William Frederick Van Frank
May 16, 2023
William (Bill) Frederick Van Frank, 94, of Montague, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born February 15, 1929, the son of Milton and Margaret Van Frank.
On March 10, 1951, William married the love of his life Beverly Kamradt and they spent 69 loving years together,...
Ted Steven Dutmer
May 15, 2023
Ted Steven Dutmer, 59, of Kingsley, Michigan, passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home on Monday, May 15, 2023. Â Ted was born on October 9, 1963, to Ronald Lee and Kay (Bodfish) Dutmer Sr. in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Following high school, he proudly served his country in the US Navy. Â On October 5, 1985, Ted married...
Joan Ruth Haiss
May 14, 2023
Joan Ruth Haiss, 80 years old, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Joan was born December 5, 1942, the daughter of Clyde and Priscilla (Phillips) Dickenson. Growing up Joan was the only girl raised with a family of four brothers, who she loved deeply.
On September 2, 1962, she married the love...
Michael Scott Keck
May 14, 2023
Michael Scott Keck, 60, of Montague, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born March 28, 1963, in Hart, the son of Kenneth Keck and Louise (Griffith) Keck.
Michael graduated from Montague High School in 1982. He worked at Perigo/Tower Labs in Montague, SPI Pharma in Grand Haven, and Whitehall...
Donald C Green
May 14, 2023
Donald Chester Green died on May 14, 2023. He was loved by many and will be missed very much. He was born January 30, 1926, on the kitchen table at his parent's, Orville and Margaret (Dodds) Green's house in Detroit, Michigan. He attended grade school until grade 12 when he went to Pershing High School for one year....
Shelley Widdis Kocher
May 14, 2023
Shelley Lynn Widdis Kocher, 64, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Ludington, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Grand Rapids. She was born August 18, 1958, in Ludington.
Shelley is survived by: her son, Charles Ellwood; her mother, Mary Simmon; her sisters, Marcia (Dale) Bonnville, and Dr. Cheryl (Dr. Robert Jarvis II) Widdis; her brothers,...
Kobi Alectra Headrick-Hanna
May 14, 2023
Kobi Alectra Headrick-Hanna, 23, of Grover Beach, California, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2023, in Mears, Michigan. She was born July 30, 1999, in Santa Maria, California, the daughter of Audra Headrick-Hanna and the late Michael Hanna.
Kobi is survived by: her mother, Audra Headrick-Hanna; brother, Aryton James Headrick, 28 yrs old, of Grover Beach, CA;...
George Peter Sadler
May 13, 2023
George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George "Buffy" and Marcia Sadler.
George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He moved...
Paul Richard Macdonald
May 13, 2023
Paul Richard MacDonald, 72, of Pentwater, passed away suddenly May 13, 2023. Paul was born in Grand Rapids, on July 30, 1950, the son of Russell and Jane MacDonald.
Paul worked for the Zondervan Christian Publishing offices and retired after thirty years of service. He enjoyed serving the Pentwater community, and was always willing to...
Kent Silsby Reynolds
May 13, 2023
Kent Silsby Reynolds of Rapids City, Michigan, died May 13, 2023, at the age of 80 with Mary Ann by his side.
Kent was born on April 19, 1943, to Raymond and Marion (Brown) Reynolds in Worchester, Massachusetts. He married Mary Ann Dehlin in Gladstone on May 1, 1965. After graduating from Wayne Memorial High...
Shirley Jean Mccauley
May 12, 2023
Shirley Jean Walker McCauley, 93, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023. She will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother, and friend who found humor and joy in every day. She loved to sing, dance, and share funny stories of growing up in Detroit with...
Terry Lee Card
May 11, 2023
Terry Lee Card, 75, of Lake Ann, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Terry was the loved husband of Joyce Card. Â He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or humane...
James "Jim" Gillan
May 9, 2023
James "Jim" Gillan, passed away peacefully May 09, 2023. He was born April 16, 1960, to Dr. B. Wayne and Gloria (Yukel) Gillan.
Jim graduated from Montague High School. Within his time at Montague, Jim was a twelve sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, and baseball. After his time in high school, Jim spent a year at...
Mary Louise Sherlock
May 8, 2023
Mary Louise Sherlock passed away peacefully in her Ludington home on May 8, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 83.
Mary was born in Ludington, Michigan on November 28, 1939, to the late Alvin and Arvida (Anderson) Garcia. A graduate of the class of 1957 of Ludington High School, Mary married...
Ronald John Chapel
May 6, 2023
Ronald "Ron" John Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born June 15, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of the late Harvey H. and Helen A. (Beluzar) Chapel. He was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School, Class of 1960, and married his wife...
Robert Bruce Veltman
May 4, 2023
Robert Bruce Veltman, of Hart, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his residence. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Robert enlisted in the Navy, serving as a medic with multiple branches of the military wherever he was needed. Bob was an educator for over 30 years, a former Lake Michigan charter fishing captain, but will be most remembered as...
Frances Jane Schaub
May 2, 2023
Frances Jane Schaub, 81, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at home. She was born October 18, 1941, in Montcalm County, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Humphrey) Yoder Sr.
Fran worked alongside her husband, Gary, at their family business, C-Land Excavating. She later stayed home working on the farm and taking care of...
Marta Diane Six
Apr 29, 2023
Marta Diane Six, 67, passed away April 29, 2023, at her home in Mears. Marta was born January 6, 1956, the daughter of Phillip and Marilyn Kullman.
Marta is survived by: her son, James Kullman; step-children, Susie (Leman) Bevins and Jim (Beverly) Six; granddaughter, Mikayla Kullman; and step-grandchildren, Lucas, Logan, Haily, and Gracie.
Michael "Mike" Koeller
Apr 28, 2023
Michael "Mike" Koeller, 54, of Ludington, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus. He was born September 23, 1968.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Betty Joan Stroup
Apr 27, 2023
Betty Joan Stroup, 93, of Irons, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 10, 1930, in Ligonier, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Wava (Snyder) Rodgers.
Betty enjoyed painting, reading mystery novels, searching for agates in Lake Superior and solving jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed playing...
