Obituary Listing

Mar 6, 2023

Mary Lane Roth, 69, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born November 19, 1953, the daughter of William and Margaret (Pyatt) Hiner.

Mary is survived by: her sons, Scott Corliss of St. Augustine, Florida, and Eric Corliss of Grand Rapids; grandson, Bryant Corliss of Hastings, Florida; brothers, Mike Hiner of North Muskegon, Tim...

Mar 6, 2023

Sherry Lee Rister, 76, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born June 23, 1946, in Ludington, daughter of the late James and Jane Rister.

Sherry proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1964 to 1969. After she served her country, she became a LPN and worked in the eastern part...

Mar 5, 2023

Donna Jean Anita Hodges, 86, passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2023, following a short illness.

Donna Jean Anita Hodges was born to Bethel nee Boundy and Stillman Berry in Illinois on May 19, 1936. Later Bethel and Donna moved to Crystal Valley, Michigan, and Bethel remarried Dale Hasty. Donna had two younger siblings: Karen Hasty and Jan...

Mar 5, 2023

Brent Herschel Kellis, aged 55, of Whitehall, Michigan passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born on December 15, 1967, the son of Herschel and AnnaLou Kellis, of Muskegon.

On August 13, 1988, Brent married Gwyn Morgan and they shared 34 wonderful years together.  In 2005, they moved their family...

Mar 5, 2023

Paulina A. Savage, 89, of Williamsburg, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Munson Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1933, in Yuba, the daughter of Russell and Violet (Sutter) Hughes.

Paulina graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1952 and worked at a bank for two years.  She married Emery Savage upon his return home...

Mar 5, 2023

Robert Joseph Fillips, 81, of Hart, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born March 6, 1941, in Chicago, the son of Stanley and Betty (Pentkowski) Fillips.

Bob proudly served his country, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed various hobbies, including hunting, fishing, cutting firewood, collecting items, and meeting his friends at...

Mar 5, 2023

Hayley Marie Flanery, 26, of Holton, formerly of Hesperia, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 5, 2023. She was born April 5, 1996, in Fremont, the daughter of Scott and Chris (Flanery) Venne.

Hayley was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. Above all, Hayley had a genuine and caring personality, and she loved to take care...

Mar 4, 2023

James Thomas Stempel, 76, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born July 13, 1946, the son of the late Norton and Helen (Hill) Stempel.

James and Sue Bugajski spent many loving years together, 20 of those years were spent married.

James retired from Howmet Aerospace where he worked for 40 years....

Mar 2, 2023

Scott Owen Wheeler, 58, of Williamsburg, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2023, at Munson Medical Center.

He was born July 21, 1964, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Jack and Gloria Jean (Miller) Wheeler.  He graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 1982 where he received the Industrial Arts Award. Like his Grandmother and Mother, he...

Mar 1, 2023

Edward Charles Sherman, Sr., 79, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born July 14, 1943, in Elbridge Township, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Dyer) Sherman.

Edward was a loving husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He proudly served his country in the US Army, and is a...

Feb 28, 2023

Joyce Agnes Spratling, 90, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. She was born August 11, 1932, in Grand Rapids, the only child of Peter and Agnes Jablonski.

After Joyce graduated from Cedarville High School in 1949, she moved back to Grand Rapids. Joyce worked at Michigan National Bank in...

Feb 28, 2023

Sandra Gail Farber, 63, passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2023, at her home, in Ferry Township. She was born July 5, 1959, the daughter of Jack and Barbara (Harig) Dempkey.

Sandy loved her four girls, grandkids, and great-grandson fiercely. Her unconditional love taught them to love with their whole hearts, and to always be there for each...

Feb 27, 2023

David Crockett White passed away February 27, 2023, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Perdido, Alabama, on September 15, 1930.  He graduated class of 1948 from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama.  David was three when his mother died, and he and his siblings went to live with his oldest sister, Amelia.

Feb 25, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to Lila Mae Cater, a shining star that brightened the lives of all who knew her.  Lila, 90, of Ludington passed away quietly on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Corewell Health Hospital of Ludington.

She was born in Manistee on May 31, 1932, to Myrtle (Anderson) &...

Feb 25, 2023

Stanley Joseph Gillish Jr., 79, of Rothbury, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was born April 14, 1943, at home in Shelby, the son of Stanley Sr. and Eva (McClellan) Gillish.

Stan retired after 41 years of employment with Howmet Aerospace, but continued as a consultant in the Titanium industry with Keywell Metals, following his retirement....

Feb 24, 2023

Isabel Moreno passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was very active, vibrant, and had a zest for life. She loved cooking, enjoyed camping, gardening, art fairs, flea markets, spending time with her family, and being in nature.

She is survived by: her daughter, Juanita Krim of Montague; granddaughter, Stephanie (Jason)...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert H. Wagner, 61, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. He was born June 27, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Lorenz) Wagner.

Robert took great pride in his country. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served honorably for four years and achieved the rank of E5...

Feb 21, 2023

Caroline Dorothy Rugenstein age 83, passed away February 21, 2023, at her daughter's home in Fife Lake, Michigan.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred Rugenstein for 48 years. Dear mother of William (Marie), Kathaleen (Sam) Warner and Lily-Ann (David) Gill.  Proud Grandmother of 8.

Per her wishes no services at this time.

Beacon Cremation &...

Feb 21, 2023

Richard Wolf Furstenberg, 84, went to the arms of His Lord and Savior peacefully early Tuesday morning on February 21, 2023, at the Sutter Living Center in Ludington, MI. Richard, known to friends as Dick, was born on October 25, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Norman and Dorothy (Wolf) Furstenberg. Dick was the youngest of his three siblings—his older...

Feb 21, 2023

Eugene "Gene" L. Ferries

Gene Ferries, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his home on Elk Lake, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sonja, and leaves behind his children, daughter, Diane (John) Flatley; sons, Gary (Michelle) Ferries and Paul (Julie) Ferries; grandchildren, Ellen (Paul...