Douglas Arthur Covell
May 9, 2022
Douglas Arthur Covell, 76, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Traverse City, passed away at his home in Bradenton Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on January 7, 1946, the firstborn son of Arthur L. And Mary E. (Fink) Covell.
He spent his early years in Trenton, but as the son of a...
David James Spencer
May 7, 2022
David James Spencer, 62, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on the afternoon of May 7, 2022. He is survived by Karen, his loving and devoted wife of 34 years; four children in Charlie, Austin, Ian, and Sophie; his mother, Suzanne; and his four brothers and sisters, Dennis, Debbie, Doug, and Dottie. He was also a much-loved uncle to...
James Lee Bristol
May 7, 2022
James "Jim" Lee Bristol, 81, of Traverse City, passed away on May 7, 2022. He was born on July 22, 1940 in Traverse City, Michigan to Richard and Helen (Cox) Bristol.
Jim enlisted in the military at the age of 17 and then spent a career working for the Traverse City State Hospital. Further, James was a...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Dawn Scott
May 6, 2022
Jacqueline "Jackie" Dawn Scott, 53, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died Friday, April 6, 2022, at McLeod Health Seacoast Hospital in Little River, South Carolina. She was born July 12, 1968, in Northport, the daughter of David and Lulabelle (Harter) Scott.
Jackie worked as a dealer at Leelanau Sands Casino in Suttons Bay. She also worked...
Cherie Elaine Beauleaux
May 6, 2022
Cherie Elaine Beauleaux, 66, of Muskegon, passed away, May 6, 2022. She was born April 27, 1956, in Shelby, MI; the daughter of Paul and Charlotte (Spoleman) Beauleaux.
As a sister, aunt and friend, Cherie lived a life of service to others. Those who had the pleasure of sharing their life with Cherie were often blessed by...
Eugene Mathew Kokx Sr.
May 6, 2022
Eugene Mathew Kokx Sr., 83, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. He was born December 20, 1938, in Hart, the son of Mathew and Cecilia (Greiner) Kokx.
Gene was a graduate of Hart High School, and was a lifelong farmer. He farmed with his son,...
Gerard Wayne Slovinski
May 5, 2022
Gerard "Jerry" W. Slovinski passed on May 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon with his loving wife, Jean by his side. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 20, 1948 to Thomas and Lois Slovinski.
Jerry graduated from Reeths Puffer High School in 1966 and went on to Central Michigan University to graduate with...
Marian Andrea Hepworth
May 5, 2022
Marian (Bates) Hepworth passed into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on 5 May 2022 at age 94 of natural causes after a long decline.
Marian was born 5 July 1927 to Melville A. "Babe" Bates and Mabel Myra (Stanhope) Bates in Hart, Michigan. She was the third of four children: brothers Bruce, Gerald, and younger...
Beth Ellen Babcock
May 3, 2022
Beth Ellen Colby Babcock passed away on May 3, 2022, with family present. She was at White Lake Assisted Living, under Harbor Hospice Care for a few months. She was living independently at her home in Whitehall for over 60 years.
Beth enjoyed her life in the White Lake area. She was active in the Girl Scouts,...
Joycelyn Simmons
Apr 25, 2022
Joycelyn Simmons, 93, of Kewadin, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Munson Medical Hospital.
Joycelyn was born on January 7, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Edith (Piper) Shorr. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University, then known as Michigan State Normal College, where she received her Bachelors degree in Education. She was a...
Melvin Roy Nelson
Apr 23, 2022
Melvin Roy Nelson, 87, of Ludington, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. He was born February 27, 1935, in Gowen, Oklahoma, the son of Ralph and Addie (Robbins) Nelson.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 29, 2022, at Summit Church of Christ, 5186 S. Pere...
Frances W. Clune
Apr 22, 2022
Frances Winifred Clune, 99, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born August 30, 1922, in Boon, Michigan, the daughter of W. Merle and Mildred (Boylen) Watkins.
Frances married Robert M. Clune November 27, 1941, and they spent 53 beautiful years together.
Frances graduated from Mesick High School in 1939, and then...
Joanne Florence Long
Apr 21, 2022
Joanne Florence (Esper) Long, a longtime resident of Kingsley, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan, on June 20, 1931. She was the daughter of the late Leo J. and Bernadine Esper. She attended Sacred Heart Church and School from kindergarten through 12th grade, where she...
Steven Charles Harmon
Apr 20, 2022
Steven Charles Harmon, 62, of Shelby, Michigan, formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 20, 2022, while home with the love of his life, Julie. Whether you knew him as StevePa, Papa Grande, Steve-O, Big Papi, or his favorite nickname of all – Grampy – he undoubtedly made you feel welcome and at ease with his comfortable conversation...
Steven Wade Mitchell
Apr 20, 2022
Steven Wade Mitchell, 60, of Muskegon, passed away surrounded by family, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a long struggle with diabetes and kidney failure. Steven was born on October 9, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Joseph and Joanne (Wiggers) Mitchell.
Steven's life passion was music. He was a member of Twin Lake United Methodist Church and...
Larry Dean Medsker
Apr 18, 2022
Larry Dean Medsker, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born September 24, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Grace (Porter) Medsker Barlow. When Larry was a young child, the family moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Larry graduated from College High School in Bartlesville in 1955,...
Leonard G. Liell
Apr 16, 2022
Leonard (Len) George Liell, born in Flint, Michigan on May 3, 1939, passed away on April 16, 2022, just shy of his 83rd birthday. Len was a devoted family man and was married 57 years to his wife Kathleen (Kitty) Joyce (O'Dea) Liell. He graduated from Kearsley High School in Flint in 1957, and then proudly served his country...
Douglas Zane Morgan
Apr 13, 2022
Douglas Zane Morgan, 62, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 11, 1959, in Hart, the son of Zane G. Morgan and Norma G. (Frees) West.
Doug was a self-employed handyman who held various jobs, including tree trimming and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman...
Thomas Shawn Mccoy
Apr 13, 2022
Thomas Shawn McCoy "Tricky T" passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, in Traverse City at the age of 63. Â Thomas was born in Lansing, September 24, 1958.
He is survived by: his three brothers, Bryan, Todd, and Trey McCoy; his three children, Tommy, Jamie (Beard), and Ryan McCoy; his 10 grandchildren, Mia, Tommy, Collin, Vanessa, Tyryn,...
Robert Frank Rudnick Sr.
Apr 11, 2022
Robert Frank Rudnick Sr., 85, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, April 11, 2022. He was born June 12, 1936, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of August and Gertrude (Barnes) Rudnick.
Robert worked as forklift driver for Brunswick, retiring after 40 years. He proudly served his country in the US Army....
