Obituary Listing

Oct 22, 2022

Cadenn Lorenz, 30, of Hart, passed away October 22, 2022. He was born April 2, 1992, in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Cadenn always had a smile on his face when he was dropped off at Knudsen Elementary School. His favorite teacher was Ms. Zube who absolutely adored him. As a youngster he especially liked picking on his little...

Oct 21, 2022

Clarence "Frank" Dean, 83, of Kingsley, died October 21, 2022, at home with his family by his side.  He was born March 3, 1939, in Summit City, the son of Allyn and Marie (Schuster) Dean.

Frank was a lifelong farmer and was blessed to make his passion his occupation.  He farmed up until a couple weeks before...

Oct 20, 2022

William "Bill" David Edwardson, 74, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed on at home peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Bill was born in Ferndale, MI, on December 6, 1947. He moved to Elk Rapids in 1961. This is where he met the love of his life and best friend, Kathy. While attending high school at Elk Rapids...

Oct 20, 2022

Paul D. Rosse, 85, of Hart, Michigan passed away October 20, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1936 in Custer, South Dakota the son of Paul and Gladys Rosse.

Paul was raised in Custer; in 1955 he left South Dakota to join the U.S. Armed Forces serving his country for 5 years...

Oct 20, 2022

Robert Clarence Jaekel, 84, of Whitehall, devoted husband, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully, at his home with his wife and children around him, after a short bout with cancer, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.  He was born December 31, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Clarence and Angeline (Cisarik) Jaekel.  He was a loving, caring, and gentle man...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 &...

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.

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