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...
Marjorie Arlene Hillier
Jul 17, 2022
Marjorie Arlene Hillier, 79, of Montague, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. She was born November 11, 1942, the daughter of Ralph and Marjorie (Bromley) Snyder.
Marjorie married Lester Hillier who precedes her in death.
Marjorie is survived by: her son, Lester (Trish) Hillier; sisters, Diane (Ron) Halverson and Norma Purdy; and many nieces and...
Troy Alan Caris
Jul 15, 2022
Troy Alan Caris, 48, of Montague, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will take place from 4:00PM-7:00PM, Friday, July 22, 2022, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue, Whitehall, Michigan, 49461. A time for sharing will begin at 6:00PM.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White...
Raymond Gundy
Jul 15, 2022
Mr. Raymond "Ray" Joseph Gundy, 55, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022. He was born August 25, 1966, in Killeen, Texas.
Ray lived life to the very fullest, everyday was an adventure. He enjoyed so many things like jeeping, flying , boating, and woodworking. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He...
Beverley Kay Marrilynn Husted
Jul 12, 2022
Beverley Kay Marrilynn Husted, 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. She was born April 13, 1949, the daughter of Roscoe and Olive Taylor.
Beverley was loved by everyone who met her and her sense of humor was out of this world. She cherished children and devoted over 32 years to her daycare where she took...
Edwin L. Joba
Jul 11, 2022
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Edwin L. Joba (Dzioba), age 97, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. Ed was vacationing with his family in Pentwater, Michigan, one of his favorite places. When he passed, he was surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was beloved by his family and many friends. He was known for his warm heart, kindness,...
Christine Anne Janky
Jul 9, 2022
Christine Anne Janky, 73, of Mears, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on October 7, 1948, the daughter of Stanley and Dorothy Janky. Chris owned her own company, Taylor Personnel, in San Francisco, California, for over twenty years. After she retired, she moved to her lake house overlooking Lake Michigan, and Little Point Sable Lighthouse...
