Lester Eugene Hammond
Oct 19, 2022
Lester Eugene Hammond, 70, of Whitehall, passed away on October 19th, 2022, after a long journey with illness, surrounded by his family. He was born January 3, 1952, the son of Lester and June (Blanshan) Hammond.
Lester married Paula Walters and they spent 45 years together. The love they shared together was special and they made great...
Kenneth Lee Strahl
Oct 17, 2022
Kenneth "Lee" Strahl went home to be with his Lord and Savior, in Heaven, on Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1946, in Shelby, the son of Kenneth and Dorothy Strahl.
Kenneth married Katherine Babcock on January 27, 1979, and spent nearly 43 loving years together.
He was a 1964 graduate...
George Powell Cagney Iii
Oct 17, 2022
George Powell Cagney III, age 70, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois.
George is survived by his best friend and forever partner, Lisa (Burel). They married in 1987 and since then have loved hosting gatherings, raising their family, camping, Lake Michigan therapy sessions, and dances...
James Henry Casteel
Oct 16, 2022
James Henry Casteel, 81, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, October 16, 2022. He was born January 19, 1941, in Durand, Michigan, the son of Jay and Virginia (Cline) Casteel.
Jim spent most of his life in construction, building things from roads throughout Michigan, to power plants around the United States. The travel gave him,...
Christopher Lee Davis
Oct 14, 2022
Christopher Lee Davis, 39, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly at home Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born June 25, 1983, in Oceanside, California, and later moved to Ludington in 1993.
Chris graduated from Ludington High School, and for the past six years was employed as a cook at Applebee's in Ludington.
Chris was a...
Rita Anne Moss
Oct 13, 2022
Mrs. Rita Anne Moss, 79, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2022, with her loving family at her side. She was born January 21, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of John and Marjorie (Hartman) Beeton.
Cremation has taken place, a private graveside service will be held at a later date.
A full obituary...
Ellen Ruth Thomas
Oct 13, 2022
Ellen Ruth Thomas, 92, of Montague, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of George and Dorothy Walkem.
Ellen married Billie Thomas on December 21, 1948, and they spent 52 years together
Ellen enjoyed birdwatching, writing, traveling to record shows, jazz festivals, golfing, and...
Beverly Ann Wagner
Oct 13, 2022
Beverly Ann Wagner, 78, of Traverse City, Michigan, was welcomed into heaven in the early morning of October 13, 2022. She was born on June 25, 1944, the daughter of Louis and Elsie (Franks) Otto.
Beverly lived a life of love for her family and her God. Together with the love of her life, and husband of...
Jacqueline Kristy Nelson
Oct 13, 2022
Jacqueline Kristy Nelson (nee Larson), 88, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on July 2, 1934, the daughter of Phillip and Ellen Larson (nee Butler).
Jaqueline married Roger Nelson on November 2, 1963, and they spent 46 years together.
Jacqueline enjoyed gardening, reading, china painting, and had an avid and...
Mary Alice Vogt
Oct 11, 2022
Mary Alice Vogt, 96, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
Known as 'Mary Alice' or M.A. in her youth, she attended the University of Nebraska continuing with a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison; where she met her husband, Vernon Carroll Vogt, Sr. Teaching was always Mary Alice's calling, first as a French and Spanish...
Julie Hickerson
Oct 11, 2022
Julie Ann Yanosky Hickerson ( Lexi Green) 54 of Grawn passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Tuesday October 11.2022. She was born July 4 ,1968 In Dexter Mi the daughter of Joseph and Joyce (Trumbull) Yanosky.
Julie attended Traverse City Central high school. After high school Julie was a nurse's aide for...
Norman Charles Dwyer
Oct 9, 2022
Norman Charles Dwyer, 83, of Ludington, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Grand Rapids. He was born January 29, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Ethel (Glaum) Dwyer.
After graduating from Ludington High School in 1957, Norman worked as a carpenter until serving in...
Jere Alan Graham
Oct 9, 2022
Jere Alan Graham, 73, of Traverse City, died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Medilodge of Traverse City. He was born January 24, 1949, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the son of Chester Arthur and Viola Jo Graham.
Jere grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and graduated from high school in Muskegon, Michigan. He then attended school in West Branch,...
Aleah Oneal Cross
Oct 9, 2022
Aleah Oneal Cross, 27, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022. She was born February 16, 1995, the daughter of William and Priscilla Cross.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, MI 49461.
Beacon Cremation &...
Anthony Wayne Smith
Oct 9, 2022
Anthony Wayne Smith, 67, of Scottville, died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Medilodge of Ludington.
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
Frank Joseph Ruggero
Oct 8, 2022
Frank Joseph Ruggero was born on March 3,1950, in Detroit, Michigan. He attended St Leonard Catholic School, where he first met his future wife, Margaret. He graduated from the all-male Catholic Notre Dame High School, while Margaret attended the all-female Catholic Regina High School next door. She began to get a ride to school from a friend of Frank's...
Jared Theodore Greiner
Oct 8, 2022
Saturday October 8, 2022 our beloved Jared Theodore Greiner -son, brother, father and friend unexpectedly left this earthly world, to join his family on the other side; where he can strum, rumble and roll in the heavenly skies with sounds of thunder.
Jared grew up in Weare Township, Oceana County, Michigan, where he attended Pentwater Public School....
Raad Marouki Roumaya
Oct 5, 2022
Raad Marouki Roumaya, 71, of Oscoda, died Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at home.
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.
Dolores Marie Anderson
Oct 3, 2022
Dolores Marie Anderson, 91, of Grawn, died Monday, October 3, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born January 2, 1931, in Pontiac, the daughter of Floyd and Isla (Weaver) Morgan.
Dolores was an LPN and a graduate of Northwestern Michigan College's first graduating class. She enjoyed crafting and was an avid knitter, crocheter, and...
Patricia Ann O'Neill
Oct 2, 2022
Patricia Ann O'Neill, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan, entered into her eternal life on October 2, 2022, at 6:57 AM with family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1937, to the late Waldo R. and Ruth E. Bair in Morenci, Michigan.
Upon graduation from Morenci High School in 1955, she attended three years at...
