Vincent Max Smith
Jul 17, 2026
Vincent "Vince" Max Smith, 75, of Buckley, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at home. He was born January 8, 1951, in Traverse City, the son of Floyd Max and Anna Mae (Schichtel) Smith.
Vince was the eldest of eight children and lived in his family home his entire life. He lived a long and full life. He was a beloved member...
Gerardo "Jerry" Ettore Tonini
Jul 15, 2026
Gerardo “Jerry” Ettore Tonini, of Holland, Michigan, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his summer home in Silver Lake. He was born September 22, 1957, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Oriano and Carmen (Bonazzi) Tonini.
Jerry graduated in the Class of 1975 from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later attended Western Michigan University. Jerry worked...
Lee Edward Swafford
Jul 15, 2026
Lee Edward Swafford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 15, 2026.
Born on February 10, 1958, to Ralph and Shirley Swafford, Lee lived a life rooted in faith, service, and compassion. Throughout his life, he wore many hats with pride. He dedicated 30 years to serving his community as a police officer, cherished every moment as...
Barbara Marie Laus
Jul 15, 2026
Barbara (Barb) Marie Laus passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born Barbara Marie Waslawski on June 28, 1950, in Traverse City, she grew up in Cedar, MI, the daughter of Edmund and Mary Waslawski. After attending Holy Rosary school and Glen Lake High School, Barb attended Michigan Technological University, where she met Peter Laus....
Alvin "Pete" Ward Hudson
Jul 13, 2026
Alvin Ward Hudson (September 10, 1950-July 13, 2026)
Alvin Ward Hudson, 75, better known as "Pete," passed away peacefully, quietly, and pain-free on July 13, 2026, after struggling with Chronic Kidney Disease for many years. Throughout his time at Munson, he was surrounded by tremendous love and care from both his family and friends, as well as the dedicated Munson staff.
Born...
Viola Amy Hooker
Jul 11, 2026
Viola A. Hooker of Hesperia, age 96, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at her son’s home.
Viola was born to Earl and Ella (Case) Crysler on January 25, 1930 in Bitely. She married Donald Gleason August 9, 1947 and lived in Bitely. Then she married Fred Hooker and moved to Indiana.
She is survived by her loving children: Terry (Starr)...
Richard "Buzz" Gozdzialski
Jul 8, 2026
Richard Chester Gozdzialski, affectionately known as “Buzz”, 72, of Traverse City, MI, fought bone marrow cancer with remarkable courage and determination. He succumbed to the disease at home on July 8th, 2026.
Born on November 12th, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harry and Mary Gozdzialski, he was the beloved husband of Maryjo Shaw. Buzz is survived by his sister...
Audrey Lois VanNortwick
Jul 6, 2026
Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born June 30, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Clayton and Blanche (Jensen) Crampton.
On February 18, 1950, Audrey married Wilbur “Willie” VanNortwick at Zion Evangelical Church (now Ludington Area St. Paul Church).
Together, Audrey and Willie ran a successful fruit...
Marianne K. Puisis
Jul 5, 2026
Marianne K. (Jellby) Puisis, 79, of Whitehall Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 30,1947 in Stockholm, Sweden, Marianne lived a life marked by kindness, laughter and love for her family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandsons and great granddaughters. Marianne found joy in gardening in her yard. She loved...
Judith Anne Clemons
Jul 4, 2026
Judith Anne Clemons, 73, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026. She was born September 17, 1952, in Fremont, the daughter of Gustave and Irma (Morrison) Johnson.
Judith lived a life filled with simple joys, quiet faith, and a deep appreciation for the little things that made each day special. She found happiness in watching classic comedy television shows, cheering on...
Germaine "Gerry" Malburg
Jul 3, 2026
Germaine Lucina Malburg (née Alvesteffer), known and loved by everyone as “Mom”, “Gerry", "Aunt Gerry," “Grandma”, ”Gram”,“ Great Grandma”, “Grandma Cookie” and "Great Grandma Muffin Lady”, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 3, 2026, at the age of 101.
Gerry was born March 25, 1925, to Joseph and Florence Alvesteffer, one of 14 children. She was preceded in death...
John "Buzz" Angell
Jul 2, 2026
John “Buzz” Angell was born September 26, 1949 in Oak Park, Illinois, the youngest of three children of John Fairchild and Alice Mary (Slater) Angell.
He graduated from Wheaton North High School, followed by one year at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater before being drafted into the US Army in 1970. He met his wife Denise (Wood) Angell in Pentwater the...
William Garvie Hall
Jul 1, 2026
William Garvie Hall ("Garvie") passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at his beloved cottage overlooking White Lake in West Michigan, just weeks shy of his 94th birthday.
Born in Hilo, Hawaii, on July 29, 1932, to Donald and Gladys Hall, Garvie was a fourth-generation kamaāina. Raised on Hawaii Island, he carried that connection with him throughout his life, even as...
Dean DeVoie Lasley
Jul 1, 2026
Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness.
For more than 50 years, Dean was a respected fixture in the Ludington community as the owner of Dean's Auto Body. Known for his exceptional craftsmanship, honesty, and willingness to help others, he repaired thousands of vehicles over...
Donna Elaine Vogue
Jul 1, 2026
Donna Elaine (Seiwell) Vogue, 83, of Kingsley, Michigan passed away on July 1. She was born January 7, 1943 in Dearborn, MI to Arnim and Anna Seiwell.
Donna graduated from Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn in 1960. After a year working as a nurse's aide to save money for secretarial school, she decided to attend nursing school at Highland Park...
Mary Ann Canale
Jun 29, 2026
Mary Ann Spelta Cappellucci Canale, formerly of Amsterdam, New York; Newport News, Virginia; and most recently Montague, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, after a brief illness, with her family by her side.
Born in Amsterdam, New York, Mary Ann displayed an early love of cosmetology that remained a lifelong passion. She graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School...
Norman Arthur Weber
Jun 28, 2026
“Some great Americans were born in February: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Norm Weber.” At least that's what my dad would say if you asked about his birthday.
Norman Arthur Weber was born to Julius and Leona February 6, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. He lived there with his older brother Bob Weber (deceased) and younger sister Jean Walton until they moved...
William Michael Efeney
Jun 28, 2026
William Michael “Bill” Efeney, age 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pentwater, Michigan, and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Bill was born to Bill and Marie Efeney and lived a life defined by faith, hard work, service, and devotion to his family. He proudly served in the United States Air Force...
Yvonne Jeanette Carlson
Jun 28, 2026
Yvonne Jeanette Carlson, 90 of Ludington passed away on June 28, 2026 at home. She studied art at West Shore Community College and with private instructors. She shared her love of west Michigan through her paintings of lakes, sand dunes, rivers and birch trees and represents the many places she frequented with her family. Her artwork is displayed in public...
Elizabeth Jean LaPan
Jun 27, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" Jean LaPan
June 17,1932 – June 27, 2026
In loving memory of ‘Betty’ Jean LaPan , a remarkable woman whose journey touched many lives through her warmth, generosity and unwavering spirit. She was born on June 17, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Mary and Walter Scott. She passed away peacefully on June 27,2026, at the age of 94, leaving a...
