Obituary Listing

Dec 10, 2023

Thelma Marie Grow, 89, of Montague, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born June 25, 1934, in Muskegon.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 15, 2023, at White Lake United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook Street, Montague, MI 49437, with Reverend Timothy Dibble presiding. A luncheon will follow the service at...

Dec 10, 2023

Delores Dolly Lefler, 74, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1949, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Russell and Lillian (McPherson) Friedle.

Delores grew up in Estey, Michigan. She met her husband Fred at the Adelphian Academy SDA school...

Dec 8, 2023

Milton "Bud" Carl Olson Jr., 83, of Mears, passed away at home Thursday, December 8, 2023.  He was born June 18, 1940, to Milton C. Olson Sr. and Nora Ann Calcutt, in Bay City, Michigan.

A gifted musician with a natural ear, he lived a life full of music and loved to share his musical gift with...

Dec 7, 2023

Our beautiful mother, Thelma Rosemary Weber, "Sam," 95, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, surrounded by many family members. She was born September 3, 1928, to William and Rose Pahl and raised on their farm near Hannah, Michigan, along with eleven siblings.

After graduating from St. Mary of Hannah School, she fell in love with Clarence...

Dec 6, 2023

Virginia McClennan, 90, of Hart, passed away December 6, 2023. She was born to Lucille and Herbert Hawley in 1933. Ginny grew up on the Hawley Farm, known today as the Colonial Golf Course.

In 1952, Ginny married Don McClennan and they had a wonderful marriage of 64 years, until Don's passing in 2016. For the first...

Dec 5, 2023

Myrna Lee Howse was born a Capricorn on January 18, 1948 in the darkness of winter in Northern Michigan. From there she lived a beautiful life, finding the sunshine as much as possible with loved ones on her west-facing front porch, sun-filled talking room, on the beaches of the East Bay, and along the Gulf coast during her winter...

Dec 4, 2023

Doris Jean Stapel, 76, of Hesperia, passed away, Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home. She was born March 1, 1947, in Fremont, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kennedy) Kalfsbeek.

Doris was a longtime resident of Hesperia, and gained many friends over the years. She had many interests, including thrift shopping, collecting antiques, family heirlooms, and...

Dec 1, 2023

Anne Katharine Capek, 75, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born September 12, 1948, the daughter of Clarence and Evangeline (Groff) Capek.

Anne worked and retired from the State of Michigan as a care aid. She spent 20 years working for the Department of Mental Health and 10 years working for the...

Dec 1, 2023

Richard (Rick) D. Stasch, 72, passed away on December 1, 2023.

He fought a long hard battle with Lewy Body dementia.  He is now in the hands of the Lord.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Pat, his children Katie and Theo and his sister Chrissy.

He was preceded...

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Louise Gonder, 92, of Interlochen, formerly of Interlochen, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City.  She was born May 29, 1931, in Beaverton, the daughter of Irvin and Alice (Hughes) Wilkinson.

Mary was a longtime resident of Lake Ann and a nurse for 43 years.  She was an active member of...

Nov 28, 2023

Nathaniel "Nathan" Lee Hoffman, 25, of Holly, was called home to the Lord on November 28, 2023. Nathan was born November 18, 1998, to William "Bill" Hoffman and Cristine Ortwine. Nathan had a love for his family and was always looking to help someone in need. He was always looking for a thrill or an adrenaline rush, and was...

Nov 27, 2023

In loving memory of Charles V. Flores III, a cherished husband to Anna Flores, a devoted father to Katelyn Flores, Kylie Flores, and Leigh Petersen. The son of Sherry Schotts and favored grandchild of Carl Schotts. Charlie's life, born on April 2nd, 1977, concluded tragically on November 27th, 2023. Charlie's passions were as diverse as his loved...

Nov 26, 2023

Neil Irwin Gilbert, 80, of Elk Rapids, MI, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2023, after a years-long battle with congestive heart failure and, more recently, Dementia.

Born in Hudson, MI, in 1943 to Elwyn and Bess (Whittenbaugh) Gilbert, Neil graduated from Muskegon High School in 1961 and received a Bachelor of Science and Master of...

Nov 25, 2023

Laurette (Lou) Mae Bender passed away peacefully at Bay Ridge Assisted Living in Traverse City, MI, on November 25, 2023. "Though the body's at rest, the spirit is free!"

She was born to Warren and Katherine (Smith) Holdeman on the family farm near Wakarusa, Indiana, on November 20, 1924. She cherished many memories of growing up in...

Nov 24, 2023

Pamela A. Rader, 67, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born January 1, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Creston Fuller and Beverly Ann Saunders.

Pamela found the most peace in her life spending time with her son, Darrell, and granddaughter Jaylee. She had a large heart for animals, specifically her dogs, although...

Nov 21, 2023

Donald Calvin Brown, 67, of Manistee, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born December 25, 1955, in Lansing.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Nov 21, 2023

Lawrence "Larry" Vernon Bargy, 84, of Kewadin, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2023. He was born in Traverse City, Michigan, on July 8, 1939, to Calvin & Josephine (White) Bargy.

Larry married Alice Powell on October 30, 1962. Larry was many things in his life. He was a farmer and a soldier, an Antrim County commissioner...

Nov 20, 2023

Keith Richard Odziana, 52, of Cedar, died Monday, November 20, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born April 22, 1971, in Detroit, MI, the son of Rudy Odziana and Andrea Bailey.

Keith graduated from Kingsley High School in 1989.  He met Carrie Labadie in 1995 while playing softball; they...

Nov 20, 2023

Jack Ernest Wood, 83, of Hesperia, passed away November 20, 2023, at his home. He was born November 10, 1940, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Elizabeth (Peterson) Wood.

Jack was a loving, caring, and selfless man. He had a special charm about him that could bring joy to anyone, even in times where Jack himself...

Nov 19, 2023

Nancy L. Merchant passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, after her long battle with Dementia.

She was born January 23, 1936, the daughter of Elmer and Margaret (Hixson) Hiembeck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She met the love of her life, James H. Merchant, and married him 1956. They were married for 48 years.   She followed her...