Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 5, 2024

David Arnold Nelson, 88, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. He was born July 5, 1936, in Lakeview, the son of Arnold and Ruth (Thompson) Nelson.

David graduated from Lee County Public School in 1954. He later worked for Consumers Energy and retired in 1998.

David enjoyed golfing, gardening, bowling, playing guitar, and...

Jul 5, 2024

Carol Lou Cornelisen's journey on the path of souls began on July 5, 2024, in Hart, Michigan. She began her journey in life on May 20, 1940, in Appleton, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louis Stransky Oyster and Maryan (McCleland) Oyster.

Carol grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, eventually graduating from Maine East High School, the same school...

Jul 4, 2024

LLOYD "GENE" JONES, JR 12/19/1953 – 7/4/2024

For such a quiet man, Lloyd Gene touched, and was loved by, so many.

Following in his father's footsteps, he was hard working, and very proud of his many years as a welder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Eugene Jones, Sr. & Hazel Mae...

Jul 4, 2024

Don Miller age 93, passed away on July 4th, 2024. The fourth was one of his very favorite days of the year, often having gatherings at his home on this special day. He continued the tradition that his mother started, of the Clown Band playing at Miller's Lakeside Motel after the parade, which continues today.

Donald Verne...

Jul 4, 2024

David Robert White, 72, passed away peacefully with his loving wife, Deborah, by his side, Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born October 29, 1951, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert and Rita (Hagenbach) White.

In accordance with David's wishes cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date....

Jul 4, 2024

Larry Keith Jager, 81, of Montague, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born on June 30, 1943, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Jacob and Lillian (Fisher) Jager. He graduated from Montague High School in 1961 and was a lifelong supporter of the Wildcats. In 1966 he married the former Marie Bloomstrom, and they spent 58 wonderful years...

Jul 2, 2024

Nina Myrtle Clark, 86, of the Kalamazoo Area, formerly of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Masonic Pathways in Alma.  She was born March 17, 1938, in Flint, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Kerr) Payne.

Nina was self-employed as a seamstress and tailor at Nina's Tailor Shop in Portage for over 25 years until her...

Jul 2, 2024

Thomas William Grein

1943-2024

Thomas William Grein, 81, of Whitehall, Mich., a loving and devoted husband and father, raconteur, advocate for the disabled and lifelong journalist, died surrounded by his family on July 2, 2024, due to complications of Post-Polio Syndrome.

Tom was a gifted storyteller with a keen memory and had a...

Jul 1, 2024

Mathew John Mazeika, 84, of Ludington, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on July 1, 2024.  Matt was born in February 12, 1940, in Detroit, to Veronica and Matthew Mazeika, the oldest of five boys.

Except for a brief time in Texas and two years in the army, Matt lived in Mason County nearly his entire life....

Jun 29, 2024

Peter Paul Mazurek, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29, 2024.  Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine (Renwick) Monchunski. He was adopted by his parents, Samuel and Carolyn (Monchunski) Mazurek in 1956. Pete attended St. Mary's and Mason County Central Schools and completed his education at...

Jun 29, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joyce Elaine Stafford (Valvoda)

It is with loving hearts that we celebrate the life of Joyce Stafford, who passed away in her home on Elk Lake, June 29th, 2024.

Without being limited by lyrics, classical music is timeless and universal as it tells a beautiful story unique to each person who...

Jun 28, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Allen Tate, 56, of Hart, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Norton Shores at the Poppen Hospice Residence. He was born September 15, 1967, to Jack and Regina (Aerts) Tate, the first born of their two sons.

Tim graduated from Hart High School in 1985, and fondly remembered his year at Michigan State University,...

Jun 28, 2024

Heather Jo Wilson, 34, of Spring Lake, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born March 12, 1990, in Muskegon, the daughter of Daniel and Linda (Kitson) Wilson.

Heather enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, her children were her world. She enjoyed watching her niece and nephew play during their sporting events and spent...