Kenneth Lee McCarthy
May 29, 2026
Kenneth Lee McCarthy, age 68, of Ludington, passed away May 29, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born February 10, 1958, in Ludington, the son of David and Elizabeth (Apple) McCarthy.
Ken was very loyal and generous to those he loved and called friends and he made friends wherever he went. He loved a good adventure, whether traveling on Route...
Michael Dean Block
May 28, 2026
Michael "Mike" Zwiers-Block passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1957, the son of Harry Jr. and Phyllis (Cook) Block.
Mike graduated from Montague High School in 1975. Following high school, he attended business school, earning a degree in business. He began his professional career at North Labs before later joining Tower Laboratories in Montague, where...
Herbert Woodrow Sibley
May 28, 2026
Herbert Woodrow Sibley, 87, of Scottville, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at home. He was born December 27, 1938, in Muskegon, the son of Kenneth and Mary (Irvelina) Sibley.
On March 19, 1960, Herb married the former Nancy Cartwright and they spent 66 wonderful years together. Herb worked as a union carpenter for Local 100 Carpenter’s Union, and was also...
Ronald Dee Robbins
May 28, 2026
Ronald Dee Robbins, Sr., 82, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly May 28, 2026, while fishing on Hart Lake.
He was born Nov. 7, 1943, to Ernest and Rita Robbins of Hart and attended Hart High School. Ron worked numerous jobs throughout his life, including as a heavy equipment construction operator, at Continental Motors and as a maintenance supervisor at Gray and...
Kolten Lee Bolles
May 27, 2026
Kolten Lee Bolles, aged 28, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply.
Kolten was born June 3, 1997, in Muskegon. He was raised and lived in Hesperia until his death.
Kolten was a devoted father, beloved son, cherished brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and loyal friend to many. Above all else, he treasured...
Phyllis Joyce Brubaker
May 27, 2026
Phyllis Joyce Brubaker, 97, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home. She was born June 25, 1928, in Owosso, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Glick) Good.
Phyllis attended Central Michigan University, earning her teaching degree. She went on to teach 3rd grade at Orchard View Schools for over 25 years. Phyllis spent a...
Shirley Yvonne Ford
May 27, 2026
Shirley Yvonne Ford, 97, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 11, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Charles and Arlie (Stewart) Wilson.
Shirley graduated from Muskegon High School, and following graduation began employment as a phone operator for the Bell Telephone Company. Shirley married the love of her...
Dianna Louise Brumer
May 25, 2026
Dianna Louise Brumer was welcomed with open arms by our Lord and Savior on May 25, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her children, their spouses, her twin sister, and her husband.
Dianna was born at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital the morning of April 20, 1947, a daughter to Kenneth and Frances Weinzapfel.
Dianna will be fondly remembered for her unwavering dedication...
Steven E. Fischer
May 25, 2026
Steven Ernest Fischer, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2026.
Steve was born in Bay City, Michigan, and grew up in Unionville, Michigan graduating from Unionville Sebewaing Area High School. Growing up on the farm with his family was the beginning of his love for mechanical work. Steve went on to graduate from Ohio Diesel Technical Institute and worked...
Robert Leon Raymond
May 22, 2026
Bob Raymond was an amazing husband, father, brother, grandfather (“Papa”), and friend whose calm spirit and kind heart touched everyone who knew him. He lived with deep gratitude, compassion, curiosity, and an appreciation for the beauty in everyday life.
Before retirement, Bob worked as a Computer Repair Technician at Grand Valley State University, where fate would eventually lead him to the...
Rev. Kenneth H Lein
May 22, 2026
Rev. Kenneth H. Lein
1938 - 2026
Rev. Kenneth H. Lein, 87, of Kewadin, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Meadow Brook Nursing Facility in Bellaire.
Ken was born in Milwaukee on July 30, 1938 to Harold and Lucille Lein. He graduated with honors from Rufus King High School in 1956, furthering his studies at Wartburg College in Iowa and...
Jo Ann Simon
May 21, 2026
Jo Ann Simon, 90, of Hart, MI, passed away on May 21, 2026, after a long illness. She was born August 7, 1935, in Kennett, Missouri, and moved to Michigan in the early 1950's.
Jo Ann attended Muskegon St. Joseph High School and went on to live a life centered on faith, family, and love. Jo Ann was a devoted wife,...
Ernest Jay Larson
May 21, 2026
Ernest Jay Larson Sr., of Montague, passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born on June 8, 1955, in Shelby, Michigan, Ernest was the son of Walter and Katie (Sealy) Larson. He spent his life pursuing knowledge, nurturing his interests, and caring deeply for his family. In 1976, he married the "girl next door," Andrea Harwood, beginning...
Karl Anthony Wayman
May 21, 2026
Karl Anthony Wayman, 46, of Holland, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 21, 2026 in Holland. He was born January 2, 1980 in Shelby.
Karl worked for the McDonald’s Corporation since he was seventeen years old, managing locations across the United States. In his spare time he enjoyed his cars, hotrods and collecting Hot Wheels and McDonald’s memorabilia.
Karl is survived by: his parents,...
James Vaandering
May 20, 2026
James “Jim” Vaandering, a businessman, devoted family patriarch and proud first-generation American whose life was defined by hard work and deep loyalty to loved ones, died peacefully at home Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in North Muskegon. He was 92 and surrounded by people who loved him dearly.
Born Jan. 30, 1934, in Muskegon, Jim was the son of Cornelius and Lena...
Jerry DWayne Mead
May 20, 2026
Jerry DWayne Mead, 74, of Pentwater, died Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Trinity Health Muskegon Campus. He was born May 25, 1951, in Hart, the son of James and Henrietta (Dunn) Mead.
Jerry was employed at Howmet for almost 40 years. In his spare time, he loved fishing, hunting, riding dirt bikes, fixing things and playing euchre with his friends. Jerry...
Edward Earl Larsen
May 19, 2026
Edward Earl Larsen, 84, of Scottville, died early in the morning on Wednesday, May 19, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Ludington Seventh-day Adventist Church, 303 N. Lavinia Street, Ludington, 49431. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time of services at the...
Glen Andrew Hutchinson
May 19, 2026
Glen Andrew Hutchinson, 68, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7 PM, Sunday, June 5, 2026, at Kilkenny's Irish Pub, 400 W Front Street Traverse City Michigan 49684.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Niki Raye Beckord
May 17, 2026
Niki Raye Beckord, 71, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born March 29, 1955, in Jackson, the daughter of Raymond and Betty Elaine (Williamson) Beckord. Niki was a 1973 graduate of Western High School.
Niki was a dedicated Hearing Aid Specialist and co-owner of Beckord’s Hearing Aid Center alongside her mother, Betty Beckord. She later sold the...
Vernon Leroy Duff
May 17, 2026
Vernon Leroy Duff, 95, of Buckley, died Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Traverse City. He was born June 21, 1930, in Buckley, the son of Roland and Clara (Newton) Duff.
Vernon grew up in Buckley, Michigan, graduating from Buckley School in 1948, where he was Class Vice President. One of his first jobs was...
