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Kobi Alectra Headrick-Hanna

Kobi Alectra Headrick-Hanna

May 14, 2023

Kobi Alectra Headrick-Hanna, 23, of Grover Beach, California, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2023, in Mears, Michigan. She was born July 30, 1999, in Santa Maria, California, the daughter of Audra Headrick-Hanna and the late Michael Hanna.

Kobi is survived by: her mother, Audra Headrick-Hanna; brother, Aryton James Headrick, 28 yrs old, of Grover Beach, CA;...

George Peter Sadler

George Peter Sadler

May 13, 2023

George Peter Sadler, 65, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was born October 1, 1957, in Ludington, the son of George "Buffy" and Marcia Sadler.

George grew up in the Ludington and Scottville area, and was a graduate of Mason County Central High School, class of 1975. He moved...

Paul Richard Macdonald

Paul Richard Macdonald

May 13, 2023

Paul Richard MacDonald, 72, of Pentwater, passed away suddenly May 13, 2023. Paul was born in Grand Rapids, on July 30, 1950, the son of Russell and Jane MacDonald.

Paul worked for the Zondervan Christian Publishing offices and retired after thirty years of service. He enjoyed serving the Pentwater community, and was always willing to...

Kent Silsby Reynolds

Kent Silsby Reynolds

May 13, 2023

Kent Silsby Reynolds of Rapids City, Michigan, died May 13, 2023, at the age of 80 with Mary Ann by his side.

Kent was born on April 19, 1943, to Raymond and Marion (Brown) Reynolds in Worchester, Massachusetts. He married Mary Ann Dehlin in Gladstone on May 1, 1965. After graduating from Wayne Memorial High...

Shirley Jean Mccauley

Shirley Jean Mccauley

May 12, 2023

Shirley Jean Walker McCauley, 93, of Comstock Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023. She will be remembered as a kind and loving wife, mother, and friend who found humor and joy in every day. She loved to sing, dance, and share funny stories of growing up in Detroit with...

Terry Lee Card

Terry Lee Card

May 11, 2023

Terry Lee Card, 75, of Lake Ann, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

Terry was the loved husband of Joyce Card.  He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or humane...

James "Jim" Gillan

James "Jim" Gillan

May 9, 2023

James "Jim" Gillan, passed away peacefully May 09, 2023. He was born April 16, 1960, to Dr. B. Wayne and Gloria (Yukel) Gillan.

Jim graduated from Montague High School. Within his time at Montague, Jim was a twelve sport athlete, participating in football, basketball, and baseball. After his time in high school, Jim spent a year at...

Mary Louise Sherlock

Mary Louise Sherlock

May 8, 2023

Mary Louise Sherlock passed away peacefully in her Ludington home on May 8, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 83.

Mary was born in Ludington, Michigan on November 28, 1939, to the late Alvin and Arvida (Anderson) Garcia. A graduate of the class of 1957 of Ludington High School, Mary married...

Ronald John Chapel

Ronald John Chapel

May 6, 2023

Ronald "Ron" John Chapel, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. He was born June 15, 1943, in Muskegon, the son of the late Harvey H. and Helen A. (Beluzar) Chapel. He was a graduate of Muskegon Catholic Central High School, Class of 1960, and married his wife...

Robert Bruce Veltman

Robert Bruce Veltman

May 4, 2023

Robert Bruce Veltman, of Hart, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his residence. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Robert enlisted in the Navy, serving as a medic with multiple branches of the military wherever he was needed. Bob was an educator for over 30 years, a former Lake Michigan charter fishing captain, but will be most remembered as...

Frances Jane Schaub

Frances Jane Schaub

May 2, 2023

Frances Jane Schaub, 81, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at home. She was born October 18, 1941, in Montcalm County, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Humphrey) Yoder Sr.

Fran worked alongside her husband, Gary, at their family business, C-Land Excavating. She later stayed home working on the farm and taking care of...

Marta Diane Six

Marta Diane Six

Apr 29, 2023

Marta Diane Six, 67, passed away April 29, 2023, at her home in Mears. Marta was born January 6, 1956, the daughter of Phillip and Marilyn Kullman.

Marta is survived by: her son, James Kullman; step-children, Susie (Leman) Bevins and Jim (Beverly) Six; granddaughter, Mikayla Kullman; and step-grandchildren, Lucas, Logan, Haily, and Gracie.

Michael "Mike" Koeller

Michael "Mike" Koeller

Apr 28, 2023

Michael "Mike" Koeller, 54, of Ludington, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus.  He was born September 23, 1968.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Betty Joan Stroup

Betty Joan Stroup

Apr 27, 2023

Betty Joan Stroup, 93, of Irons, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 10, 1930, in Ligonier, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Wava (Snyder) Rodgers.

Betty enjoyed painting, reading mystery novels, searching for agates in Lake Superior and solving jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed playing...

Thomas Eugene Eilar

Thomas Eugene Eilar

Apr 24, 2023

Thomas Eugene Eilar, 74, of Whitehall, in the presence of his family, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 24, 2023. He was born in Stanton, Michigan on December 11, 1948, the son of Wayne and Marjorie Eilar. On April 20 th , 1968, Thomas married Mary Hancock, his High School sweetheart, and they...

Mark Jay Evans

Mark Jay Evans

Apr 24, 2023

A romantic heart and a brilliant mind for science and history, Mark Evans was the whole package. Born in Flint, Michigan, in 1952, Mark was an accomplished track star at Fenton High School and went on to Kalamazoo College to pursue his passion for science and research. He later earned a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology...

Dianna Paulette Halverson

Dianna Paulette Halverson

Apr 24, 2023

Dianna Paulette (Snyder) Halverson, 73, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away April 24, 2023. She was born March 28, 1950 in Hart, Michigan, to Ralph L.I. Snyder and Marjorie Roberta (Bromley) Snyder. She was one of 5 siblings that included 3 sisters, and one brother, Gary Snyder, who died as a baby before Dianna was born, but left a...

Debra Sue Lindenau

Debra Sue Lindenau

Apr 21, 2023

Debra "Debbie" Sue Lindenau, 62, of Ludington, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born April 4, 1961, in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton.

Debbie graduated from Scottville High School in the Class of 1979. During her teenage years Debbie worked at A&W,...

Barbara "Barb" L. Mckenna

Barbara "Barb" L. Mckenna

Apr 21, 2023

Barbara (Barb) L. (Wolcott) McKenna, 91, of Interlochen, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born March 23, 1932, in Saginaw, Michigan to Edward O. Wolcott and Ethel M. (Lorts) Wolcott.

Barb spent a good part of her formative years in Manchester, Iowa, before returning...

Suzanna "Sue" Safford Lein

Suzanna "Sue" Safford Lein

Apr 20, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, and friend, Suzanna Safford Lein, 84, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Meadow Brook after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Sue was born March 6, 1939 in El Cajon, Calif. to her parents, Capt. Harry L. and Ruth Safford, who preceded her in death. After...

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