Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2023

Ruth Johanna Hart of Traverse City, MI, formerly of Flushing MI, passed away peacefully the morning of September 25, 2023, while in hospice care.  With her daughter by her side, the cardinals came to visit and to bring her home to her heavenly family.

Ruth was born in Chicago, Illinois, on November 29, 1933. Her parents moved...

Sep 25, 2023

Mark Coyne, 53, of Kewadin, Michigan, unexpectedly passed away September 25 2023.

He was a loving, caring, hardworking man. He loved hunting, fishing, playing with his grandkids, and exploring.

Mark is survived by: his Wife, Tiffany Coyne (Blakeslee); Daughter Ashlynn (Dakota) Ordway; Son, Wyat Coyne; Daughter, Madison Coyne; Mother, Jacqueline Coyne; Sister, Mashelle Coyne; Grandsons,...

Sep 23, 2023

Ralph R. Martineau, 95, of Williamsburg, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Born in 1928 to Esther K. Wurm and Ervin J. Martineau, he lived on Cass Street in Traverse City until he married another "Esther,"  Esther Z. Morrison, in 1961.  He was now in the cherry business!!…on a centennial farm near Elk Rapids.

The...

Sep 23, 2023

Bruce Alan Puls, 72, of Whitehall, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born in Muskegon, April 1, 1951, the son of Paul and Phyllis (Pulaski) Puls.

Bruce married Denise Fishell on March 3, 1991, and they spent 32 years together.

Bruce graduated from Whitehall High School and earned an Associate's Degree at...

Sep 22, 2023

Joseph Anthony Yeupell, passed away suddenly on September 22, 2023. He was born January 19, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Sondra Ely and Joseph Yeupell.

Joe was always there to lend a helping hand, whether it be working on someone's car, motorcycle, or whatever it may have been; Joe would do all he could to...

Sep 21, 2023

Eddie Lynn Arnold, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital.  He was born March 17, 1956, in Macomb, Ohio, the son of John and Louise (Peckinpaugh) Arnold.

Eddie served six years in the US Army.  Afterwards he resided in Ludington where he enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, bowling and fishing.  Most of all, Eddie...

Sep 19, 2023

Elvin Curtis, age 94, was reunited with his wife Barbara, September 19, 2023.  He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, graduated from Ferris State University, later earning his Master of Pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan, where he also worked for many years as the Pharmacy Manager at the University of Michigan Medical Center, from which...

Sep 19, 2023

Tammy Lynn Turner, age 55, of Austin, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of faith, humility, and love. Born on March 5, 1968, in Jackson, MI, Tammy was a cherished daughter of James and Barbara Margul, and a beloved sister, mother, and grandmother.

Tammy's life was guided by her unwavering devotion to...

Sep 18, 2023

Margot (Judy) Jean Rogers, 93, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born September 15, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William and Margaret (Peggy) McDowell Van Deventer. Judy was a kind, gracious, and forever youthful woman with a great sense of humor, and she will be greatly missed.

Judy married William...

Sep 17, 2023

Robert "Rob" James Irving, 71, of Maple City, died Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home. He was born December 1, 1952, in Traverse City, the son of Robert "Bob" and Charlene (Freeborn) Irving.

Rob was currently employed at Builders FirstSource, in Grawn, as Safety Manager.  He had previously worked in the oil industry as a tool...

Sep 16, 2023

Helen Moss, of Elk Rapids, passed away on September 16, 2023, at 99 years old.

Helen grew up with her four siblings in Pennsylvania. During WWII, she moved to the Detroit area to become one of the "Rosies" who riveted together military airplanes. She married William "Bill" Moss in St. Clair Shores, later moved to Chelsea, MI,...

Sep 16, 2023

On September 16, 2023, our dear, sweet, gentle mother was carried to heaven by angels. Theresa (Schettek) Garvin, age 99, passed away at Munson Medical Center. Theresa was born June 23, 1924, in Maple City to Josephine (Schopieray) and Frank Schettek Sr. Theresa married Anthony Garvin at St. Rita's Church in Maple City October 27, 1951.

Theresa...

Sep 16, 2023

Lori Ann Forbes, 60, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at home.  She was born May 17, 1963, in Ludington the daughter of Richard and Mary Ann (Wojtaszak) Forbes.

Lori loved dogs and enjoyed volunteering at Lakeshore Animal Friends.  She also enjoyed volunteering at the St. Simon Bargain Center.  Most of all, Lori loved being...

Sep 15, 2023

Elaine Marie MacEachern, 83, of Rothbury, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023. Elaine was born October 11, 1939, to William David and Margaret (Zillich) Goldsworthy, at Deaconess Hospital in Detroit. Elaine was a 1957 graduate of Allen Park High School, continued her education in Detroit, and then at Henry Ford Community College, in Dearborn, during her employment at...

Sep 15, 2023

Joseph Henry Fishel, 99, of Hart, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, September 15, 2023. He was born September 13, 1924, in Pentwater, the son of James and Selina (Hepworth) Fishel.

Joe, also affectionately known as 'Ole Joe', loved to create things and tinker on various projects. His favorite invention was a 3...

Sep 14, 2023

Clyde Carl Crawford, 67, of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home.

A full obituary with service details will be posted in the coming days.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Sep 14, 2023

Meriam Leeke, 86, of Montague, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born August 27, 1937, in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Esther Bailey.

Meriam along with her husband, Lyle Leeke, was the 3rd generation owner of Old Channel Trail Golf Course, in Montague, Michigan. They grew the business from a 9-hole golf course...

Sep 13, 2023

Ruth Blom Jones, age 84, formerly of Punta Gorda FL, passed away on Wednesday September 13th, 2023. Ruth was married for 60 years to Jack Jones, and is survived by her three children, Jack Jones (of Ludington Michigan), Shirley Turner (of Kalamazoo Michigan), and Erik Jones (of Stafford Virginia). Ruth was blessed with nine grandchildren—Lindsey, Brittany, Matthew, Thomas, Tracy,...

Sep 12, 2023

James Rollin Clark, 91, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, September 12, 2023. James was born May 15, 1932, in Palisade, Colorado, the son of Harry and Ethel (Cooper) Clark. James is survived by: his children, Nick (Nadine) Wooden, Cinda (Calvin) Peters, and Lonie Clark; and several grandchildren. In accordance with James' wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will...

Sep 12, 2023

Rose Mary Nelson, 86, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at home.  She was born March 23, 1937, in Flint, the daughter of Alvin and Louise (Tucker) Doyel.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Service times will be posted once the date and time have been confirmed.

Beacon Cremation &...