Obituary Listing

Apr 18, 2024

Stephen (Steve) Dale Haughton, born in Traverse City, July 23, 1963, passed away unexpectedly at home April 18, 2024.

He was employed at Jacklin Steel as a CAD operator and designer for almost 29 years. He enjoyed volleyball, running and was an avid Chargers football fan. He enjoyed cooking for his family and his beautiful yard.

Apr 16, 2024

Loren George Hazel (Joe) passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024, following a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Hazel, his children Michael Hazel, Kenneth Hazel, Rebecca Sheick and Laurie (Ron) Szabo, step-children Sherri Hazel and Donny Hoskins, his brother Merrell (Patricia) Hazel, his grandchildren Matthew (Kalin) Sheick, Ryan Sheick, Melissa (Eric) Worden, Alexander (Noa...

Apr 14, 2024

Gwendolyn Dawn Norkett, 91, of Montague, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 14, 2024. She was born January 25, 1933, in Watersmeet, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond Nye and Evelyn (Thorton) Popps.

Gwendolyn is survived by: her children, Lori (John) Theil, Melody Bell, Dawn (Jerry) Dixon, Loyal (Allison) Norkett, Donald (Sally Mcauley)...

Apr 14, 2024

Monica Rose Daniels, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 14, 2024. She was born March 3, 1973, in Holland, the daughter of Gary Helmkamp and Donna (Chutorash) Renshaw.

During Monica's sophomore year at West Ottawa High School, she moved to England to begin an exciting new chapter in her life. There she met her...

Apr 12, 2024

Dorothy Ann (Black) Ergang was born July 24, 1927.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior to be reunited with her beloved husband of 69 years, Emil Ergang, on April 12, 2024.

Dot was on her way home from Florida with her nephew and his wife, Raymond and Patricia Robinson, when she had a sudden...

Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Gerald Lynn Horniman, age 70, of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away on April 12, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1953, in Charlevoix.

Gerry, as he was affectionately known, attended Petoskey High School and later pursued higher education at Crowder College.

Throughout his career, Gerry held various roles, including City Superintendent of Lebanon, Missouri....

Apr 11, 2024

Mark Russell Thrailkill, 57, of Hart, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 17, 1966, in Hart, the son of Russell "Red" Thrailkill and Alma (Brimmer) Thrailkill

Mark was employed most of his life as a custodian, 13 1/2 years for Hart Public Schools and...

Apr 10, 2024

David Shawn Arnold, 41, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  He was born October 1, 1982, in Traverse City.

David worked as a finish carpenter and mechanic.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing.  David was successful to form an online support group for troubled others.  David took great pride in helping neighbors and...

Apr 9, 2024

Hilda May (Brown) Parker, age 98 of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

Born in Ludington on September 29, 1925 to John and Albertha (Roberts) Brown. She was raised in Ludington and lived there most of her life.

Hilda married Allan Parker on July 13, 1946. They were married...

Apr 7, 2024

Kathleen Joan Greiner (Katie)  born on October 15,1956, left us on angel

wings, April 7, 2024, after a short illness. Katie was a very special child of

God. She was born into a large family and grew up with her family's  love

and support. She was proud to graduate from Elk Rapids High...

Apr 6, 2024

Cynthia Lynn Schulz, age 61 of Custer, was called home by her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2024 at Blodgett Hospital (Select Speciality) in Grand Rapids after a battle with breast cancer.  Cindi was born on December 17, 1962, in Ludington to David & Nancy (MacArthur) Moran.

Cindi graduated from Mason County Central High School and...

Apr 4, 2024

Gertrude "Gert" Gross, 91, of Elk Rapids, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2024. She was born in Arcadia, Michigan on October 13, 1932, to Charles and Myrtle (Johnson) Newberry. She graduated from Arcadia High School in 1952 where she was on the High School basketball team.  After graduation she was employed at Watervale Inn on Lake Michigan.  While...

Mar 30, 2024

Nancy Joan Arzuaga, 82, of Montague, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born April 19, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of William and Julia (Sherman) Armstrong.

Nancy spent 17 years working at the Tannery, in Whitehall, and 17 years at Howmet Aerospace Manufacturing until her retirement.

Nancy...

Mar 29, 2024

Martin Jeffery Dahl, 67, of Hesperia, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born April 13, 1956, in Shelby, the son of Kenneth and Elaine (Jensen) Dahl.

On February 14, 2006, Marty married Linda Spring and they spent 19 years together.

Marty began working for his family business, Tri County Feed Service (formerly Dahls...

Mar 29, 2024

On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, Pam Reynolds, age 67, left this earth to join Jesus and other loved ones.  Pam leaves behind her loving husband, Don, two stepchildren, and three step-grandchildren.

Pam's love of reading kept her interested and busy her entire life.  Always one to have a lively conversation about the latest book, she'd discuss...

Mar 28, 2024

Larry Russell Hunt, 84, of Ocala, Florida, passed away March 28, 2024. Larry was born January 22, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Norman R Hunt and Imogene (May) Hunt.

Larry graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis and went on to earn a degree in engineering at IUPUI. He worked as a mechanical engineer in Indiana,...

Mar 26, 2024

Mary Virginia Barron, 87, passed away peacefully, March 26, 2024. She was born November22, 1936, in Hampton, Virginia, the daughter of James and Clara (Grant) Hayslett. Mary was a true southern bell, always bright and sweet. She prided herself on being a lady first, and she had a strong gene of southern hospitality. Mary loved to lend a helping...

Mar 26, 2024

Daniel John Hinds, 68, formerly of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  He was born June 17, 1955, the son of James and Barbara (Brown) Hinds.

Daniel graduated from Ludington High School in 1974.  While attending Ludington High, Daniel excelled on the track team with his specialty being the 440-yard run.  He won three consecutive Seaway...

Mar 25, 2024

Phillip Louis Weinand

August 2, 1932 – March 25, 2024

Phillip Louis Weinand, 91, entered eternal life peacefully on Monday, March 25,2024 with his wife at his side at Springvale Assisted Living, Swartz Creek, MI where he had been residing since November.  Phillip was born August 2, 1932 to George and Rose Weinand of East...

Mar 25, 2024

Elaine Christine Morse, 85, went to be home with the Lord, the morning of March 25, 2024.

She was born November 29, 1938 in Detroit, the eighth of nine children to Thomas and Julia (Selke) Pietrangelo.  She spent her youth in Detroit, attended the Patronage of St Joseph School, and later worked at Detroit Edison (DTE) in...