Richard "Rick" R Leitz
Jan 29, 2023
Richard "Rick" Ross Leitz, 74, of Elk Rapids, died Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Rick was born May 15, 1948, in Brighton, the son of Harold and Margaret (Ludwig) Leitz. Rick graduated from Brighton High School, Class of 1966. He then went to Central Michigan University and graduated with a Business Management degree in 1969 and then furthered...
Richard Eugene Sikkenga
Jan 29, 2023
Richard Eugene Sikkenga, 92, of Montague, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1930, the son of Harry and Ella Sikkenga.
On August 30, 1952, he married the love of his life JoAnn Dahl, and they were blessed with 70 wonderful years together.
Richard graduated from Montague High School in...
Robert Novak
Jan 28, 2023
Robert Novak, 87, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. He was born May 13, 1935, in Rockford, the son of the late William and Meryl (Sawyer) Novak.
Robert was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, and then retired after 25 years with IBM. In Robert's spare time, he enjoyed fishing...
Audrey Marjorie Bessey
Jan 22, 2023
Audrey Marjorie Bessey, 92, of Ludington, died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her home. She was born June 1, 1930, in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Ingrid (Tonnesen) Anderson.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of...
Loretta Mae Tipton
Jan 22, 2023
Loretta Mae Tipton, 93, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Ludington Woods Assisted Living Center. She was born January 11, 1930 in Ludington, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Smith) Lange.
Loretta started her career working as a secretary at a law firm in Ludington. She then held several other office positions in the...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
