Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 5, 2024

Kimberly Elizabeth Fox, 55, of Kingsley, died Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home.  She was born August 28, 1968, the daughter of James and Kay (Fannin) Prozinski.

Kimberly graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1987.  She then attended Northwestern Michigan College.  She graduated from Northwestern College with a Licensed Practical Nurse degree.

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Feb 5, 2024

Linda Kay Flater, 64, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born March 5, 1959, the daughter of Roy and Pearl Schuitema.

Linda is survived by her daughter, son, three grandchildren, and brother.

In accordance with Linda's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Alice (Zuelke) Bayne, 79, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024. She was born November 1, 1944, in Maywood, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Nancy (Close) Zuelke.

On February 24, 1978, Mary married Richard Bayne, and they spent 46 years together.

Mary graduated from Kalamazoo Central High school in 1962.

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Feb 1, 2024

Barbara June Ellis, 68, of Hart, passed away February 1, 2024, after a very short fight against cancer. She was born June 23, 1955, to the late Beech and Ruth (McDonald) Ellis.

Barb graduated from Hart High School with the class of 1973. She then went on to attend the University of Michigan for four years, and...

Feb 1, 2024

Gary Charles Rice passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born September 2, 1934, the son of Edwin N. Rice and Irma (Grunwell) Rice, in Saginaw, Michigan. In his youth, Gary lived in several towns in Michigan. He especially enjoyed his high school years in St. Johns where he proudly earned varsity letters...

Jan 31, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Karen Gale Culp, 87, died peacefully in Traverse City on January 31, 2024. Karen is remembered as a loving wife to her husband of 69 years, Ron Culp, and a devoted mother to her four children. Karen wanted to be remembered as someone who was always seeking new horizons and passions.  She loved sharing with...

Jan 28, 2024

Sue Ann Stanfield, age 62, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 28th, 2024. She was born June 11th, 1961, in Hart, to Wilford and Mabel (Crisple) Conkle.

Sue graduated from Walkerville High School, after school she mainly worked as a cook in the restaurant industry. Throughout her life Sue enjoyed many outdoors activities, from...

Jan 28, 2024

William A. "Bill" Cookenmaster passed away peacefully, at home, on January 28, 2024.  He was born June 14, 1931, to Vivian (Stovel) and Thurber Cookenmaster, in Caro, Michigan.

After graduating from Caro High School, he joined the U. S. Navy in 1951.  After serving for four years, he entered Western Michigan University, graduating with a degree in...

Jan 27, 2024

Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born November 28, 1930, in Roseland, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Jacoba Huizenga, the oldest of 9 children.

Clare served his country in the US Army, and was a proud veteran. Following his time in...

Jan 27, 2024

Doris Elizabeth Farmer, 90, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024.

In accordance with Doris' wishes, no services will be held at this time.

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

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Jan 26, 2024

Evelyn Rose was born on February 2, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 26, 2024, just one week short of her 100th birthday.  She was the daughter of John and Rose Langeveld; a first generation American as her parents had immigrated from The Netherlands and Austria, settling in Detroit when her father took a job with the...

Jan 24, 2024

After a beautiful life of over 74 years, Kathy Jean Hatfield, of Hesperia, passed away on January 24, 2024, while in comfort care with family and friends near.  She was 74 years old and leaves behind her brother, Richard Hatfield; her sister, Carol Laport; and her sons, Erik Coon and Robert Coon (wife: Bethany Coon); as well as 6...

Jan 22, 2024

Sherman Eugene Sherwood, 74, of Interlochen, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Villa at Traverse Point.  He was born March 23, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Eugene and Marian (Solcum) Sherwood.

Sherman was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Navy, serving three years as a Radio Operator.  Following his honorable discharge, he...

Jan 22, 2024

Kathryn Ruth (VanAgtmael) Lorenz is now rejoicing in Heaven with her parents.  Kathy was born August 04, 1953, to Ella and Bob VanAgtmael. She was the eldest of 6 children, and spoke so often of her life as a young girl and doing farm chores.

Kathy grew up in Elbridge and moved to Hart after marriage. She...

Jan 22, 2024

Dennis Cecil Smith Sr. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, age 71, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, passed away suddenly on January 22nd, 2024.

Born in Flint, MI in 1952 to Robert and Gloria, the family relocated to Williamsburg, MI where Dennis met his beloved wife Kathleen. During their lives together, they lived...

Jan 21, 2024

Charles Erlan Plough, 85, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born June 11, 1938, in Laurium, Michigan, the son of Harry and Edna Plough.

Charlie proudly served his country in the US Army, and was a veteran of the Cold War. He loved education and bettering his knowledge. He was a graduate of...

Jan 21, 2024

Arlene Joyce Baldinger, 88, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2024. She was born in Mesick, Michigan on November 14, 1935, to Wallace and Violet (Blemmings) McMahen and grew up in the Detroit area with her eight siblings. Being the second youngest, she was used to the pace of a large family that she carried over into her adult...

Jan 20, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Matthew O'Grady, 38, currently of Hesperia, formerly from Palmyra, Pennsylvania and Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away after a long, hard battle with depression, on January 20, 2024. He was born August 30, 1985, in Olympia Fields, Illinois, the son of Timothy and Paulette (Miller) O'Grady.

Tom was a gentle giant who exuded humility, he could...

Jan 19, 2024

Frances P. Sommerman, 92, of Traverse City, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at Boardman Lake Glens Brigadoon in Traverse City.  She was born November 16, 1931, in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Frank and Pearl (Nablo) Wood.

Fran worked as a nurse for 25 years; she was ALWAYS a nurse, even in retirement.  She enjoyed...