, MI the daughter of Gaylord and Geneva (Dixon) Fordyce.

After graduating from Farwell Area Schools in 1958, she attended Taylor University before graduating from Central Michigan University in 1962, achieving both her Bachelor and Master's Degrees in...

Jun 13, 2024

Rose passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at McLaren Medical Center in Flint at the age of 90. She was born July 4, 1933, to the late Anton and Constance Buchnius. Rose enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, traveling, bird watching, and doing activities with her friends at New Hope Bay. Her greatest joy was spending time...

Jun 9, 2024

Eiric Baardsen, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away June 9, 2024, at the age of 47. Born on October 5, 1976, in Lafayette, LA, to Einar Baardsen and Donna (Asbury) Baardsen, Eiric was a citizen of both the United States and Norway, with a deep love for his Norwegian heritage and roots. He spent much of his childhood in the...

Jun 8, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Converse, 96, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, June 8, 2024. She was born at home April 27, 1928, in Denver Township, the daughter of George E. Heckman and Kate E. (Dickinson) Heckman. After graduating from Hesperia High School in 1947, she embarked on a journey that led her to her beloved husband,...

Jun 8, 2024

Joan Elizabeth (Lauzon) Bennetts was born October 3, 1928 in Ironwood Michigan, Daughter of Joseph and Zella (Yankee) Lauzon. Joan had three brothers Thomas, Joseph, and Johnny, as well as three sisters Gertrude, Donna Sullivan, and Sybil Georgianni. She is survived by her brother Johnny, sister Donna Sullivan, and Sybil Georgianni.

Joan graduated high school from St....

Jun 8, 2024

Milton "Bubba" John DeCheney Jr., 50, of Hesperia, passed away June 8, 2024. Bubba was born June 4, 1974, to Janet Jones and Milton DeCheney Sr. in Hart, Michigan.

Bubba loved NASCAR and never missed watching the race. He was a huge fan of Jeff Gordon (#24). He also loved watching professional wrestling and the Detroit Tigers....

Jun 7, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Roger Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington, passed away peacefully June 7, 2024, at Trinity Health Shelby Hospital. He was born November 1, 1931, in Muskegon, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Przybylski) Adamczyk.

Jerry graduated from St. Simon High School in the Class of 1949.  He later joined the United States Air Force where he proudly...

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia Ann Hawkins, 81, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Newaygo County Medical Care Facility, in Fremont. She was born January 19, 1943, the daughter of the late Harold and Geraldine (Josephson) Reilly.

A Celebration  of Life will be held for Patricia at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at The Brewer's Lounge...

Jun 3, 2024

Josephine Helane Buss, 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home. She was born November 25, 1964, the daughter of Tex and Josephine (Cobb) Bebee.

According to Josephine's wishes, cremation has taken place, and the family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart...

Jun 2, 2024

Stephen George Kane, 73, passed away on June 2, 2024. Steve was born and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan where he met and married his wife, Anna. They moved to Traverse City in 1980 with their son, Clint, and later welcomed their daughter Emily.

Steve enjoyed music, playing guitar, watching the neighborhood deer, reading his...

Jun 1, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Johanson, 93, of Mears, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. She was born July 29, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Anastasia (Sullivan) Fisk.

Peggy was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, class of 1948. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, boating, and she enjoyed her beautiful view of...

May 30, 2024

Lee Roy DeHoff, 63, of Montague, passed away at his home, Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born July 23, 1960, in Ludington, the son of Lauren and Sharon (Pugh) DeHoff.

On August 3, 1985, Lee married Robin (Strahl) DeHoff and they spent 38 years together.

Lee graduated from Montague High School in 1978, and...

May 30, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Stanley Novak, 83, of Traverse City, Michigan, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Venice, Florida.  He was born March 18, 1941, in Muskegon, the son of Stanley and Helen (Karpinski) Novak.

Joe Graduated from the University of Michigan in 1963 and married Barbara Brandt 1964.  In 2011, he retired as Partner in Old Mission Investment...