Obituary Listing

Jun 6, 2023

David Lee Chavalia began his next journey on June 6, 2023.  He was born on February 20, 1959, to Leonard and Beatrice Chavalia in Traverse City.  He was raised on the family farm on Blackman Road in Kingsley.  He attended Kingsley Schools and was a lifelong resident of Kingsley.  As a young man he worked for Lester Irish at...

Jun 6, 2023

William "Bill" Robert Bates, 79, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Muskegon. He was born April 26, 1944, in Hart, to William and Frances (Duemler) Bates.

William proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. He retired from Gray & Company and enjoyed fishing, playing bingo, spending time with family and friends,...

Jun 4, 2023

William Henry Benson, 72, of Hart, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born January 6, 1951, in Chicago, the son of Henry and Rita (Puhl) Benson.

Bill was a proud patriot who was devoted to his family and career; he was employed for 30 years with the Public School District #88. He faced many obstacles...

Jun 3, 2023

Karen Ann Rogers, 84, of Traverse City, Michigan, died Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Medilodge of Leelanau.  She was born February 17, 1939, in Chassell, Michigan; the daughter of Charles and Borghild (Andersen) Kerouac.

Karen graduated at the top of her class from Chassell High School and was also a graduate of Michigan Tech University.

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Jun 2, 2023

Kim Marie Patrick, 64, of Ludington, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born September 30, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Raymond and Jacqueline (McIsaac) Mull.

A true "Free Spirit", Kim loved camping, traveling, and being out in the sunshine.  She enjoyed entertaining and even looked...

Jun 2, 2023

Donald Marlen Redman, 67, of Kewadin, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Don was tall like a tower, his skin was thick lake a callus, his grease-stained hands from tinkering endlessly on projects in the garage and lastly that piercing scowl that could make anyone rethink what they were...

Jun 1, 2023

Violet M McNinch, 98, of Interlochen, passed away peacefully June 1, 2023, at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, November 27, 1924, to Ernest and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Hastings where she lived her childhood years.

On a family camping trip, she met her soon-to-be husband, LeeRoy R McNinch. They were...

May 31, 2023

Clint Kane (May 25, 1978 – May 31, 2023)

Clinton George Kane, 45, passed away on May 31, 2023. Clint grew up and started a beautiful family in Traverse City, Michigan. Clint enjoyed taking his daughters boating and swimming on East Bay, laughing often with his wife, and spending his free time passionately diving into new hobbies....

May 31, 2023

Philip J. Bailey Sr., age 87, of Ionia, MI, formerly of Ludington, MI, passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1935, in Ludington, MI, the son of Perry and Myrtle (Summers) Bailey.

Philip married Catherine P. Ball on June 25, 1960. Together they enjoyed puzzles and a pot of black coffee every morning....

May 28, 2023

Reyna Isabel Guijarro, 59, of Hart, peacefully passed away May 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Isabel was born July 8, 1963, the daughter of Bartolo Guijarro and Teodosia Gallegos.

Isabel is survived by: her husband, Telesforo Vazquez; her sons, Manuel Vazquez, Jose (Melissa) Vazquez, and Edgar (Jessica) Vazquez; and her grandchildren.

In accordance...

May 28, 2023

Roberta "Becky" Mae Smith, 66, of Mesick passed away on May 28,2023 at Munson Medical Center.

Becky was born Nov. 5, 1956, in Pontiac, MI the daughter of William and Donna (Petsch) Fredrick.

She was a loving wife, mother of two and beloved grandma and great grandma.  Becky, who was a warrior, was also a...

May 27, 2023

Anna Mae Smith, 93, of Buckley, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Culver Meadows Senior Living in Traverse City, just one day shy of her 94th birthday --- an age no one in her family had reached.  She was born May 28, 1929, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Julius and Mabel (Miesch) Schichtel.

Anna Mae spent...

May 26, 2023

Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater passed away peacefully May 26, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Elaine Cisler.

Fred proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam.  During that time, he was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed Parkinson's disease and dementia....

May 25, 2023

Harry Michael Szostakowski, 69, of Mesick, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, surrounded by his four daughters.  He was born May 21, 1954, in South Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harry Joseph and Dorothy (Borucki) Szostakowski.

Harry attended Saint Peter & Paul Elementary School and Fenger Middle School.  When he was...

May 24, 2023

Ruth Ann (Wright) Walker, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away at Corewell Spectrum Butterworth, with her children by her side, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  She was born March 11, 1953, in Shelby, to the late Harry and Audrey (Wolcott) Wright of Hesperia. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Hesperia until poor health brought her to Grand Rapids....

May 21, 2023

Martin "Marty" D. Tucker, 70, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, May 21, 2023.  He was born August 28, 1952, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Charles and Olive Tucker.

Marty graduated from Mason County Central in the Class of 1970.  Following high school, Marty served in the US Navy.  Afterwards he worked...

May 19, 2023

Debra Kay Finholm, 68, of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 11, 1954, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Marian (Beaver) Zacek.

Debra graduated from Southside High School in Bee Branch, Arkansas. She attended cosmetology school in Conway, Arkansas, graduating in 1973.

May 17, 2023

Donna Jean Emerson (97) went to her final resting home to join her husband, Ferris MacAdoo Emerson, her son, Bruce (Mike) Emerson, her daughter, Kelley Berdinka, and her life time friend, Gerald (Jerry) Everett. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, especially her surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you for all your support. There will...

May 17, 2023

Jeffrey Alan Carlson, 63, of Ludington, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born July 8, 1959, in Ludington, the son of Richard and Yvonne (Rubleski) Carlson.

Jeff served in the First Infantry Division of the US Army from 1980-1988.  In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed studying genealogy, cartography, coin collecting, listening to music,...

May 16, 2023

Daniel "Tink" Gene Lilleberg Jr., 62, of Custer, passed away unexpectedly at home, Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  He was born April 12, 1961, in Ludington, the son of Daniel and Patricia (Cole) Lilleberg.

Daniel worked on a seismograph crew in the oil fields for many years.  He then went to work for Cole Bros. Well Drilling, and...