Obituary Listing

Feb 23, 2024

John Michael Thibert, 77, of Ludington, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 27, 1946, in Ludington, the son of Joseph and Anna (Paulsen) Thibert.

John was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the US ARMY from 1966-1969.  He worked as an engineer for the Michigan Department...

Feb 23, 2024

Janet Irene Benson, 75, of Hart, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024. She was born July 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Rita (Puhl) Benson.

Janet was a proud Christian patriot who loved God, country, family, and dogs.  She attended Willowbrook High School, where she was on one of their first tennis teams....

Feb 22, 2024

Sharon Haley Fitzpatrick, 83, of Alden, MI, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, peacefully at her home surrounded by those she loved the most. Sharon's legacy lives on in the memories and relationships she nurtured throughout her life in New York and at Torch Lake with her children, their spouses, grandchildren, potential future spouses, family, friends, and an assortment of...

Feb 20, 2024

Gloria Lynn Miller, 84, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024. She was born December 9, 1939, in Muskegon. Gloria was a 1958 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School; while in school, she was proud to be a drummer for the high school band. She always maintained a love for music, especially classics from the 50s and 60s,...

Feb 20, 2024

Gaye Marie Adamczyk, 85, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was a survivor of both breast and colon cancer during her later years in life.

Gaye was born on January 22, 1939 in Ludington, Michigan, to Leo and Dorothy (Sanders) Sullivan. Gaye graduated with...

Feb 20, 2024

Christine Louise Jensen, age 78, passed away February 20, 2024, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart, Michigan. Chris was born November 27, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Dr. Benjamin Hawkins and Ruth (Benzon) Hawkins.

Chris is survived by: her husband of 57 years, David Jensen; their two sons, James David Jensen of Hart and...

Feb 19, 2024

Joyce Elaine Rankin (nee VanLandingham), 90, of Buckley, Michigan, passed away on February 19, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan. She is survived by her beloved husband Edward Rankin, son Paul (Michelle) Wilmoth of Grawn, daughter Nancy (Brian) Rippon of Farmington Hills, daughter Kimberly (Douglas) Sparks of Charlevoix, brother Donald VanLandingham of Allen, Virginia, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren....

Feb 18, 2024

Shannon M. Dustman, 49, of Ludington, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Grand Rapids.  She was born March 1, 1974.

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

Feb 17, 2024

Helen Catherine Bragdon, 94, of Muskegon, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. She was born August 19, 1929, to Mathew and Mary (Zohl) Diendorf. She graduated from Ravenna High School in 1948.  She worked many jobs throughout her life but most notably as a server at Walgreens and Hanson's restaurants, as well as an operator at Clark Floor Machine...

Feb 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Sandy Cook, a dear mom and homemaker whose care touched the lives of all who knew her. Sandy departed from this world on February 15, 2024, leaving behind her daughter's family: Christina, DJ, and Isla.

Born Dec. 13, Sandy shared a zest for life.  After spending some years caring...

Feb 13, 2024

Sharilyn Kay (Kucaj) Rotta, 86, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away at her home on February 13, 2024. She was born September 19, 1937, in Ludington, the daughter of Allen Thomas and Catherine Olive (Brockhaus) Kucaj.

On April 2, 1966, Sharilyn married Corwin John "Heinie" Rotta at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ludington, Michigan, enjoying 52 years of marriage....

Feb 11, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Lee Neddo (known as "Screech" to close friends, 48, of Traverse City, died Sunday, February 11, 2024.  He was born October 14, 1975, in Lake Leelanau, the son of Gary and Martha (LaBonte) Neddo.

Chris had worked at the Bayshore Resort, in Traverse City, as a housekeeper and at the Bluebird Restaurant, in Leland, as...

Feb 11, 2024

Rommie Harry MacDonald, 65, of Scottville, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born December 16, 1958, at Paulina Sterns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Lewis D. and Anita V. (Whitaker) MacDonald.

Rommie grew up in Ludington, attended Ludington Area Schools, graduating in the Class of 1977, and...

Feb 11, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Donald Munford Sr., 71, passed away peacefully at the Compassion Home in Fremont, February 11, 2024. Kenneth was born January 4, 1953, in Fremont, to George and Elizabeth (Gleason) Munford.

Kenny attended Reeths-Puffer High School. He married his wife, Mary Ann (Slowik) on January 31, 1986.  He worked doing concrete and landscaping through the years...

Feb 11, 2024

In the quiet repose of Grand Rapids' winter embrace, Donald Joseph Vandling, at the age of 58, left the earthly stage on February 11, 2024. Born under a winter sky in Hart, MI, on December 26, 1965, Donny, as he was affectionately known, was a troubadour of the everyday, a man whose life was an ode to the beauty...

Feb 10, 2024

Marlene J. Monton, 87, of Ludington, Michigan, formerly of The Villages of Florida and Pentwater, Michigan, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.

Marlene was the eldest of five children born to John and Nellie Jorissen.  She married the love of her life Charles Monton, enjoying 59 years of marriage.  ...

Feb 9, 2024

Charles Albert Vanderlaan, 89, of Montague, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born October 31, 1934, the son of Charles J. and Florence (Campbell) Vanderlaan.  He spent his youth in Muskegon. Chuck proudly served our country in the United States Navy. After his military service he continued his education at...

Feb 8, 2024

Barbara Louise Bush, 77, of Muskegon, formerly of Ludington, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Leila & Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  She was born October 10, 1946, in Fresno, California, the daughter of Ellsworth and Peggy (Woods) Bush.

Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Ludington.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere...

Feb 6, 2024

Donald Drum, 88, of Mears, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024.  Don was born on October 2, 1935, in West Branch, Michigan, to Raymond and Beulah (Bond) Drum. The family settled on a farm in Walkerville, Michigan, and had two more sons, Dale, and Doug.

The Drum boys lost their father when young and they...

Feb 6, 2024

Bonnie Marie Flanery, 68, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 27, 1955, the daughter of John and Elaine (Copeland) Smith.

Bonnie is survived by: her husband, Randy Flanery; sons, Paul Dodge and Scott (Kristy) Dodge; daughters, Tonia Dodge and Randi Renee Flanery McCann; and grandchildren, Jenna...