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Christine Louise Murray
May 24, 2024
Christine Louise Murray, 72, of Whitehall, Passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born June 9, 1951, in Alma, the daughter of E. Frank and L. Jane (Layman) Napieralski.
On September 18, 1971 Christine married Michael Murray and they spent over 52 years together.
Christine graduated from U.S. Grant High School, in Oklahoma City,...
Halcyone Mae Brown
May 21, 2024
Halcyone Mae Brown 93, of Kingsley passed away peacefully at home Tuesday May 21 2024. Â She was born December 2 1930, in Kingsley to Albert and Thelma (Phelps) Sieffert.
Halcyone worked for United Technology and was a lifelong member of the Kingsley United Methodist Church. She was also a life time member of the of the Buckley...
Judith Lynne Parsons
May 20, 2024
Judith Lynne (Hanson) Parsons was born at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan, on September 17, 1946, to Leroy John "Jack" and Evelyn (Cewe) Hanson. Â As a youth, Judy's father relocated to Michigan from Cuba Landing, Tennessee, and Judy's mother was raised on a farm near Moline, Illinois. Judy's parents met before the beginning of World War II and later...
Roy Jay Gauld
May 18, 2024
Roy Jay Gauld, age 77, of Fife Lake, born July 10, 1946, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 18, 2024 and entered the arms of his loving Savior.
He is survived by: his loving wife, Nancy; daughter, Laura (Gary) Klingelsmith, daughter, Tammie (Steve) Budrow, son, Lee (Sandra) Gauld, daughter, Amber...
Abel L Cisneros
May 17, 2024
Abel Lee Cisneros, 50, passed away early Friday, May 17, 2024, due to an automobile accident in Traverse City, Michigan.
Abel was born December 7, 1972, to Shirley Cisneros.
He spent a childhood surrounded by a large family and made many memories playing outdoors in Northern Michigan.
In 1992 he married his wife...
Loretta May Grossman
May 16, 2024
Loretta May Grossman, 62, of Rothbury, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born December 22, 1961, in Muskegon, the daughter of Franklin and Arthuretta (Dove) Welch.
Loretta is survived by: her sons, Clark and Michael Grossman; sisters, Darlene Loughridge and Shawn Welch; brothers, Billie Welch, Ricky Welch, and Arkie Welch; numerous nieces and nephews; and...
Lynda Lee Mannor
May 11, 2024
Lynda Mannor, 77, of Buckley, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1946, to Arlene and Wayne Wilson of Buckley, Michigan. She was a 1965 graduate of Buckley Community School.
She married John Mannor on March 5, 1997, in Rockport, Texas.
Together they shared...
Patricia Evelyn Petersen
May 10, 2024
Patricia Evelyn Petersen, age 91 of Ludington, passed away May 10, 2024. Â She was born March 27, 1933, in Muskegon, the daughter of the late Carl L. and Elizabeth A. (Przybylski) Adamczyk.
Pat graduated from St. Simon High School with the Class of 1950. The following year, Pat married Don Demery Petersen on November 10, 1951 at...
Donald Gene Armstrong
May 10, 2024
Donald Gene Armstrong, 81, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born April 20, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of Thomas and Mildred (Hain) Armstrong.
Don graduated from Whitehall High School, in 1965. Don became the third generation to carry on the legacy of Armstrong Bait & Sport Shop, which he owned for 51...
Fredrick Arthur Collins
May 8, 2024
Fredrick Arthur Collins, 65, of Fountain, passed away on May 8, 2024.
He was born May 20, 1959 to George and Verda Collins.
Fred enjoyed tree trimming, cutting wood, and doing odd jobs. He also enjoyed working on vehicles.
He is survived by his son, Shawn Collins; his two daughters, Bridget Mays and...
Barry Douglas Pfeifer
May 8, 2024
Barry Douglas Pfeifer, 74, peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for four years, leaving behind a legacy filled with love and laughter. He was born January 6, 1950, the son of Roy and Faye (Mills) Pfeifer.
Barry's journey began in New Lenox, IL, where he spent 65 years, before relocating to...
Gerald Robert Morley
May 8, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Robert Morley peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. He was born on November 3, 1934, in Hart, to Walter and Lucy (Campbell) Morley.
Jerry attended Hart Public Schools before serving in the United States Army in 1957. Upon his return, he met and married Marcia Schaner, with whom he shared...
Donald Wayne Jones
May 7, 2024
Donald Wayne Jones, 62, of Walkerville, passed away, May 07, 2024. He was born January 20, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of David and Diana (Cain) Jones.
In accordance with Donald's wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in...
Ralph Herbert Sircher Jr.
May 6, 2024
Ralph H. Sircher Jr., 80, went to be with God on May 6, 2024. He was born November 19, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of Ralph and Bernetta (Lubber) Sircher Sr.
Ralph grew up as a sibling to three other children: his brothers, Russell and Gerald, and a sister, Diane. On November 9, 1962, in San Diego...
Deborah Lee Scott
May 6, 2024
Deborah Lee Scott, 62, of Ludington died Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born July 5, 1961, in Anoka, Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred and Elaine (Bellows) Scott.
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.
...Adam Alfred Fredrickson
May 6, 2024
The family of Adam Fredrickson, from Manistee, Michigan, are saddened to announce the passing of Adam on May 6, 2024, (which was also his 37th birthday May 6, 1987) after a lifetime of challenges. Adam was a special, sweet, happy soul with frequent belly laughs, trapped in a handicapped earthly body. What a fantastic birthday gift for Adam who...
Paul Alan Struven
May 5, 2024
Paul Alan Struven, 68, of Montague, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born August 29, 1955, in San Francisco, California, the son of Roy and Gloria (Blazy) Struven. Paul proudly served our country for 23 years, retiring as a Major, in the United States Army.
Paul started his career in the United States Army by...
Sylvia Ann Vanderleest
May 5, 2024
Sylvia Ann Talmadge Vanderleest
Sylvia "Poochie", 88, (22 in leap years), of Stony Lake, passed away peacefully May 5, 2024. She was born February 29, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan, to the late Walter Lodes and Wanda Ruth Reading.
After years of being a stay at home mom enjoying her life at Stony Lake, Sylvia returned...
Barbara Ann Beaman
May 3, 2024
Barbara Ann Beaman, 89, of College Station, Texas, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024. Â She was born February 26, 1935, in Springfield, Ohio, to Andrew and Alice Williams. Â She was the eldest of six children. Â She moved with her family to Whitehall, Michigan, when she was a teenager.
Barbara was among the first group of women to...
Richard Robert Emerson
May 3, 2024
Richard Robert Emerson, 72, of Shelby, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 after a courageous journey through ALS. He was born June 15, 1951, in Ypsilanti, the son of Justin and Marguerite (Znorski) Emerson.
On December 16, 1972, Rick married Merlinda (Mindy) Cooper and they spent 51 years together. They made their home in Lansing, Michigan, until...

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