Robert "Bob" Donald Cloutier
Jul 31, 2022
Robert "Bob" Donald Cloutier, 85, of Ludington, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, at home. He was born August 17, 1936, in Harbor Beach, Michigan, the son of Alex and Lillian (Cray) Cloutier.
Bob worked as a service tech in propane distribution for over 30 years until retiring in 1998. In his spare time, Bob was an avid...
Charles "Chuck" Edward Avery Jr.
Jul 30, 2022
Charles "Chuck" Edward Avery Jr was born into eternal life July 30, 2022 after valiantly fighting cancer.
Chuck was born to Charles Edward and Lillian Joan (Gildner) Avery on November 12, 1961 in Traverse City. He grew up in Mancelona and graduated an Ironman in 1979. He attended Northwestern Michigan College earning an Associate's Degree in Petroleum...
Roberta Lynn Miel
Jul 30, 2022
2/11/1940 - 7/30/2022
Roberta Miel, age 82, of Whitehall, previously of Hesperia, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She retired from Gerber Products Company as an IT Help Desk Tech.
She loved to travel the country. She enjoyed reading, knitting, playing bingo with friends, and working in her yard. Most of all, she was...
Awilda Whitehill
Jul 29, 2022
Awilda Ruthann Whitehill, 67, of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. She was born September 22, 1954, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn (Clark) Whitehill.
Awilda attended Randall School (K – 6) now in Hart Historical District, then attended Hart High ISD (7 - 12). She enjoyed school and continued her education by attending Michigan...
Steven Lyle Heitz
Jul 28, 2022
Steven "Kono" Lyle Heitz, 60, of Ludington went home to be with the Father on July 28, 2022. Despite the health issues Steve endured, his faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never wavered and many drew strength from this.
Steve was born December 19, 1961, in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated in 1980 from Birmingham High...
Elizabeth Chew Siebenthaler
Jul 28, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty" Chew Siebenthaler of Kewadin, Michigan, formerly of Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Florida and Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on beautiful Torch Lake on July 28, 2022 at the age of 103. Betty was born on October 23, 1918 to the late James A. Chew and Jessie B. Chew in Xenia, Ohio. Betty graduated from...
John Kennedy Gould
Jul 27, 2022
John Kennedy Gould, 79, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at the
Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon. He was born January 11, 1943, in
Grand Rapids, the son of John Maxwell and Jane (Kennedy) Gould.
John graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1961 then enlisted in...
Monica June Hulett
Jul 26, 2022
Monica J. Hulett, 81, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Munson Medical Center with family by her side. She was born on June 9, 1941, to Walter and Gladys (Moor) Jackson in Suffolk, England. Monica grew up in Thurston, England. She attended Thurston Primary and Beyton Secondary School before moving to the United States. She married Max Hulett...
Cynthia Ann Magel
Jul 26, 2022
Cynthia Ann Magel, of Fife Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022, at the age of 67. Cynthia was born on June 1, 1955, to her beloved parents Harold Magel and Barbara Bennett.
Cindy spent her life a major proponent of bettering the lives of Veterans. She organized many memorials and fundraisers to support those...
Jacqueline Ann Burden
Jul 23, 2022
Jacqueline Ann (Hale) Burden, 84, of Mears, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022, after a valiant battle with multiple health issues.
Jackie was born in 1938, to Vincent and Martha Hale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a young girl, Jackie attended grade school throughout the Midwest and graduated high school from Washburn High School in...
Gerald Evans Gill
Jul 23, 2022
Gerald Evans Gill passed away on July 23, 2022 at the age of 91.  His love of life, family, sailing and adventure will always be remembered. He began his working life in farming and sales. After graduating Virginia High School he completed his higher education through Knox College and the University of Miami as well as his Navy service. ...
Laurie Jean Vannortwick
Jul 22, 2022
Laurie Jean VanNortwick, 60, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2022, at home. She was born July 12, 1962, in Ludington, the daughter of Wilbur and Audrey (Crampton) VanNortwick.
Laurie graduated from Mason County Central in the Class of 1980, and then earned her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State College in 1984....
Loretta Purcell
Jul 22, 2022
Loretta Purcell, 61, of Mears, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022. She was born March 15, 1961, in Dearborn, the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Purcell. Loretta was known for her quick wit, sharp tongue, and larger than life sense of humor. She was the life of any party and lit up every room she entered. Loretta had many passions,...
Don "Donnie" Anthony Steier
Jul 22, 2022
Don "Donnie" Anthony Steier, 65, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully in the arms of his sister Mary Ann Valentino on July 22, 2022.
Donnie was born on December 17, 1956 in Detroit to parents Ruby Jean and Anton Steier (deceased) and sisters Linda (deceased) and Mary Ann. Donnie accepted his many challenges and carried his cross, smiling...
Tricia Marie Betzold
Jul 22, 2022
Tricia M. Betzold passed away on Friday July 22, 2022 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan, from fast-spreading incurable cancer.
She was born October 16th 1971, in Bay City, Michigan. the daughter of Stephen and Kathy (Pauley) Ancel.
She was a 1990 graduate of TL Handy High School. She married Tim Betzold on...
Clarence Joseph Aerts
Jul 22, 2022
Clarence "Clancy" Joseph Aerts, 87, of Hart, passed away peacefully July, 22, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born October 22, 1934. Raised in Hart, he was the oldest of three sons born to Joseph "Jeff" and Frances (Gable) Aerts.
Clancy attended school in Hart, graduating in 1953. Following high school, he went on to Michigan State...
Robin Victoria Martell
Jul 22, 2022
Robin Victoria Martell (Gasco) was born on May 6, 1959. She started her journey on July 22, 2022. Robin was 63 years old when she passed.
Robin was born in Petoskey, Michigan. She was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. Robin was a very proud Anishinaabekwe (Odawa woman). She would spend her...
Eugene Rodriguez
Jul 21, 2022
Eugene Rodriguez, 68, of Hart, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, following a 6-year battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1954, in Hart, the son of Raul and Conchita (Davila) Rodriguez. Eugene always had a way of making people laugh, whether it was telling a story or a joke. He also enjoyed traveling, and going to the Casino....
Donald Gene Weavers
Jul 21, 2022
Donald Gene Weavers, 87, of Ruby Creek, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born February 25, 1935, in Grand Haven, the son of Bernard and Hazel (Hayden) Weavers.
Don lived in grand Haven where he was a residential builder and business owner. He owned and operated the Reef Party Store...
Andrew Buursma
Jul 19, 2022
Andrew Buursma of Hart, Michigan, and Jensen Beach, Florida, was born into a black-and-white world in 1940 but he lived with technicolor vibrance throughout his life. He founded the Buursma Agency in Holland in 1964, collected eclectic and exotic cars, and served with enthusiasm and emotional intensity as a parishioner and longtime board president for Nettles Island Church in...
