Obituary Listing

Jan 2, 2024

Casey Lee Burch, 33, of Bitely, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born August 29, 1990, in Big Rapids. Casey's interests included playing video games and watching anime, but he always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an excellent help with his niece, Willow, and nephew, Jack; and when they were younger,...

Dec 31, 2023

Danielle Lynn St. Amour, 56, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterwoth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born September 22, 1967, in Fremont, at Gerber Memorial Hospital.

Danielle was a 1985 graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School, and was employed in the banking industry for 25 years. Recently with Gerber...

Dec 31, 2023

James Price Ricker, 95, of Whitehall, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born April 28, 1928, in the Mansion House in Poland Spring, Maine, to Elinor Price and James Wesley Ricker.

James graduated from Beverly High School, in Massachusetts, in 1946. He then ventured to Norwich University, a military school, in Northfield Vermont, receiving...

Dec 30, 2023

Grace Rae Brower, 93, of Montague, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born April 13, 1930, in Iron River, and was proud to be from the Upper Peninsula.

Grace was a caregiver her whole life. She was a generous soul that would care for...

Dec 28, 2023

Isaac James "Jim" French, 95, died peacefully December 28, 2023, in Ludington, Michigan.  He was born January 1, 1928, in Farmington, Michigan, the son of Walter James and Mae Bond French.  He joined the Army as a young man and was stationed in Rome, Italy, where he met the love of his life, Lucille Ortenzi.  They were married September...

Dec 25, 2023

Kathleen S. Hughes, 65, of Muskegon, went to her heavenly home Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born March 21, 1958, the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Flaska) Hughes.

Kathy loved her time spent with family, having morning coffee with her sister, feeding the wildlife, and being around her great nieces and nephew. She had the best...

Dec 23, 2023

Aaron Russell Pratt, 54, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born December 4, 1969, in Shelby, the son of Howard and Violet (Brown) Pratt.

On October 4, 2013, Aaron married Betty O'Conner and they spent 10 years together.

Aaron enjoyed minions, guns, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed anything with his family...

Dec 23, 2023

William "Bill" Richard Koch, known also as "Red", age 87, of Norton Shores, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home. He was born November 26, 1936, in Chicago, the son of William P. and Margaret (Freideck) Koch.

Bill retired in 1992 after 37 years of service with General Motors in Chicago. Bill...

Dec 21, 2023

Mary Ann Rockwell, 81 of Traverse City, passed away Thursday,  December 21, 2023, at The Villa at Traverse Point.

Mary Ann was born December 16, 1942, in VanWert, Ohio, the daughter of William Emerson Oglesbee and Rosemary Webster.

Mary Ann is survived by: her children, Mary Beth Janik, Karen Hoogerhyde & Lee Rockwell; Grandchildren, Travis...

Dec 20, 2023

This is a difficult obituary to write. Not because Suzanne Gannon Pryde's passing on 12/20/2023 was a tragedy. One could hardly call living a full life nearly to the age of 91 tragic. No, difficult because when one loses in this life someone as beautiful, kind, irreverent, hilarious, stubborn, empathetic, and wholly alive as Sue was, how to convey...

Dec 17, 2023

Dale Thomas Dillon

March 13, 1931- December 17, 2023

Dale Thomas Dillon passed away, peacefully, in his home on Bass Lake on December 17, 2023. He was 92 years old. He was born during a late season snowstorm at Munson Hospital on Friday March 13, 1931, to Thomas and Blossom (Seaburg) Dillon Jerue.

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Dec 17, 2023

Eileen Ruth Griffis, 89, of Pentwater, went to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born January 4, 1934, in Iowa, the daughter of Nick and Wilhelmina (Ruisch) Spykerman. On June 23, 1951, Eileen married Roy D. Griffis, in Holland; they were married for 63 years.

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Dec 17, 2023

Duane (Skip) Henry Egeler, age 60, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. Skip was born in Muskegon on May 23, 1963, the son of Richard and Harriett (Bogner) Egeler.

Skip graduated from Fruitport High School in 1981. After graduating, he went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Navy. Upon returning home...

Dec 17, 2023

Lynn Ada Durling (ne. Taylor), born on August 13th, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2023 at the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family.  She was preceded in death by her Parents and sister.

Lynn was a passionate and caring woman who dedicated her life to helping others. She...

Dec 16, 2023

Jerome Donald Doyle, 73, of Montague, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born December 10,1950, in Detroit, the son of Donald Doyle and Lottie (Cieply) McCaskill.

Jerome (Jerry) is survived by his son, Brian (Emily) Doyle; son, Adam (Natalie Shirvanian) Doyle; daughter, Emily Doyle; Grandson, Kellan Doyle; Granddaughter, Carson Doyle and Sue VanSlyke.

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Dec 16, 2023

Glenn "Butch" Arthur Bailey Jr., of Fremont, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023. He was born April 6, 1950, in Muskegon, the son of the late Glenn Sr. and Donna (Nickelsen) Bailey.

In accordance with Glenn's wishes, cremation has taken place, and burial will be in the East Hesperia Cemetery at a later date.

Beacon...

Dec 16, 2023

Richard William Richardson, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, December 16, 2023. He was born March 11, 1942, in Livonia, the son of Enric and Nina (Rogers) Richardson.

Richard was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Known as a master tinkerer, model train enthusiast, and automotive virtuoso. Richard had an extraordinary gift for fixing...

Dec 16, 2023

Lugh Aden Dixon passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. He was born in Troy, OH on March 12, 1938 to Jack and Millicent (Retter) Dixon. He met the love of his life, Caroline (Driver), by intentionally spilling milk on her in the cafeteria at Manchester College. He later gave her a terrifying ride on his motorcycle to make...

Dec 14, 2023

Warren Joseph Van Allsburg, 71, of Kingsley, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, after bravely battling ALS.  He was born February 23, 1952, in Grand Rapids, the son of the late Warren and Margaret (Aernouts) Van Allsburg.

Warren was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, reaching the rank...

Dec 12, 2023

Susan Ann LaPage, 77, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully December 12, 2023. She was born October 23, 1946, in Saginaw, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Demsky) Pettet.

Susan graduated from St. Andrews High School in Saginaw and Central Michigan University with her Bachelor of Education. She taught for 4 years in Saginaw.  Susan...