Obituary Listing

Apr 9, 2023

Edith Mae Proctor was born the day after her mother's birthday at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago August 19, 1926, to her mother Jessie Mildred Adams Proctor and father John Rundlett Proctor.   At an early age her mother recognized her artistic talents and made sacrifices to enroll her in private art lessons along with classes at the Art Institute...

Apr 6, 2023

Mateo Alejandro Alvarado, 2-year-old son of Ilyssa Kraft and Miguel Alvarado, died Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Munson Medical Center, Traverse City.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10 AM from the Traverse City Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2055 4 Mile Road N., Traverse City, MI, with visitation one hour prior to the...

Apr 6, 2023

Lillian Joan Carlson, 80, of Kingsley, died Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Robert Carlson, on April 2, 2023.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Apr 6, 2023

Rosetta Helen (Walter) Miller, 92, of Suttons Bay, passed away Thursday,

April 6, 2023, at Medilodge of Leelanau in Suttons Bay.

Rose was born June 6, 1930, to Henry and Anastasia (Kurth) Walter.

Rose was an avid Bingo and Euchre player.

Rose is survived by: her...

Apr 4, 2023

Vicky Lynn Edwards, 73, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home. She was born June 2, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (Edwards) Abrams.

Vicky was an avid reader; she also enjoyed playing games on her Kindle, playing bingo, and watching various television shows, including...

Apr 3, 2023

Randell L. Potzger, 80, has joined his Lord and Savior.  He passed away at Bay Ridge Assisted Living, Monday, April 3, 2023.  He was born January 12, 1943, in Bay City, Michigan, to Martin and Emma (Peg) Potzger.

Randy honorably served in the Michigan Army National Guard.  He was a real estate broker in the Grand Traverse...

Apr 1, 2023

Herman Lee Scripter, 53, passed away April 1, 2023. He was born to Manuel and Helen (Battice) Scripter, on November 24, 1969, in Flint.

Herman attended Swartz Creek Schools. He was a welder by trade and a member of Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Herman loved to donate to charities dear to his heart. He loved...

Mar 31, 2023

Major Steven K. Pierce, 66, of Seven Lakes, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023, after a long battle with prostate cancer.

Steve was born in Traverse City, MI, April 2, 1956. He was the son of the late Kneale Edward and Donna Jean Pierce. Steve...

Mar 29, 2023

On March 29th, Susan (Sue) Orlando, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend passed away. With her infectious smile and loving personality, she was a lifelong friend who always cared for others. Her presence was one of safety and comfort. Always there to lend a non-judgmental ear and never speaking ill of others, she embodied every essence of a...

Mar 29, 2023

Joseph (Jay) Weber, 95, of Buckley, passed peacefully away in his sleep at home on March 29. 2023.

He was born Aug. 2, 1927, on his family's farm near Hannah, to Jacob & Anna (Zenner) Weber. Jay enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945 and served in the Signal Corp as a sergeant T4 in WWII. His...

Mar 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John N. Bono, who passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023, at the age of 71, after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer.

As we all know what kind of person John is, he would not want others around him to mourn his passing...

Mar 28, 2023

Ronald Lee Berkenpas, 70, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was born September 25, 1952, the son of Ray and Lois (Terpstra) Berkenpas.

On August 30, 1993, Ronald married Fran (Zaverl) and they have spent nearly 30 loving years together.

Ronald enjoyed playing golf, going to the movies, watching car races, and...

Mar 28, 2023

Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system...

Mar 27, 2023

Elk Rapids – Kevin Patrick Fitzgerald, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 27th, 2023. Kevin was born on October 23rd, 1953 in Kalamazoo, MI. Kevin grew up in the Kalamazoo area, graduating from Monsignor John R. Hackett and then the Nursing Program at KVCC in 1977. He then began a lifelong career at Bronson Hospital, retiring in 2019....

Mar 25, 2023

Larry Pennington, widower of Debra (Babbitt) Pennington, father of Sarah, Larry (Shannon), and Aaron (Stacey) Pennington, grandfather of Ethan, Bryce, and Abby Kay Pennington; sister of Sally Pennington, passed away Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, after a short illness.

Larry was a character who had a passion for life. He was preceded in death by his amazing...

Mar 25, 2023

Mary Theresa Chevalier, 93, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023. She was born March 23, 1930, the daughter of William and Anne (Daley) Sullivan.

Mary graduated at the top of her class from St Charles Catholic High School in Detroit. She received her associate's degree in Accounting from Walsh College. Her work life was put...

Mar 25, 2023

Jon Christopher "Chris" Looney, 74 of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully on March 25, 2023.  Chris was born on February 25, 1949, to Foster & Betty (Boucher) Looney in Fort Worth, Texas.

He graduated from Waukegan Township High School in Illinois and attended Michigan State University where he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Chris married Christie Ann...

Mar 24, 2023

Loretta Lorraine (Wambaugh) Bailey, 76, passed away in her sleep, March 24, 2023, in Jackson, Michigan. She was born September 15, 1946, the daughter of George and Phyllis (Morningstar) Wambaugh.

Loretta graduated from Hart High School in 1964 and Baker College, formerly known as Muskegon Business College, in 1966. Loretta spent most of her career as an...

Mar 24, 2023

Troy Sylvester Fargo died, Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born January 13, 2023, in Ludington, MI, the son of Jordyn Wittkamp and Bryce Fargo.  In the short time his family had him he was very loved.

Troy is survived by his parents, big brother Charles, Maternal Grandfather Luke (Heather) Sheffer, Great Grandmother Mary...

Mar 21, 2023

Thomas Allen Keffer, 79, of Traverse City died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on September 28, 1943.  He was raised by his father (Merle), Grandma Lavern and Aunts, Florence and Velma.  This was after his parents divorced when he was 9 years old.

Tom graduated from...