Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2025

Mark Sidney Benfele, age 66, was peacefully welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 17, 2025, from his Kingsley, Michigan home in the presence of his friends, John and Amanda Bowen, after a valorous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mark was born October 27, 1958, at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan to...

Oct 17, 2025

Bruce Rene Kendorski, 82, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born November 17, 1942, in Detroit, the son of Victor and Gertrude (Sadowski) Kendorski.

For almost 63 years, Bruce was lucky enough to be married to the love of his life, Averna (Evo) Kendorski. Together, they were blessed with two daughters who spoiled...

Oct 16, 2025

Terry Kidder, 75, of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on Tuesday July 25, 1950, to end up being the oldest of 4 kids born to Jack and Harriette Kidder.

From a young age, Terry was an outdoorsman and a football player; two passions that would hold the entirety...

Oct 16, 2025

David Alan Streeting, 70, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, he was born June 24, 1955, in Muskegon, the son of Robert and Jeannette (Scurlock) Streeting.

On January 21, 1977, David married Jean (Peterson) Streeting. The two spent 42 loving years together and were blessed with three children. Jean precedes him in death.

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Oct 16, 2025

Tanya Rae Jeffries, 79, of Muskegon, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born July 31, 1946, the daughter of Royal and Arlene (Camps) Peterson.

Tanya graduated from Montague High School in 1964. After high school, she received a Bachelor's Degree from Grand valley State University in Criminal Justice. She retired as a social worker for...

Oct 15, 2025

Harry Swiatek, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 peacefully, in the loving arms of his wife. He was born February 27, 1940, in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland, the son of Jacob and Irma.

Harry graduated high school in Poland and started college there as well. After most of his family immigrated to the United States,...

Oct 14, 2025

George Daniel Kruse, 68, of Cedar, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at home with his family by his side.  He was born February 5, 1957, in Saginaw, the beloved son of George and Carol Kruse.

On August 21, 1976, in Saginaw, George married Tammy Hegenauer who survives him.  He is also survived by: his children, Danielle (Jon)...

Oct 14, 2025

The Apple Man, Bob Rider, passed on to a Higher Orchard on October 14, 2025, with all of the love and devotion he inspired in his large and extended family, after a short residency at White Lake Assisted Living in Whitehall, Michigan. It would be hard to find anyone who would be more admired for his devotion to his...

Oct 14, 2025

Joseph Gerald Hahn, age 65, passed away at his home in Whitehall, on October 14, 2025, from complications of asthma. He was born in Muskegon, the son of Fred Hahn and Dorothy (Jones) Hahn, and was the fourth of six siblings.

Joe graduated from Orchard View High School and later moved to Rothbury to be closer to...

Oct 13, 2025

Patricia Rose Mosher, 86, of Traverse City, died Monday, October 13, 2025.  She was born August 2, 1939 in Lake Leelanau, the daughter of Louis and Esther (Ossie) Denoyer.

Patricia grew up in Lake Leelanau and graduated from Lake Leelanau St. Mary Schools.  She was a waitress at the Bluebird Restaurant and was voted runner-up of Ms....

Oct 11, 2025

William "Bill" Andrew Kline, 74, of Elk Rapids, died Friday, Saturday, October 11, 2025.

In keeping with Bill's wishes, no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Oct 9, 2025

Marcia Lee Knutson, 64, of Fountain, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at home. She was born October 23, 1960, in Flint, the daughter of Fordyce and Marjorie (Wirt) Christensen.

Throughout her life, Marcia worked in various customer service roles, where she was known for her friendly nature and for always putting a smile on people's faces. She...

Oct 9, 2025

Curt Charles Johnson, 67, of Rapid City, passed away on October 9, 2025, following his courageous ten-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Curt was born on January 24, 1958, in Detroit, to Robert Johnson and Dorothy (Snyder) Johnson. He moved to Elk Rapids at the age of 12, later graduating from Elk Rapids High School in 1977....

Oct 6, 2025

Patricia Suzanne (Avenmarg) O'Dell

February 20, 1956—October 6, 2025

Pat O'Dell died on Monday October 6, after a three-and-a-half-year struggle with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. She is survived by her brother Mark Avenmarg, cousins William Carney and Ronetta (Carney) Uhl, second cousin Patricia Thompson, second cousins Michael and Susan (Thompson) Sheets and their children and families:...

Oct 6, 2025

Jennifer Louise Bourion

November 19, 1980 – October 6, 2025

Jennifer Bourion (Irons), of Kingsley, MI, passed away peacefully after a battle with Stage IV breast cancer, Monday, October 6th, 2025.

Jennifer was born in St. Joseph, MI, November 19, 1980, the daughter of Richard Irons and Linda Yauch. Jennifer was a devoted...

Oct 4, 2025

John Dennison McKean, 68, of Manton, formerly of Frankfort and Marquette, died Saturday October 4.

Private graveside services will take place in the Marilla Township Cemetery, in Manistee County, in the spring.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Oct 4, 2025

Marsha Kissell, 69, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids.  She was born November 24, 1955.

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.

www.beaconfh.com

Oct 4, 2025

Jean Schurch, 92, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.  She was born in 1933 and was the eldest of three daughters of Leona and Harold Chesbrough.

Mrs. Schurch is preceded in death by: her parents; her sisters, Nancy (Henderson) and Judy (Chaundy); her dear high school friend, Betty Cooper' and a number...

Oct 3, 2025

Judiann West DeMartino (1945 – 2025)

Judiann West DeMartino, 80, of Montague saw her last sunset over White Lake on Oct. 3, 2025. Her death left a void in the many lives she touched with humor and love, especially among those special education students she taught.

Judi was born in Muskegon, Sept. 5, 1945 to...

Oct 3, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Spierenburg, 90, of Bradenton, Florida, (formerly of Hart and Montague) entered Heaven on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born August 20, 1935, in Hart, Michigan, to Norman and Eula (Krauss) Spierenburg.

Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Hart High School. While still in high school, he joined...