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Gary G. Weston

Gary G. Weston

Jan 21, 2023

Gary G. Weston, 85, of Montague, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born March 21, 1937, in Grand Rapids, the son of Roy and MaryAnn Weston.

Gary is survived by: his children, Robin (Jack) Seaver, Jamee (Roger) Atchison, and Kip (Jacque) Weston; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

In accordance with Gary's wishes, cremation...

Jack D. Vangeison

Jack D. Vangeison

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Jack D. VanGeison, 69, of Whitehall, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born June 17, 1953, in Saginaw, the son of Robert and Effie VanGeison (McLean).

Jack graduated from Montague High School in 1971 and went on to obtain his paramedic certification. He began working at Professional Med Team where he worked until...

Edward Simon Jr.

Edward Simon Jr.

Jan 17, 2023

Edward Simon Jr., peacefully entered into eternal life, January 17, 2023, with his beloved wife and family at his side. Edward was born June 21, 1935, in Hart, to Edward and Elizabeth (Smith) Simon. He was baptized in infancy at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Weare Township.

A devastating house fire in the late 1930's led to...

Howard Arthur Simonson

Howard Arthur Simonson

Jan 17, 2023

Howard Arthur Simonson, 86, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born October 11, 1936, the son of Earl and Elsie Simonson.

Howard's prized achievements and joys in life were the many years he spent at Reeths Puffer Public Schools as a well-respected teacher and his ability to travel the world.

A...

Richard Allen Worth

Richard Allen Worth

Jan 17, 2023

Richard A. Worth, 71 of Fife Lake, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be posted soon.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Margaret Celeste Shamel

Margaret Celeste Shamel

Jan 12, 2023

Margaret Celeste Shamel, 68, of Traverse City, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Munson Medical Center.  She was born April 11, 1954, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Lester and Christina (Hayes) Stacey.

Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to caring for her family.  She enjoyed flowers and reading.  She was...

Timothy "Tim" Bruce Miel

Timothy "Tim" Bruce Miel

Jan 11, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Bruce Miel, 69, of Twin Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Tim proudly served his country in the US Army from 1970 – 1973.

Tim leaves behind his mother, Karen Miel of Muskegon; children, Billy Miel and Michelle Miel of Muskegon; step-daughters, Kristin and Kerri Love of Muskegon; sisters, Kathy Ferguson and...

Victor Martell

Victor Martell

Jan 10, 2023

Victor Martell, 67 of Rapid City died January 10, 2023.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Phillip David Anderson

Phillip David Anderson

Jan 9, 2023

Phillip David Anderson entered The Glorious Kingdom on January 9, 2023.  We know this to be true because Phil believed that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Phil was born in Shelby, June 8, 1949, to Edward G and Minnie E Anderson who preceded him, along with his brother, Bruce.

Phil leaves...

Walter Anthony Meier

Walter Anthony Meier

Jan 9, 2023

Walter A. Meier

May 14, 1929 – January 9, 2023

Walter A. Meier, also known as "Wally", began life in Chicago, Illinois, on May 14, 1929. He died peacefully on January 9, 2023, one hundred miles away in Muskegon, Michigan, facing west across Lake Michigan toward the place of his birth. In between...

Marjorie Rudnick

Marjorie Rudnick

Jan 9, 2023

Marjorie Grace (Gilbert) Rudnick, 84, joined our Lord in Heaven on January 9, 2023, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 30, 1938, in Elbridge Township, the daughter of Lester and Lulu (Monroe) Gilbert

Marjorie ran day care out of her home in Norton Shores for over 20 years, while occasionally...

Diane Faye Kroll

Diane Faye Kroll

Jan 8, 2023

Diane Faye Kroll, 75, of Montague, passed away January 8, 2023. She was born August 29, 1947.

Diane graduated from Whitehall Public Schools and worked at Lakeshore Community Hospital from 1964-1988 as a nurse's aide and surgical technician. In addition, Diane provided private duty home care, and also cleaned houses, cottages, and doctors' offices – including offices...

Valeria Elsie Ance

Valeria Elsie Ance

Jan 8, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Valeria "Val" Ance, 82, of Lake Leelanau on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was at the Munson Hospice House with her daughters by her side.  She was born October 9, 1940, in Lapeer County, the daughter of Paul and Doris (Gillies) Friedenstab. Val was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Lori Lynn Granquist

Lori Lynn Granquist

Jan 7, 2023

Lori Lynn Granquist, 48, of Traverse City, died January 7, 2023.  She was born August 9, 1974, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of David and Janet (Haywood) Granquist.

A bright spirit with a love for all things pretty and fun, she dedicated her life to the love of her daughter. Ever trying to better herself and her...

Elsie Mae Larcom

Elsie Mae Larcom

Jan 7, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Elsie Mae Larcom announces her passing, at age 97 on January 7, 2023.  Elsie was born in Kingsley on July 17, 1925 to Pearl and Orville Riley.   Elsie married the love of her life Everett Larcom on December 23, 1948 and they shared 56 years of marriage before he passed...

Gary L. Nicholson

Gary L. Nicholson

Jan 6, 2023

Gary L. Nicholson, 75, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023. Gary was an attorney for 44 years and enjoyed the practice of law immensely.

Gary was Pentwater Village Attorney for several decades. He loved to sail, travel the world, baseball, history, his community, church, and was the best story teller ever. His love of...

Donald George Foster

Donald George Foster

Jan 6, 2023

Donald G. Foster, loving son, brother, husband, brother-in-law, uncle, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died January 6, 2023. Don was born in Hart, to Maurice "Bud" and Jeanne Foster, on September 1, 1937. A life-long resident of Oceana County, Don grew up in Mears on the family farm with his younger siblings, Ron and Marsha. He married the love of...

Joseph Adrian Vanden Heuvel

Joseph Adrian Vanden Heuvel

Jan 6, 2023

Joseph Adrian Vanden Heuvel, 101, of Hart, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home. Joe was born October 7, 1921, in a log home in Crystal Township, the son of John and Nina (Oomen) Vanden Heuvel, who were immigrants from Belgium and The Netherlands.

Joe married his neighbor, Theda Mae Cummins, July 24, 1948, at...

Thomas Raymond Mccumber Ii

Thomas Raymond Mccumber Ii

Jan 5, 2023

Thomas Raymond McCumber, II, 47, of Ludington, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  He was born September 21, 1975, in Traverse City.

Tom was a truck driver for several years as well as a maintenance man and breakfast cook at Whiskey Creek.  In his spare time, Tom enjoyed woodworking, deer hunting,...

Richard "Dick" Joseph Bectel

Richard "Dick" Joseph Bectel

Jan 3, 2023

Richard "Dick" Joseph Bectel, 84, of Holton, formally of Walkerville and Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 30, 1938, in Muskegon, the son of Wallace and Mildred (Quinn) Bectel. He was married to the love of his life of 58 years, Geraldine "Gerry" (Shafer)...

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