Joel Gregory Beals
Feb 19, 2023
Joel Gregory Beals Sr., 65, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, Michigan 49461.
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Jack Allen Tate
Feb 19, 2023
Jack Allen Tate, 81, of Hart, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 19, 2023. He was born February 14, 1942, in Hart, to Donald and Alice Tate.
Jack was a graduate of Hart High School with the class of 1960. After high school, Jack joined the U.S. Navy Seabees, from 1960 to 1964. Jack worked 30 years for...
James William Hughes
Feb 17, 2023
James "Jim" William Hughes, 83, of Hart, MI, formally of Rothbury, passed away at the Oceana County Medical Care, February 17, 2023. Jim was born to James and Bessie (Johnstone) Hughes, in Bath, Michigan, on October 31, 1940.
Jim was a graduate of Shelby Public school, and he served his country in the United States Airforce from...
Elizabeth Anne Zygmuntowski
Feb 17, 2023
Elizabeth Anne (Betty) (DeSantis) Zygmuntowski, 80, of Twin Lake, MI passed away February 17, 2023. She was born January 22, 1943, in Bedford, Ohio, to Fernando and Ida DeSantis.
Betty was a 1961 graduate of Maple Heights High School, in Maple Heights, Ohio. She held two long careers with Motorola and TMS Health.
Betty was...
Joel Case Howe
Feb 17, 2023
Joel C. Howe, 61 of Honor, died Friday, February 17, 2023 at Munson Medical Center.
Friends may call Friday, February 24th from 4-5 at Beacon Cremation and Funeral Service, Covell- Traverse City Chapel, 511 S. Garfield Ave., Traverse City, with a Celebration of Life service beginning at 5 PM.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-...
William John Hockett
Feb 17, 2023
William "Bill" John Hockett, 77, passed away peacefully with his siblings by his side on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the Paul Oliver Long Term Care Facility in Frankfort, Michigan.
Bill was born December 12, 1945, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Alfred and Pearl Hockett. In 1969 the family moved to Frankfort where he lived the rest...
Julie Ann Wadel
Feb 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Julie Ann (Kokx) Wadel announces her unexpected passing on February 15, 2023, at the age of 64. Julie was born September 6, 1958, in Hart, the daughter of Hubert and Ruth (Alvesteffer) Kokx. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend. She was kind...
Mark Douglas Nisbet
Feb 15, 2023
Beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Mark D. Nisbet, of St. Joseph, Michigan, died on February 15, 2023, after an extended illness. Mark will always be loved, cherished, and remembered for his kindness, devotion to family, humble nature, and his endless capacity for love.
Mark was born on January 10, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Norma...
S. Dale Lathers
Feb 14, 2023
S. Dale Lathers celebrated his 84th birthday on February 11, 2023, and passed on Feb.14, 2023, with his wife, Jan, holding his hands. Dale was the 7th child and 5th son born to Swift and Celia (Spooner) Lathers of Mears.
In the summers of 1958-1965, Dale earned money for college by driving dune buggies for his brother...
Deanna Leone Shook
Feb 12, 2023
Deanna Leone Shook, 40, of Twin Lake, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born July 4, 1982, the daughter of Randall Shook and Michelle Anderson.
Deanna had a bright and shining soul and an infectious smile. She was known for her bangs which she always had since she was young. She loved her children and ...
Donald Roger Maylone
Feb 11, 2023
Donald Roger Maylone, "Gramps", age 97 , former resident of Williamsburg, MI, died at the Michigan Veteran Homes in Chesterfield Twp., MI, peacefully on February 11 th .
Don was born on February 4, 1926, to Willis and Sophie Maylone in Minnesota. He proudly served his country in WWII with the infantry, 13 th Armored Division "Black...
John Robert Fletcher
Feb 11, 2023
John Robert Fletcher, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home. He was born December 7, 1944, in Muskegon, the son of John B. and Ruth (McCaleb) Fletcher.
​         John graduated from Hart High School. He then went into the Army where he served in Korea during Vietnam. Afterwards John went to...
Gregg Irving Shaw
Feb 11, 2023
Gregg Irving Shaw, 72, a lifelong resident of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in Gregg's memory, to The Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence- Harbor Hospice, 2065 E Mt Garfield Rd, Muskegon,...
Marjorie Mae Tabor
Feb 10, 2023
Marjorie Tabor, of Montague, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, during her 100th year of life. Â She was born July 11, 1922, in Pierceton, Indiana.
Marge, as she was known by her family, married Carrol "Tuffy" Tabor in 1941, he preceded her in death in 2013, after 72 years of marriage.
For many years, Marge...
James Lester Cousino
Feb 9, 2023
James Lester Cousino, 87, formerly of Montague, claimed his eternal reward on February 9, 2023, in Scottsdale, AZ. Jim's cause of death was heart failure following two heart attacks.
Jim was born at the family home at 209 Garfield Ave., Bay City, MI on October 30, 1935, son of John and Irene (Stender) Cousino. John worked as...
Bernard Lamarr Weidner
Feb 9, 2023
Bernard Lamarr Weidner, 96, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born November 14, 1926, the son of Bernard E. and Naomi Weidner.
Bernard retired from the City of Muskegon as an inspector. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, flying small planes, and walking his dog, Tex.
Bernard is survived by: his three...
Mark Lawrence Mckelley
Feb 9, 2023
Mark McKelley, 73, of Silver Lake/Mears, died peacefully in his home February 9, 2023, from an extended illness. Mark was born February 19, 1949, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Lawrence and MaryAnn (Richey) McKelley.
Mark was employed by the Department of Health and Human Services in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he met his wife, Toni. Mark and...
Catherine "Katie" Marie Naghtin
Feb 8, 2023
Catherine (Katie) Naghtin passed peacefully on February 8, 2023. Katie was born to Carl and Edna Schoenberg, in Hart, Michigan, on July 11, 1934. She married Paul Naghtin on October 9, 1954.
Katie was a member of the White Lake United Methodist Church where she taught 3rd and 4th grade Sunday school for many years. She also...
Ret. Ltc Michael Ross Schaub, Md.
Feb 8, 2023
Ret. LTC Michael Ross Schaub, MD, 64, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his home. He was born February 21, 1958, in Rantoul, Illinois, the son of Ret. Lieutenant Colonel Theodore and Marilyn (Meister) Schaub.
Mike was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, ending his service as Lieutenant Colonel. He was a 1980...
Gregory Lee Purple Sr.
Feb 8, 2023
Gregory Lee Purple Sr., 62, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, after a short, but courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born December 29, 1960, to Robert and Loreen (Morrison) Purple, in Manistique, Michigan. He was raised in Mason County, graduating from Mason County Eastern High School in 1980.
Greg's...
