Violet May Mcninch
Jun 1, 2023
Violet M McNinch, 98, of Interlochen, passed away peacefully June 1, 2023, at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, November 27, 1924, to Ernest and Elizabeth (Fletcher) Hastings where she lived her childhood years.
On a family camping trip, she met her soon-to-be husband, LeeRoy R McNinch. They were...
Clinton "Clint" George Kane
May 31, 2023
Clint Kane (May 25, 1978 – May 31, 2023)
Clinton George Kane, 45, passed away on May 31, 2023. Clint grew up and started a beautiful family in Traverse City, Michigan. Clint enjoyed taking his daughters boating and swimming on East Bay, laughing often with his wife, and spending his free time passionately diving into new hobbies....
Philip J. Bailey Sr.
May 31, 2023
Philip J. Bailey Sr., age 87, of Ionia, MI, formerly of Ludington, MI, passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1935, in Ludington, MI, the son of Perry and Myrtle (Summers) Bailey.
Philip married Catherine P. Ball on June 25, 1960. Together they enjoyed puzzles and a pot of black coffee every morning....
Reyna Isabel Guijarro
May 28, 2023
Reyna Isabel Guijarro, 59, of Hart, peacefully passed away May 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Isabel was born July 8, 1963, the daughter of Bartolo Guijarro and Teodosia Gallegos.
Isabel is survived by: her husband, Telesforo Vazquez; her sons, Manuel Vazquez, Jose (Melissa) Vazquez, and Edgar (Jessica) Vazquez; and her grandchildren.
In accordance...
Roberta "Becky" Mae Smith
May 28, 2023
Roberta "Becky" Mae Smith, 66, of Mesick passed away on May 28,2023 at Munson Medical Center.
Becky was born Nov. 5, 1956, in Pontiac, MI the daughter of William and Donna (Petsch) Fredrick.
She was a loving wife, mother of two and beloved grandma and great grandma. Â Becky, who was a warrior, was also a...
Anna Mae Smith
May 27, 2023
Anna Mae Smith, 93, of Buckley, died Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Culver Meadows Senior Living in Traverse City, just one day shy of her 94th birthday --- an age no one in her family had reached. Â She was born May 28, 1929, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Julius and Mabel (Miesch) Schichtel.
Anna Mae spent...
Frederic Gerald Cisler
May 26, 2023
Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater passed away peacefully May 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Â He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Gerald and Elaine Cisler.
Fred proudly served his country with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Â During that time, he was exposed to Agent Orange and later developed Parkinson's disease and dementia....
Harry Michael Szostakowski
May 25, 2023
Harry Michael Szostakowski, 69, of Mesick, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, surrounded by his four daughters. Â He was born May 21, 1954, in South Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harry Joseph and Dorothy (Borucki) Szostakowski.
Harry attended Saint Peter & Paul Elementary School and Fenger Middle School. Â When he was...
Ruth Ann Walker
May 24, 2023
Ruth Ann (Wright) Walker, age 70, of Grand Rapids, passed away at Corewell Spectrum Butterworth, with her children by her side, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Â She was born March 11, 1953, in Shelby, to the late Harry and Audrey (Wolcott) Wright of Hesperia. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Hesperia until poor health brought her to Grand Rapids....
Martin "Marty" D. Tucker
May 21, 2023
Martin "Marty" D. Tucker, 70, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at his home Sunday, May 21, 2023. Â He was born August 28, 1952, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Charles and Olive Tucker.
Marty graduated from Mason County Central in the Class of 1970. Â Following high school, Marty served in the US Navy. Â Afterwards he worked...
Debra Kay Finholm
May 19, 2023
Debra Kay Finholm, 68, of Ludington, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Â She was born October 11, 1954, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Marian (Beaver) Zacek.
Debra graduated from Southside High School in Bee Branch, Arkansas. She attended cosmetology school in Conway, Arkansas, graduating in 1973.
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Donna Jean Emerson
May 17, 2023
Donna Jean Emerson (97) went to her final resting home to join her husband, Ferris MacAdoo Emerson, her son, Bruce (Mike) Emerson, her daughter, Kelley Berdinka, and her life time friend, Gerald (Jerry) Everett. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends, especially her surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you for all your support. There will...
Jeffrey Alan Carlson
May 17, 2023
Jeffrey Alan Carlson, 63, of Ludington, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at his home. Â He was born July 8, 1959, in Ludington, the son of Richard and Yvonne (Rubleski) Carlson.
Jeff served in the First Infantry Division of the US Army from 1980-1988. Â In his spare time, Jeff enjoyed studying genealogy, cartography, coin collecting, listening to music,...
Daniel "Tink" Gene Lilleberg Jr.
May 16, 2023
Daniel "Tink" Gene Lilleberg Jr., 62, of Custer, passed away unexpectedly at home, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Â He was born April 12, 1961, in Ludington, the son of Daniel and Patricia (Cole) Lilleberg.
Daniel worked on a seismograph crew in the oil fields for many years. Â He then went to work for Cole Bros. Well Drilling, and...
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,...
