Phillip W. Hunt
Nov 20, 2022
Phillip W. Hunt, 97, of Ludington died peacefully Sunday, November 20, 2022, at MediLodge of Ludington. He was born April 2, 1925, in Indiana
Phillip was a hard worker who always provided for his family. Born of modest means in Indiana, he lived his early life in Illinois. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and...
Robert Wallace Craker Sr.
Nov 19, 2022
Robert Wallace Craker Sr., 78, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. He was born January 4, 1944, in Hart, the son of Wallace and Emily (Drabeck) Craker.
Robert is survived by: his wife, Donna Craker; children, Jeannie (Daniel) Miskosky and Robert Craker Jr.; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Cory.
Robert was...
Kathleen Jeanette Ashmore
Nov 18, 2022
Kathleen Jeanette Ashmore (92) of Traverse City, Michigan peacefully went to be with the Lord in her heavenly home on November 18, 2022.
Kathleen was born in Williamsburg, Michigan March 21, 1930 to Earl and Viva (Wiggins) Ashmore. On July 15, 1946 she married John Ashmore, a distant relative from southern Michigan. John and Kathleen...
Janice Liboria Farquhar
Nov 18, 2022
Janice Liboria (Pace) Farquhar, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 18, 2022, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin, August 25, 1939, the daughter of Anthony and Lucille Pace. Â Janice and her family moved to Chicago soon after her birth.
In 1957, Janice met and married...
William John Cooper
Nov 16, 2022
William "Bill" Cooper passed away early morning November 16, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. His family was by his side for the final few days, and with him when he crossed over. Bill was born to Bernice and John Cooper of Riverdale, Illinois. Bill attended Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois, and, after graduating, enlisted in the...
James "Jim" Edwin Kelley
Nov 16, 2022
James "Jim" Edwin Kelley, 73, of Buckley, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born March 12, 1949, in Grant Township, the son of John and Loretta (Weber) Kelley.
Jim worked as a carpenter. In his spare time, he liked to putter and always had projects going in various...
Rosemary Sue Richard
Nov 13, 2022
Rosemary S. Richard, 66 of Kingsley, died Sunday evening in Traverse City, Michigan.
Per her request cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Carla Sue Richards
Nov 11, 2022
Carla Sue Richards, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Ludington, Michigan.
Carla, who went by her middle name Sue was born to Robert and Marion Underhill on September 8, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan. She grew up in Lansing across the street from her grandparent's farm, a time she always...
Joseph Eugene Brink-Burillo
Nov 11, 2022
Joseph Eugene Brink-Burillo, the infant son of Joseph Brink and Renata Burillo-Castro, was born still on November 11, 2022.
Joseph is survived by: his parents; grandparents, Catalina Burillo, Greg Malburg, Sergio Castro, Loretta Lefevre, and Kevin Brink SR; and great-grandparents, Penny Burillo, Ken and Brenda Malburg; and many aunts and uncles.
Joseph was preceded in...
Deborah Elaine Davis
Nov 10, 2022
Deborah Elaine Davis, 66, of Ludington, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 10, 2022.
Deb was born August 2, 1956, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer and Naomi (Ellison) Standifer. The eldest of 4 brothers and sisters, Deb loved hard and had a servant's heart. She lived her life using...
Larry Raymond Wisner
Nov 9, 2022
Larry Raymond Wisner, 79, of Pentwater, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born September 3, 1943, in Lansing, the son of Raymond and Norine Wisner.
Larry served in the US Air Force for four years and was a member of the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post #76 in Ludington.
Larry was a journeyman...
Albert Carl Mitchell
Nov 9, 2022
Albert Carl Mitchell, 93, of Irons, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He was born September 30, 1929, in Buchannan, Michigan the son of John and Esther (Rhoades) Mitchell.
Albert served in the US Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War serving from 1951 to 1953.
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Stacy Lynn Darby
Nov 7, 2022
Stacy Lynn Darby, 61, of Ludington, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at home. She was born October 14, 1961, in Orange, California.
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
Michael Lindgren
Nov 4, 2022
Michael George Lindgren, 74, of Hart, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born May 10, 1948, the son of George and Lorena (Pearson) Lindgren. Michael was a disabled Vietnam Veteran and active in the Hart VFW. He was an avid woodworker and loved hunting in his earlier years. Michael is survived by: his wife, Bridgette; son, Troy Lindgren;...
Irene Smolen
Nov 4, 2022
On Friday, November 4th, 2022, Irene Smolen, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 88. She was born Irene Gierak, on December 13, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, to Catherine and John Gierak.
She graduated from Romulus High School in 1951, as head cheerleader, and went on to work at Ford Motor Company as...
Richard "Dick" Emil Johnson
Nov 4, 2022
Richard "Dick" Emil Johnson, 75, of Elk Rapids, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 4, 2022. He was born on June 27, 1947, in Ishpeming, Michigan. His father Gordon Johnson and mother, Helen (Joyce Lusardi) Sobbry later moved the family to Elk Rapids, Michigan.
Dick honorably served his country in the U.S....
Ethelyn Georgetta Swihart
Nov 3, 2022
Ethelyn Georgetta Swihart, age 94, of Hart passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, November 3, 2022. She was born, in Hart, October 23, 1928, to Lee and Marguerite (Bush) Campbell.
Ethelyn graduated a Hart Pirate in 1947. She was an avid Detroit Tigers and Detroit Pistons fan. She enjoyed reading...
David "Dave" Leroy Newberry
Nov 3, 2022
David "Dave" Leroy Newberry, 87, of Kingsley, died Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Munson Medical Center. He was born October 22, 1935, in Arcadia, the son of Charles and Myrtle (Johnson) Newberry.
Dave was a Jack of all trades at a young age working on the John and Mildred Miller farm. He served in the Army for...
Eugene A. Rollenhagen
Nov 3, 2022
Eugene A. Rollenhagen, 89, of Montague, passed away Thursday, November 03, 2022. He was born on January 22, 1933, in Muskegon, the son of Archie and Agnes (Shavalier) Rollenhagen.
Eugene (Gene) married his wife, Betty, on July 22, 1967, and they spent 44 years together until her death in 2012.
Gene loved his kids, grandkids,...
Wilda "Joy" Cordray
Nov 2, 2022
Wilda "Joy" Cordray passed away, Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the age of 84.
Joy was the daughter of loving and caring parents, David & Jessie (Martin) Moffett, of Ferndale, Michigan. She became a sister, wife, mother, sister-in-law, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, business owner, and friend to many. She has eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and...
