Obituary Listing

Jan 31, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Karen Gale Culp, 87, died peacefully in Traverse City on January 31, 2024. Karen is remembered as a loving wife to her husband of 69 years, Ron Culp, and a devoted mother to her four children. Karen wanted to be remembered as someone who was always seeking new horizons and passions.  She loved sharing with...

Jan 28, 2024

Sue Ann Stanfield, age 62, of Hesperia, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, January 28th, 2024. She was born June 11th, 1961, in Hart, to Wilford and Mabel (Crisple) Conkle.

Sue graduated from Walkerville High School, after school she mainly worked as a cook in the restaurant industry. Throughout her life Sue enjoyed many outdoors activities, from...

Jan 28, 2024

William A. "Bill" Cookenmaster passed away peacefully, at home, on January 28, 2024.  He was born June 14, 1931, to Vivian (Stovel) and Thurber Cookenmaster, in Caro, Michigan.

After graduating from Caro High School, he joined the U. S. Navy in 1951.  After serving for four years, he entered Western Michigan University, graduating with a degree in...

Jan 27, 2024

Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born November 28, 1930, in Roseland, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Jacoba Huizenga, the oldest of 9 children.

Clare served his country in the US Army, and was a proud veteran. Following his time in...

Jan 27, 2024

Doris Elizabeth Farmer, 90, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024.

In accordance with Doris' wishes, no services will be held at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Jan 26, 2024

Evelyn Rose was born on February 2, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 26, 2024, just one week short of her 100th birthday.  She was the daughter of John and Rose Langeveld; a first generation American as her parents had immigrated from The Netherlands and Austria, settling in Detroit when her father took a job with the...

Jan 24, 2024

After a beautiful life of over 74 years, Kathy Jean Hatfield, of Hesperia, passed away on January 24, 2024, while in comfort care with family and friends near.  She was 74 years old and leaves behind her brother, Richard Hatfield; her sister, Carol Laport; and her sons, Erik Coon and Robert Coon (wife: Bethany Coon); as well as 6...

Jan 22, 2024

Sherman Eugene Sherwood, 74, of Interlochen, died Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Villa at Traverse Point.  He was born March 23, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia, the son of Eugene and Marian (Solcum) Sherwood.

Sherman was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Navy, serving three years as a Radio Operator.  Following his honorable discharge, he...

Jan 22, 2024

Kathryn Ruth (VanAgtmael) Lorenz is now rejoicing in Heaven with her parents.  Kathy was born August 04, 1953, to Ella and Bob VanAgtmael. She was the eldest of 6 children, and spoke so often of her life as a young girl and doing farm chores.

Kathy grew up in Elbridge and moved to Hart after marriage. She...

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...