Obituary Listing

Nov 6, 2023

Dee Ann Brubaker, 70, of Hesperia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 6, 2023. She was born November 15, 1952, in Kansas City, the daughter of Leo Donald and Phyllis Joyce (Good) Brubaker.

Dee Ann worked in the local area for over 30 years; holding positions at the Hesperia House, 4 Seasons...

Nov 6, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Newell, 83, of Kingsley, died Monday, November 6, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born October 23, 1940, in Solon Township, the daughter of Felix and Pauline (Narloch) Garvin.

Betty graduated from Holy Rosary High School, in Cedar, on May 24, 1959.  She married Edgar Newell at Holy Rosary Catholic Church,...

Nov 6, 2023

Judith Margaret Towns, 88, of Ludington, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 27, 1935, in Ludington, the daughter of Wallace and Gertrude (Grundeman) Conkling.

A full obituary will be posted later this week.

A celebration of Judith's life will be held in the spring....

Nov 6, 2023

Vincent Camargo, 73, of Hart, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. He was born May 8, 1950, the son of Pedro and Mary (Flatt) Camargo.

Vincent's early years were full of life and adventure. He had a passion for music and was quite talented on the drums; The Beetles were his favorite...

Nov 4, 2023

Margaret Ann Cooper, 71, of Custer, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born November 24, 1951, in Ludington, the daughter of Garman and Lenore (Dahringer) Winey.

Margaret enjoyed reading, making the best gravy on the planet, watching Food Network and riding motorcycles. Most of all Margaret loved spending time with her...

Nov 4, 2023

Betty Lou Kiter, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Betty Lou Spedoske, April 26, 1942, in Big Rapids, the second eldest child of Dominic Bernard Spedoske and Carolyn Louise Lutjens. Betty grew up in Lansing, Michigan, and attended St. Mary's High School, graduating in 1960.

Shortly...

Nov 2, 2023

Jeri A. Eastham, 56, of Cadillac, Michigan, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by family.

Jeri previously worked for Goodwill Industries and was a waitress for years prior. Jeri had a love for the outdoors whether it was camping, canoeing down the Au Suable River with family and friends, or just enjoying...

Oct 31, 2023

Richard Steven Bedran, 91, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born January 16, 1932, in Chicago, the son of the late Steven and Marie (Colvric) Bedran.

Richard proudly served his country in the US Army from 1950 – 1952. He then was employed with the Chicago Police Department, retiring as a Homicide Detective...

Oct 31, 2023

William Danny Barefoot, 76, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023. He was born April 21, 1947, the son of William and Eunice Barefoot.

William proudly served in the United States Army for 25 years retiring as a Master Seargent. After his time in the military, William found himself keeping busy; for a short while he spent...

Oct 29, 2023

Anne Marie Sarto Motyka, 83, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, in Charlevoix, Michigan, with her family by her side, after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).  Anne was born March 20, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, the middle child of Stanley "Pete" and Marie (Geary) Coulter.

Anne was raised in Lansing, graduating from St. Mary's...

Oct 28, 2023

Clair Ann Dobias, of Suttons Bay, passed away peacefully in their beautiful home on the waters of Suttons Bay surrounded by her loved ones on October 28, 2023, at age 84. With the help from the love of her life and husband of almost 21 years, Frank Dobias, her family, and her caring team from Hospice of Michigan, she...

Oct 28, 2023

In loving memory of Terry A. Onan, 70 years old, who went to rest with his Savior on October 28, 2023.

Terry was born August 21, 1953. Originally from Lowell, MI, he then moved to Rockford in 1980. Terry was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything. He worked as an auto mechanic at Car Care Unlimited for...

Oct 26, 2023

On October 26, 2023, Karen Ann (Rasmussen) Abbott, left this Earth to be with her dearly departed daughters and family. She was born July 16, 1942, the daughter of Vance and Frances (Aikens) Rasmussen, in Detroit.

Karen cared deeply for her friends and family, as well as animals, both big and small. If there are horses in...

Oct 23, 2023

Lillian F. Keating, 91, of Ludington, passed away October 23, 2023. Lil was born February 14, 1932 in Amber Township to Anton Edward and Jennie (Olson) Pederson.

Lil was the youngest of their 11 children including Julia Dumas, Peter, George/Todd, Mabel Ring, Albert/Ole, Jeanette Petersen, John, Vera Foose, Ray and Ben.

Lillian was a graduate...

Oct 22, 2023

David Gladding Baldwin, 79, of Traverse City, died Sunday, October 22, 2023.  David was born on October 14, 1944, in Belmont, Massachusetts, to Stephen and Eunice Baldwin.  He was preceded in death by: both his parents and two sisters, Betty and Barbara; and nephew, Brian Ellis.

He married his first (and only) wife, Phyllis J. Baldwin, on...

Oct 21, 2023

Nick, son of Raymond and Pamela (Curry) Fouch, of Old Mission Peninsula, was welcomed into Heaven by his paternal grandparents, Howard and Ann Fouch, and maternal grandfather, Morgan L. Curry, in the early morning hours of October 21, 2023.

Nick grew up on Old Mission Peninsula, and it was there that he learned life's most important values...

Oct 19, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Pierce, 61, of Hart, died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at home.  He was born August 20, 1962, in Ludington, the son of William and Lillian (Bryant) Pierce.

Bob worked for many years as a self-employed truck driver and later for Reith Riley.  In his spare time Bob enjoyed snowmobiling, riding his Harley and racing...

Oct 16, 2023

Our beloved wife and mother, Mary Kay Cargill, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 16, 2023. She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Mary Kay will be missed by all who knew her.

Mary Kathleen Cargill was born September 12, 1948, in Hart, to Thomas and Kathleen (Roche) Foster. She was raised...

Oct 15, 2023

Louis J. Czubak, 93, of Traverse City, known to friends as Louie, took the hand of God and entered into everlasting peace at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023.  He was a highly respected business man, community volunteer, member of several charity organizations, and active member of Elks Lodge No. 323.

Louie was born June 24,...

Oct 15, 2023

On October 15, 2023, after a brief illness, Janet Marie Nass, of Hart, Michigan, joined her husband, Hugh Nass, in Heaven.  She was 80 years old.  Jan was born in 1942 to Charles and Seena Hall. She grew up in Bay City.  In 1965, she married the love of her life, Hugh Nass.

Janet had a very...