Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 17, 2024

Katherine McGrath-Miller "Mema", 80, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This brilliant and caring woman dedicated her life helping Michigan mothers in the maternal child health field. Retiring to spend all her time with her grandchildren, Danny, Chandler, and Morgan. She enjoyed volunteering in Whitehall schools and spending endless hours cheering on the soccer sidelines all over...

Jan 16, 2024

Eileen Ruth (Galvin) Clous, 67, of Grawn, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in the comfort and care of her home and family in Grawn, Michigan.  She was born February 27, 1956, in Petoskey, Michigan.

Eileen was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was a talented homemaker and she loved her free...

Jan 16, 2024

Randall Lee Vyverberg, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on the morning of January 16th, 2024, at the age of 62. He had fought a very aggressive form of leukemia for a year and a half before being called home to Jesus. He was born in Lansing on September 22nd, 1961 as the only child...

Jan 13, 2024

Dorothy Marie (Ferrier) Barney, 87, of Montague, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. She was born November 6, 1936, in Paris, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Allen) Ferrier. In 1976, Dorothy married Allen Barney, and they spent 38 loving years together. Dorothy worked as an electrical assembler for Kent Products. In her spare time she enjoyed crossword...

Jan 12, 2024

Betty Jean Castleberry, 94, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024. She was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on November 4, 1929, to James Hamilton and May Ida Campbell.

A homemaker most of her life, she also worked in real estate offices and many retail sales positions. She even found time to work in a local Republican...

Jan 10, 2024

Barry Francis Vanas, 65, of Hart, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, January 10, 2024. He was born April 13, 1958, in Ludington, the son of Leroy and Grace (McGinnis) Vanas.

Barry was an avid golfer, playing with all his buddies at Lakeside Links in Ludington. In recent years he journeyed on mission trips to Honduras, where...

Jan 9, 2024

Esther Zeline Martineau, 90, of Williamsburg, passed away January 9, 2024, with her 4 children by her side. Born to the late Charles and Juliette (Kaiser) Morrison on April 30, 1933 in Traverse City.  Esther graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1951.

She married the late Ralph R. Martineau in 1961, and they lived together at...

Jan 9, 2024

Stephanie Adair Vineyard, 61, died January 9, 2024.  She was born November 23, 1962, in New York City, to Diane and Charles Shields. While she was still an infant, her family moved to Ohio. From there, they moved Dearborn, Michigan.

Stephanie attended Dearborn High School, the Ohio State University, and Western State University College of Law. She...

Jan 8, 2024

Leon "Gene" Eugene Fouch went home to be with his lord on January 8, 2024.

Born to Leon D. Fouch and Ruth (Crain) Fouch on August 9, 1936.

Gene served in the United States Marine Corps from 1954-1957.

He worked in excavating and construction throughout his life and was a very hard worker...

Jan 8, 2024

Kathleen (Leaf) Kelley

April 5th, 1957 - January 8th, 2024

Kathleen (Leaf) Kelley, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 8th, 2024, in Antrim County, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and love. Born on April 5th, 1957, in East Cleveland, Ohio, Kathleen was the daughter of William and...

Jan 8, 2024

Luigina "Gina" Windnagle, 76, of Traverse City, formerly of Interlochen, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024.  Her final moments were spent looking into the eyes of her beloved husband, Earl, who lovingly cared for her during her hard-fought battle against dementia.

Gina was born May 27, 1947, in Bartley, West Virginia, the...

Jan 7, 2024

Gerald Nishan Papazian, 73, of Traverse City, Michigan, (formerly of Lake Ann, Michigan) was released from this earth to God, our Father in Heaven, January 7, 2024 where he joins family and friends who have gone on before. Jerry faced accumulating health challenges, the last few years the most daunting. However, he undertook all of the various procedures and...

Jan 7, 2024

Daniel "Dan" Joseph Thomas, 58, passed away peacefully, January 7, 2024, at his home in Bitely, surrounded by family. He was born May 27, 1965, in Holland, the son of Joseph and Shirley (Konklin) Thomas.

Dan retired from Hanson Cold Storage after 27 years of dedicated service. Throughout his life, and especially in his retirement, Dan was...

Jan 3, 2024

Carol Jean Maier, 81 of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday evening, January 3, 2024, at her home. She was born December 16, 1942, in Osceola, Arkansas, daughter of the late Theodore and Victoria Burgess.

In accordance with Carol's wishes, cremation has taken place and services will take place at a later date.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral...

Jan 2, 2024

Lynn Margaret McGovern passed away peacefully at her apartment in Traverse City Michigan January 2nd 2024.  She was born August 7th 1954 in Flint Michigan, to her parents Roy Joseph McGovern and Evelyn Rose Metzger.

Growing up she was a 1972 high school graduate of the Flint Northern Vikings where she was one of the cheerleaders.