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Shirley Ann Ewald

Shirley Ann Ewald

Jun 5, 2022

Shirley Ann Ewald, mother, grandmother, teacher, passed away on June 5, 2022.  She delighted in nothing more than entertaining her family and friends, especially during the holidays, cooking elaborate meals and ensuring that no one left hungry.  Shirley enjoyed reading, card games, and going to the movies with her best friend, Christine.  Her greatest love, though, was her family. ...

Rosemary June Ward

Rosemary June Ward

Jun 5, 2022

Rosemary June Ward, 88, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022. She was born August 21, 1933, in Grawn, the daughter of Louis C. and Irene (Newburn) Barnard.

Rosemary was employed as an attendant at the Muskegon Laundromat, retiring after 18 years. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, and Detroit Tiger's baseball. Rosemary also loved her...

Timothy William Nichols

Timothy William Nichols

Jun 4, 2022

Timothy William Nichols, 57, of Hesperia, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022.

No services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Angela Rae Tabor

Angela Rae Tabor

Jun 2, 2022

Angela Rae Tabor, 76, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022. She was born July 24, 1945, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Clinton and Katherine (Ordway) Olson.

After graduating from Montague High School in 1963, Angie spent most of her time raising her family: two fairly naughty boys and an angel of a daughter....

Marguerite Laroche Fuentes

Marguerite Laroche Fuentes

May 30, 2022

Marguerite LaRoche Fuentes, 80, of Lansing, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born November 5, 1941, the daughter of Felix and Marjorie (LaRoche) Fuentes. Marguerite lived the majority of her early years in St. Louis, Michigan, where she graduated from high school with the class of 1959. She later continued her education, taking classes at Alma College and...

Ann Rita Borysiak

Ann Rita Borysiak

May 30, 2022

Ann Rita Borysiak, 82, left us on Monday, May 30, 2022. She peacefully passed away of natural causes surrounded by her family to join her loving husband, Bob.

Ann was born and raised in Ecorse, Michigan, the daughter of John and Marguerite Haener and the sister of Joan, John, Marge, Rick, and Kathy. Ann leaves behind her...

Kyarra Jordan Foster

Kyarra Jordan Foster

May 30, 2022

Kyarra Jordan Foster, 23, of Montague, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born January 8, 1999, in Muskegon, the daughter of Star (Rose) Maddox and Bryan Foster.

Kyarra was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and granddaughter. She enjoyed being outside, camping, going to the beach, and her beloved dog, Nala.

Kyarra is survived...

Grace Marie Todd

Grace Marie Todd

May 29, 2022

Grace Marie Todd, 89, of Montague, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born April 27, 1933, in Muskegon, the daughter of Verner and Jeanette (Lovendahl) Wikman.

Grace worked for the family-owned business, Todd Pharmacy, while teaching at Montague Area Public Schools for 33 years. She also had many hobbies, including golf, bowling, and...

Michael Allen Rose

Michael Allen Rose

May 29, 2022

Michael Allen Rose, 68, of Vassar, Michigan - a beloved husband, father, teacher, and servant - died while visiting his happy place at a family cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, May 29, 2022.

His last trip began with a happy heart because of his rapid recovery from knee replacement surgery. He went out on a...

Sherrie Lynn Best

Sherrie Lynn Best

May 29, 2022

Sherrie Lynn best, 59, of Saranac, Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother and Friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1962, in Shelby, the daughter of Martin B. Best and Loretta J. Robbins-Best-Miller.

Sherrie is survived by: her children, Ryan (Sarah) Calton, Brandon (Jess) Calton and Aron Calton; her mother,...

Priscilla Ann Thompson

Priscilla Ann Thompson

May 28, 2022

Priscilla Ann Thompson, an amazing woman who was so devoted to her family and friends, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Her love and compassion for others was evident through her work as a nurse at the Osteopathic Hospital and as a teacher's aide at TBA. Priscilla was born in January 1935 to Harold and Marion Walkley in Frankfort,...

Brian Joseph Farkas

Brian Joseph Farkas

May 28, 2022

Brian Joseph Farkas, 53, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, peacefully in his sleep.  He was born August 2, 1968, in Royal Oak, the son of Bernard and Mary Ellen (Linsell) Marzley.

Brian was a hardworking husband, father, and son.  He started a long and successful career in the welding industry at 15-years-old.  Brian was...

John R Staats

John R Staats

May 27, 2022

John R Staats, 81, of Petosky, Michigan, died on Thursday, May 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Cristina, of over 56 years; his children, Liz (Allen) Burt of Mackinac Island and Bill (Leslie) Staats of Powell, Ohio; grandchildren, Sean and Katie of Mackinac Island, and Kyle of Powell, Ohio. He will be fondly remembered by his amateur radio...

Hildegard Heykoop

Hildegard Heykoop

May 26, 2022

Hildegard Heykoop, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born January 6, 1937, in Karlsruhe, Germany, to Viktor and Elise (Hansler) Weber.

Hildegard met the love of her life, Gordon Heykoop, while he was stationed with the US Army in Germany. Gordon spotted Hildegard while at the Fashing Parade and decided he had...

Donald Fred Petolick

Donald Fred Petolick

May 26, 2022

Donald Fred Petolick, 62, of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Don was born on August 18, 1959, to Donald John and Kay Marie (Anderson) Petolick in Anaheim, California. He married his soulmate, Debbie, on April 9, 1988.

Don was a loving husband and father who thrived on being busy and took pride...

Thomas Anthony Bosse

Thomas Anthony Bosse

May 25, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Anthony Bosse, 58, of Hart, passed away May 25, 2022. He was born March 1, 1964, in Shelby, Michigan, the son of Mark Sr. and Nellie (Czarny) Bosse.

Tom enjoyed playing frisbee golf, working on cars, and walking in the great outdoors, especially during morel and fishing season. He was always willing to lend a...

James Dale Schramm

James Dale Schramm

May 25, 2022

James Dale Schramm, 80, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at home, surrounded by his wife and two daughters.

He was born on August 18, 1941, in Hart, the son of Frank and Florence (Morse) Schramm.

Jim and Dorothy (Honeck) married on October 14, 1993, and enjoyed 29 argument-free years together.

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William Robert Faria

William Robert Faria

May 24, 2022

William Robert ("Bill" & "Butch") Faria died peacefully May 24, 2022, with family at his side.

Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan February 25, 1925, to Thora (Fjeld) and Anthony Faria, both of whom immigrated to the United States in 1915 from Norway and British Guiana, respectively.

Bill had an active childhood during which he...

Carl Daniel Morat

Carl Daniel Morat

May 23, 2022

C. Daniel Morat, 82, of Mears, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born October 29, 1939, in Hart, the son of Carl J. and Leota (Schlaht) Morat.

In accordance with Carl's wishes, no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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Ann J. Paulsen

Ann J. Paulsen

May 22, 2022

Ann J. (Koch) Paulsen, 74, of Bitely, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born November 13, 1947, in Colfax Township, Oceana County, Michigan, to George and Irma (Sanders) Koch.

Ann loved her animals, and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, sewing and knitting, and drawing and painting.

Ann is survived by: her children, Shawn (Aiken)...

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