Obituary Listing

Mar 1, 2023

Edward Charles Sherman, Sr., 79, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born July 14, 1943, in Elbridge Township, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Dyer) Sherman.

Edward was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He proudly served his country in the US Army, and is a...

Feb 28, 2023

Joyce Agnes Spratling, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was born August 11, 1932, in Grand Rapids, the only child of Peter and Agnes Jablonski.

After Joyce graduated from Cedarville High School in 1949, she moved back to Grand Rapids. Joyce worked at Michigan National Bank in...

Feb 28, 2023

Sandra Gail Farber, 63, passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2023, at her home, in Ferry Township. She was born July 5, 1959, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Harig) Dempkey.

Sandy loved her four girls, grandkids, and great-grandson fiercely. Her unconditional love taught them to love with their whole hearts, and to always be there for each...

Feb 27, 2023

David Crockett White passed away February 27, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Perdido, Alabama, on September 15, 1930.  He graduated class of 1948 from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama.  David was three when his mother died, and he and his siblings went to live with his oldest sister, Amelia.

Feb 25, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to Lila Mae Cater, a shining star that brightened the lives of all who knew her.  Lila, 90, of Ludington passed away quietly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Corewell Health Hospital of Ludington.

She was born in Manistee on May 31, 1932, to Myrtle (Anderson) &...

Feb 25, 2023

Stanley Joseph Gillish Jr., 79, of Rothbury, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born April 14, 1943, at home in Shelby, the son of Stanley Sr. and Eva (McClellan) Gillish.

Stan retired after 41 years of employment with Howmet Aerospace, but continued as a consultant in the Titanium industry with Keywell Metals, following his retirement....

Feb 24, 2023

Isabel Moreno passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was very active, vibrant, and had a zest for life. She loved cooking, enjoyed camping, gardening, art fairs, flea markets, spending time with her family, and being in nature.

She is survived by: her daughter, Juanita Krim of Montague; granddaughter, Stephanie (Jason)...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert H. Wagner, 61, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. He was born June 27, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Lorenz) Wagner.

Robert took great pride in his country. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served honorably for four years and achieved the rank of E5...

Feb 21, 2023

Caroline Dorothy Rugenstein age 83, passed away February 21, 2023, at her daughter's home in Fife Lake, Michigan.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred Rugenstein for 48 years. Dear mother of William (Marie), Kathaleen (Sam) Warner and Lily-Ann (David) Gill.  Proud Grandmother of 8.

Per her wishes no services at this time.

Beacon Cremation &...

Feb 21, 2023

Richard Wolf Furstenberg, 84, went to the arms of His Lord and Savior peacefully early Tuesday morning on February 21, 2023, at the Sutter Living Center in Ludington, MI. Richard, known to friends as Dick, was born on October 25, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Norman and Dorothy (Wolf) Furstenberg. Dick was the youngest of his three siblings—his older...

Feb 21, 2023

Eugene "Gene" L. Ferries

Gene Ferries, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home on Elk Lake, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sonja, and leaves behind his children, daughter, Diane (John) Flatley; sons, Gary (Michelle) Ferries and Paul (Julie) Ferries; grandchildren, Ellen (Paul...

Feb 19, 2023

Joel Gregory Beals Sr., 65, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, Michigan 49461.

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Feb 19, 2023

Jack Allen Tate, 81, of Hart, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born February 14, 1942, in Hart, to Donald and Alice Tate.

Jack was a graduate of Hart High School with the class of 1960. After high school, Jack joined the U.S. Navy Seabees, from 1960 to 1964. Jack worked 30 years for...

Feb 17, 2023

James "Jim" William Hughes, 83, of Hart, MI, formally of Rothbury, passed away at the Oceana County Medical Care, February 17, 2023. Jim was born to James and Bessie (Johnstone) Hughes, in Bath, Michigan, on October 31, 1940.

Jim was a graduate of Shelby Public school, and he served his country in the United States Airforce from...

Feb 17, 2023

Elizabeth Anne (Betty) (DeSantis) Zygmuntowski, 80, of Twin Lake, MI passed away February 17, 2023. She was born January 22, 1943, in Bedford, Ohio, to Fernando and Ida DeSantis.

Betty was a 1961 graduate of Maple Heights High School, in Maple Heights, Ohio. She held two long careers with Motorola and TMS Health.

Betty was...

Feb 17, 2023

Joel C. Howe, 61 of Honor, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.

Friends may call Friday, February 24th from 4-5 at Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service, Covell- Traverse City Chapel, 511 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 5 PM.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-...

Feb 17, 2023

William "Bill" John Hockett, 77, passed away peacefully with his siblings by his side on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Paul Oliver Long Term Care Facility in Frankfort, Michigan.

Bill was born December 12, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Alfred and Pearl Hockett.  In 1969 the family moved to Frankfort where he lived the rest...

Feb 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Julie Ann (Kokx) Wadel announces her unexpected passing on February 15, 2023, at the age of 64. Julie was born September 6, 1958, in Hart, the daughter of Hubert and Ruth (Alvesteffer) Kokx. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was kind...

Feb 15, 2023

Beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Mark D. Nisbet, of St. Joseph, Michigan, died on February 15, 2023, after an extended illness. Mark will always be loved, cherished, and remembered for his kindness, devotion to family, humble nature, and his endless capacity for love.

Mark was born on January 10, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Norma...

Feb 14, 2023

S. Dale Lathers celebrated his 84th birthday on February 11, 2023, and passed on Feb.14, 2023, with his wife, Jan, holding his hands. Dale was the 7th child and 5th son born to Swift and Celia (Spooner) Lathers of Mears.

In the summers of 1958-1965, Dale earned money for college by driving dune buggies for his brother...