Obituary Listing

Mar 21, 2022

Everett "Woody" C. Woodworth, age 81, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home in Walhalla. He was born June 7, 1940, in Colfax Township, Oceana County, the son of Guy and Elizabeth (Johnson) Woodworth.

Woody went on to serve in the US Navy from 1959-1963 as a welder and frame cutter. Soon after being discharged,...

Mar 21, 2022

Marie Marguerite (Lambert) Parsons was born in Pasadena, California, on June 21, 1923, to John Yatman Lambert and Nancy Adele Fitz.  Both parents hailed from England, the Lambert's coming to America in the 1820's, and the Fitz's in 1635.   In 1890, as members of the Valley Hunt Club, her family was one of the founders of the Tournament of...

Mar 21, 2022

Doris June Ash, 90, of Traverse City, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at Medilodge of Traverse City.  She was born February 20, 1932, in Herrin, Illinois, the daughter of Virgil and Mabel (Smith) Parsons.

Doris married the late Jack A. Ufer on December 17, 1949.  The were members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a wonderful...

Mar 20, 2022

Dr. Richard A. Murie, born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio on Oct. 3, 1923, retired doctor of chemistry, professor, and photographer surrendered his borrowed molecules and elements and returned to an essential state of being on March 20, 2022. All reactions are complete and all formulae resolved.

Devoted husband to Rose Marie (Stanek) for 66 years, this kind...

Mar 17, 2022

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 16, 2022

Frederick Raymond Willis, 70, of Muskegon, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at SKLD of Whitehall.  He was born July 31, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Ada (Chrouch) Willis.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in...

Mar 16, 2022

Richard John Christians, 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born March 23, 1942, in Elmira, New York, the son of John and Maude Christians.

Richard was a member of Calvary Church, in Grand Rapids, and enjoyed attending Worship on Wednesday with the Go Getters and his friends.

Richard is...

Mar 15, 2022

Dennis C. Wilson, 76, of Twin Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Dennis was born on July 17, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Donald C. Wilson and Edna L. Dawson.  He married Lana Meyers September 12, 1965; she preceded him in death May 29, 1975.  He...

Mar 14, 2022

Barbara Jean Henigan, 92, of Kingsley, formerly of Buckley, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.  She was born July 17, 1929, in Ferndale, the daughter of Ralph and Donna (Stack) Liddle.

Barbara was a member of the Rebecca Lodge #402 in Mesick, reaching the degree of Silver Star.  In addition to...

Mar 13, 2022

Ruth "Delight" Farah, 93, of Lodi, California, passed away March 13, 2022.

A full obituary with service information will be posted soon.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Elk Rapids Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 12, 2022

John C. Huizenga, 79, of the White Lake Area was peacefully received into God's arms Saturday, March 12, 2022, surrounded by family.  John was born at home on January 4, 1943, in Allendale, the son of Cornelius J. Huizenga and Josephine Aerts.

John was a graduate of Muskegon High School, class of 1961.  After high school, he...

Mar 12, 2022

Julia Olszewski, 87, of Buckley, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at home with her family beside her. She was born on September 5, 1934 in Kingsley, Michigan, the daughter of Orlin Hall and Beatrice Weatherby. Julia spent her last 70 years married to her love, A. Joseph Olszewski.

Julia was well known and loved by her...

Mar 11, 2022

David Dillan Jager, 34, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born September 24, 1987, the youngest and only son of Karen Star (Kahl) Jager and David Wayne Jager. In his 34 years on Earth, David's "larger than life" personality attracted many people who came to know and love him, and become a part of his social circle...

Mar 9, 2022

There was a rumble of thunder March 9, 2022, in the night sky, or perhaps it was a drum roll welcoming Tusco Heath JR on his journey home.  Tusco lived a life that was as large and unique as he was.  He was born April 30, 1928, in White Sulpher Springs, Montana, to Tusco Delbert Heath and Lillian Violet Stacey....

Mar 8, 2022

Don Richard Johnson was no ordinary man.  He was a kind, caring, intellectual, dedicated family man, devoted husband and father, and a hero to his wife and daughter. He never met a stranger. Anyone who ever met him never forgot him.

Don graduated from Whitehall High School then earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry from...

Mar 8, 2022

Cynthia Shepherd, 71, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was born August 31, 1950, in Muskegon, the daughter of the Arthur "Art" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Jensen) Howard. Cynthia owned and worked for Shepherd Door Company. She loved spending time in Florida picking up seashells, collecting rocks, bird watching, and taking trips to Little River Casino. Cynthia is...

Mar 5, 2022

In Loving Memory of William (Bill) P. Romska, age 71, of Elk Rapids, who passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter at his side on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Bill graduated from Howell High School in 1968. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, serving eight years active duty and 22 years with...

Mar 4, 2022

Robert James Miller, 84, passed away at home March 4, 2022.

Bob was born June 26, 1937 to Grace Wormersley (Olofson) and Donald Miller in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was raised in Manton, Michigan with his brothers William and James.

Bob was married to Marilyn Bever from 1959 until her death in 2006. They raised...

Mar 4, 2022

Donald William Fletcher, 92, of Scottville, died Friday, March 4, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born August 5, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Donald and Clair Fletcher. 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

Mar 3, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Wright, 79, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at home.  She was born November 26, 1942, in Ludington, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Smith) Genter.

Sandy retired from the Ludington Daily News where she had been employed for over twenty years.  She had also worked at Star Watch Case for several...