Obituary Listing

Apr 19, 2023

Julia Ann Nickleson, 83, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital. She was born January 27, 1940, in Manistee, the daughter of Harry and Cecelia (Waterman) Nickerson.

Julia worked as an apartment manager for many years where she formed long-lasting relationships with many of her tenants. In her spare...

Apr 17, 2023

Marilyn Irene (Goerres) Curran, 87, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born December 14, 1935, in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Elizabeth (Lerner) Goerres.

Marilyn Goerres and Thomas Curran were married on June 1, 1957, in Chicago, IL. They lived in Illinois until 1969, when they moved to Denver, CO....

Apr 15, 2023

Walker Garrett Baum, 23, of Mears, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born March 20, 2000, in Ludington, the son of Kenneth and Juliann (Middledorf) Baum.

Walker was a graduate of Hart High School, class of 2018. Following high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Walker was stationed out of...

Apr 13, 2023

Willie J. Price, 89, of Harrietta, died Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Traverse City, Michigan.  He was born June 29, 1933, at Varney, Kentucky, the son of William and Hazel (Smith) Price.

Willie was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp (Korean War) and the United States Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman...

Apr 12, 2023

Sandra Jean "Sandi" Rininger, 81, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was born December 9, 1941, in Paw Paw, Michigan, the daughter of Chester "Chet" and Dorothy (Adams) Smith.

Sandi was a small but fierce woman. She spent years doing retail work, but her true calling was being the matriarch of her family. Sandi...

Apr 11, 2023

Elaine A. Warden, 74 of Gaylord, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Traverse City.

A complete obituary will be posted soon.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Apr 10, 2023

Paul Clare Merrifield, 66, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2023, at home. He was born August 16, 1956, in Hart, the son of George and Adamarie (Verschueren) Merrifield.

Paul graduated in the Class of 1974 from Hart High School where he played football.  He then served four years in US Air Force.  After being honorably...

Apr 9, 2023

Cherie Michelle Scott, 73, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 6, 1950, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Nicholas and Viola (Mead) Matzen.

Cherie's faith in Jesus Christ was the most important aspect of her life. She always tried to base her decisions upon...

Apr 9, 2023

Charles "Chuck" McCarthy, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was born March 16, 1936 in Muskegon, to Norman and Nellie McCarthy.

While working at the Brunswick Corporation as a Raw Materials and Quality Control Inspector, he was drafted into the United States Army in January 1959. He was assigned...

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...