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Richard "Dick" Emil Johnson

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

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

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

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

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...

Glenna Lee Penney

Glenna Lee Penney

Oct 31, 2022

Glenna Lee Penney, 86, of Traverse City, died Monday, October 31, 2022.

No services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Charles Phillip O'Brien

Charles Phillip O'Brien

Oct 31, 2022

Charles P. O'Brien, 84, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022.  He was born on June 6, 1938, in Lansing, the son of Richard and Lois O'Brien. Charles and Judy Henry married in Charlotte, Michigan, on August 16, 1958, and they spent 64 years building a beautiful life together. Charles enjoyed activities involving his hands including building and repairing. ...

Robert Wayne Creed

Robert Wayne Creed

Oct 31, 2022

Robert Wayne Creed, 58, of Shelby, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022.  He was born March 19, 1964, the son of Jack and Faye (VanBrocklin) Creed.

Bob was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, kayak, and just be outdoors. Bob enjoyed camping every summer at Tippy Dam with family and friends.  He loved his wife,...

Myron G Winters Jr.

Myron G Winters Jr.

Oct 30, 2022

Myron Winters, 62, of Elk Rapids, Michigan passed away with his loving family by his side. He was received into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Myron was born in Traverse City, Michigan on August 2, 1960, to his parents, the late Myron G. Winters Sr. and Joyce Winters. Mike...

Heather Lynn Flannery

Heather Lynn Flannery

Oct 29, 2022

Heather Lynn Flannery, 50, was called to her Heavenly home during the wee hours of Saturday, October 29, 2022, with loved ones by her side. She fought a two-year battle with Ovarian Cancer.

Born June 27, 1972, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Heather is survived by her parents, Patrick J. Flannery (Lake Odessa) and Lynne A. Greening (North...

Loretta "Tootsie" Dora Gebhard

Loretta "Tootsie" Dora Gebhard

Oct 29, 2022

Loretta "Tootsie" Dora Gebhard, 84, of Kingsley, died peacefully at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  She was born February 23, 1938, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of George and Gloria (Ochs) Lewis.

Tootsie is survived by: her children, David Gebhard of Kingsley, Debra Schaub of Traverse City, Wendy (Frank) Reno of Kingsley, and Wayne Gebhard...

Nancy Ann Duede

Nancy Ann Duede

Oct 29, 2022

Nancy A. Duede, age 86, passed away comfortably, in her room at French Manor Terra, on October 29, 2022. She was born on June 13, 1936, to Lewis and Bernice Hinzmann. Nancy grew up on a farm in Ypsilanti, Michigan and graduated from Lincoln High School. For Valentine's Day in 1955, she sent a card to a soldier that she...

Jerome "Jerry" Leland Nickelson Jr.

Jerome "Jerry" Leland Nickelson Jr.

Oct 28, 2022

Jerome Leland Nickelson Jr., 77, of Ludington, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 19, 1945, in Ludington, the son of Jerome and Lorraine (Mack) Nickelson Sr.

Jerry retired in 2005 after 40 years of employment at Great Lakes Castings where he was proud of being an...

Everett Eugene "Gene" Davidson

Everett Eugene "Gene" Davidson

Oct 27, 2022

Everett Eugene "Gene" Davidson, 94, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully October 27, 2022. He was born December 24, 1927, the son of Harrison and Adrianna Davidson.

Gene was an admirable servant to the Pentwater and Holland communities. He led an adventurous life, leaving a legacy for all to admire, with the hope that our future generations will...

Robert John Oomen

Robert John Oomen

Oct 27, 2022

Robert "Bob" John Oomen, 68, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly October 27, 2022. He was born January 22¸1954, the son of Lawrence and Coral (Feister) Oomen.

Bob grew up in Crystal Valley and was a lifelong resident of Hart. He was the fourth of five children and was the youngest for a while, before getting to be...

Gary Neal Beardslee

Gary Neal Beardslee

Oct 24, 2022

Gary Neal Beardslee, 63, of Hart, Michigan, went home be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at his home. He was born in Flint on February 15, 1959, the son of Delmar and Carrie (Chesnut) Beardslee. Gary was the 7th of 8 children. He loved to get in conversations about the Bible and always had endless...

Richard Marth

Richard Marth

Oct 23, 2022

Richard Marth, 82, of Ludington, Michigan passed away October 23, 2022. He was born in Detroit September 24, 1940, the son of Joe and Mary Marth.

Richard served in the army following his attendance at Lincoln Park High School. Afterwards, he worked at Ford Motor company, dedicating 30 years of his life as a machine repairman in...

Carol Lynn Roberts

Carol Lynn Roberts

Oct 23, 2022

Carol Lynn Roberts, 80, of Montague, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born October 30, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of Adolph and Eleanor (Phillips) Roberts.

Carol retired from Howmet. She loved gardening, her dogs, and spending time with her family.

Carol is survived by: her children, Robert Jr. (Lynette) Cederquist, Dan (Tracy)...

Linda Kay Abraham-Tanks

Linda Kay Abraham-Tanks

Oct 23, 2022

Linda Kay Abraham-Tanks, 73, of Ludington, lost her hard-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family.  Her compassionate heart and kind nature will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Linda was a member of the Ludington Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.  She enjoyed camping,...

David Charles Hren

David Charles Hren

Oct 22, 2022

David Charles Hren, 52, of Rothbury, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, in the comforts of his son, Logan's home.

David was born October 11, 1970, in Fremont, to Greg Hren and Joyce (McCastle) Kinstner. He attended Hesperia High School for a period of time and graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1988. David was...

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