Obituary Listing

Sep 2, 2023

Shelly Renee Ball, 54, passed away suddenly September 2, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, after a lifetime battle with asthma. Shelly was born September 17, 1968, in Muskegon, to Ernestine Johnson and Bob Hall.

Shelly was a kind and thoughtful person, she loved her children and grandchildren more than anything, and her favorite thing to do...

Sep 2, 2023

Louise M. "Pettee" Wikle died Saturday, September 2, 2023, at her home of 65   years in Traverse City, MI., following a lengthy illness.  She had been cared for lovingly for 12 years by her son Scott, daughter-in-law Sara, and their children.

She was born January 1, 1924, in Grandville, MI., daughter of Floyd J. and Angie M....

Aug 29, 2023

Ann Therese McClellan, 81, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born January 31, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Monroe and Lucille (Antoine) Baker.

Ann was a member of the Litte River Band of Ottawa Indians; she was proud of her Native American heritage.  Ann...

Aug 29, 2023

Mary Louise Lombard, 89, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. She was born December 28, 1933, in Watertown Township, Michigan, the daughter of James and Zora (Ranney) Johnson.

Mary was a graduate of Muskegon High School and continued her education at the Hackley School of Nursing. She spent time in Chicago for nursing clinicals, and...

Aug 27, 2023

Theresa (Tess) Gray, beloved wife of Robert, mother of Samantha and Kimberly, and grandmother of Maxwell, passed away on the morning of Sunday, August 27, 2023.  She will be fondly remembered and missed by all.

No services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Aug 25, 2023

Angeline Mary Basar (Angie), 82, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023 at French Manor Terra Assisted Living in Traverse City.

Angie was born in December 1940 to Branko and Sophie Ivankovich in Warren Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

In 1959, Angie married Robert J. Basar (Bob). Angie and Bob went on...

Aug 25, 2023

Victoria Smith Brandel, 83, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. She was born January 10, 1940, the daughter of Sam and Jane (Hollon) Smith.

Victoria married Henry Brandel on September 8, 1955, and spent 66 loving years together. Together they raised six boys and then went on to open several Adult Foster Care homes in...

Aug 24, 2023

Priscilla Ann Cross, 85, of Montague, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born July 16, 1938, the daughter of Clifford and Doris (Johnson) Hellman.

In accordance with Priscilla's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 23, 2023

David Michael Adamczyk, 55, of Ludington, peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born August 15, 1968, in Grand Rapids, the son of Gerald and Gaye (Sullivan) Adamczyk.

David was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He liked playing games with family and friends, including bowling, chess, and video games; and also enjoyed traveling,...

Aug 21, 2023

Daniel W. (Gunner) Howitson, 78, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, August 21, 2303.

Dan retired in 2017 from Giffin International.  His last project with the firm was in Okinawa putting in a paint system for fighter planes.  He enjoyed this project tremendously.

He was born in Detroit,...

Aug 20, 2023

Beverley June Hansen, 93, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born October 13, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of William and Mildred (Whitaker) Smith.

In 1966, Beverley and her husband, Don, moved to Hart and founded Hansen Foods, previously the Hart Thrift Way. Together they grew their business into a community staple, and...

Aug 20, 2023

Rebecca Sue McNinch, 54, of Beulah, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, at home with her husband by her side.  She was born December 17, 1968, in Detroit, the daughter of Edward and Eve (Robinson) Osga.

Rebecca worked as a Lab Manager at Harbor Optical in Traverse City.  In her spare time, she enjoyed drag racing, fishing, quilting,...

Aug 20, 2023

A passion for the culinary arts, music and craft beers, Greg Eddington was happy to bring his

talents as a great cook and beermeister to the kitchen and a beer menu. These talents were

only out-done by his easy smile, engaging conversations, and his loves: nature, his hometown

of Ludington and his children...

Aug 19, 2023

Richard Ivan Adams, 76, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born March 4, 1947, the son of Clinton and Edith (Walton) Adams.

Richard is survived by: his brother, Lee Adams; sons, Richard (Kris) Adams, Erik Adams, and Matt Adams; grandchildren, Andrew (Marissa) Adams, Richard (Elizabeth) Adams, Katie (Evan) Karow, Zachary Adams, Emily (Nicholas)...

Aug 17, 2023

Karen Kristine Sandstrom Muir passed away August 17, 2023. A member of the Annapolis, Maryland community for 40 years, Karen was a fierce advocate of public education, political activist, world traveler, avid reader, movie lover, devoted Orioles baseball fan, and dessert enthusiast (most notably cookie dough).

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, September...

Aug 16, 2023

Arlene Ann McFeaters Springer, 86, of Ludington, formerly of Sterling Heights, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born July 6, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of August and Eva (Stelzel) McFeaters.

Arlene worked as an art teacher for the Grosse Pointe Schools for many years, and also headed up Detroit Photo Shows...

Aug 15, 2023

Jeane Anne (Poorman) Ripley, 88, of Pentwater, formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kent, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born August 4, 1935, in Grand Rapids, the eldest child of Leslie and Gertrude (Cunningham) Poorman.

Jeane had a passion for serving others. She was an educator...

Aug 14, 2023

Brent William Shull, 48, paced away peacefully August 14, 2023. He was born January 7, 1975, in Shelby, to Glenn Walton and Lena Shull.

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

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Aug 11, 2023

Herbert "Herb" O. Tacktor Jr., 90, of Ludington, peacefully passed away August 11, 2023. Herb was born June 11, 1933, to Herbert and Ella (Brankert) Tacktor Sr.

Herb graduated from Ludington High School in 1951. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, and achieved the rank of Airman First Class; Herb served in...

Aug 11, 2023

Longtime Pentwater resident Barry Lee Miller, born in St. John's, MI, on 11 July 1947, died peacefully in the presence of loved ones after several years of illness in Ludington, MI, on 11 August 2023.

Barry was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Pauline, and by two far too young step grandsons.  He is survived...