Obituary Listing

Jan 19, 2026

Marsha Jean Cole, age 73, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan.

Born on March 3, 1952, in Gaylord, Michigan, to parents, Robert Lee Cole and Margaret Jean (Allan) Cole. Marsha grew up in Mancelona, Michigan. She graduated from Mancelona High School where she was involved in cheerleading, band, and acting in the senior...

Jan 19, 2026

Marsha Jean Cole, passed away, Monday, January 19, 2026.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Jan 19, 2026

Kathryn Ruth "Kay" Novotny, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born June 27, 1940, in Alma, the daughter of Frank and Bethel (Lampka) Stimson.

Kay was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed many activities throughout...

Jan 18, 2026

Raymond Stanley "Ray" Broda, 78, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home. He was born July 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley and Gertrude (Brach) Broda.

In accordance with Ray's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation...

Jan 17, 2026

Frank Joseph Seyka, born February 18, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. True to his nature, Frank fought with strength and determination for many years, never giving up and never losing his fighting spirit.

Frank was the son of Frank Sr. and Sophie (Jajko) Seyka and a proud graduate...

Jan 16, 2026

Chad Robert Genia; April 25, 1987 to January 16, 2026; son of Sharon Genia and Brock (Lisa) Morman; paternal grandson of Robert and Sharon Morman; brother of Kajetan Morman and Maggie Morman; nephew of Steve Genia, Diane McDonald, Deb Genia, William Genia Jr, Robert Genia, Todd Morman and Rebecca (Michael) Havlicek; preceded in death by maternal grandparents William and...

Jan 16, 2026

Galvin Xavier Love Jr., affectionately known by most as Skip, age 85, of Montague, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 16, 2026. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Galvin Sr. and Dorothy (Roesler) Love.

Galvin developed a love for music at a young age and especially enjoyed playing...

Jan 15, 2026

John C. Lloyd, a devoted, loving, and caring husband, father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2026. He was born on July 20, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of John M. and Mary (Maynard) Lloyd.

John grew up in Montague, attended Mouth School, and graduated from Montague High School in 1958. He continued his education at Muskegon Community...

Jan 15, 2026

Sandra Ann Kolb (Johnson) was born to John and Rose Johnson on August 24, 1940, in Ludington, MI, and passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 15, 2026.

In 1959 Sandra met the love of her life, Kenneth Kolb, when the two were attendants at mutual friends' wedding. It was love at...

Jan 12, 2026

Lori Ann Farkas, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love. Larry, her devoted husband of 20 years was faithfully by her side, just as he had been throughout their life together. Lori was born March 8, 1963, in Muskegon, MI to Gloria and Angelo Robbins.

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Jan 11, 2026

Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle...

Jan 10, 2026

Landon James Fekken, 16, of Whitehall, MI, joined his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in the presence and embrace of his loving family.

Landon was born December 12, 2009 in Grand Rapids, MI, the fourth child of Rachel Fekken and adored youngest brother to Morgan, Nora, and Corina "Coco".

Landon went to...

Jan 5, 2026

Barbette Kitchen, 83, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Michigan.

Barbette was born in Traverse City, Michigan, to Robert and Flora Spinner on March 14, 1942.  She was a lifelong resident and went to school in Elk Rapids.  She married Roger Kitchen on January 25, 1964.  ...

Jan 4, 2026

Katherine Joy Devers, 63, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by love.

Born October 10, 1962, in Marion, Michigan, Katherine—affectionately known as Kathy or Kitty Kat—grew up in Cadillac, attended Marion Public School, and made Ludington her home in the 1980s, where she would build a life filled with...

Jan 4, 2026

Wendy Lou (Will) Shalifoe, 73, of Twin Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on February 7, 1952, in Shelby, Michigan, Wendy was the daughter of Richard and Donna (Critchett) Will. She graduated from Whitehall High School in...

Jan 4, 2026

Jack Alan Light, 79, of Montague, Michigan, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at home.  He was born April 24, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Opie and Charlotte (Chancellor) Light.

Jack took great pride in serving his country for over 20 years, first in the Marine Corps, and then in the ARMY until his retirement...

Jan 3, 2026

Donald Fredrick Root was born December 11, 1943, to Bill and Ethel (Green) Root. He passed away from complications of dementia on January 3, 2026.

Don was a graduate of Whitehall High School in 1962, and lived in the Whitehall/Lakewood area all his life. In 1980, he married his best friend, the former Kimba Aue, together they...

Jan 3, 2026

Julie Ann Sharpe passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on the morning of Saturday, January 3, 2026, at home with loved ones at her side, after a long battle with cancer.

Julie was born on October 1, 1968 in Muskegon to Raymond and Mary Link. She was born with a severely curved right tibia which...

Jan 1, 2026

Scott Allen Jantz, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan. Scott was born on July 14, 1962, in Elyria, Ohio, to Carl and Loretta Jantz. He spent his life rooted in Michigan, calling both Clarkston and Elk Rapids home.

Scott was devoted to his family above all else. He was the...

Dec 31, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gracie Bean

Gracie Bean, 93, passed away surrounded by love and the family she spent a lifetime caring for.

Born into a world that demanded grit and grace, she lived through the Great Depression and World War II, carrying forward the kind of steady strength that shaped generations.

She...