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Margaret Jeanne Wade

Margaret Jeanne Wade

Apr 9, 2022

Margaret J. Wade, 79, of Beulah, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022.  She was born June 14, 1942, in Saginaw, the daughter of Joseph and Molly (Marr) Forster.

Margaret is survived by: her children, Sara Hughes, Douglas Hughes, and Jeffrey Hughes; six grandchildren, Shana, Emma, Ethan, Derek, Joe, and Taylor; one great-grandchild, Daphne; step-daughters, Jackie Wade, and...

Terrie Lee Gebhart

Terrie Lee Gebhart

Apr 9, 2022

Terrie Lee Gebhart, 66, of Mears, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was born October 9, 1955, in Aurora, Colorado, the daughter of Donald and Esther (Jordan) Ginther. Terrie enjoyed many hobbies, including crafting, knitting, crocheting, watching Sunday football, and traveling. She was also an avid animal lover, especially cats and dogs....

Christine Huizenga

Christine Huizenga

Apr 8, 2022

Christine Huizenga, 91, of Hart, went to be with her faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 8, 2022.  She was born December 1, 1930, in Oaklawn, Illinois, the daughter of Richard and Anna (Terpstra) Kort.

On December 5, 1954 Christine married the love of her life, Clarence Huizenga Jr., and they spent 67 wonderful years together. She...

Myron Winters

Myron Winters

Apr 7, 2022

Mike Winters, 85 of Elk Rapids Michigan, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, April 7th at Munson Hospital.  From the verse found in Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Mike's faith became sight when his Lord and Savior Jesus called his name and...

Deborah Ann Crawford

Deborah Ann Crawford

Apr 7, 2022

Deborah Ann Crawford, 71, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. Deborah was born November 29, 1950, in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of William and Lois (Dilly) Phillips. Deborah married Dan Crawford who preceded her in death.

Deborah loved spending time outside in nature where she enjoyed looking for rocks. She also loved painting and being...

Dorothy Leone Hilton

Dorothy Leone Hilton

Apr 7, 2022

Dorothy Leone Klinger Hilton, aged 95 years old, died the morning of April 7, 2022, in Ludington, Michigan, after a brief hospitalization. Born in Muskegon, on October 12, 1926, she was the youngest of three children of Emil Adolph Klinger and Nellie Mae Van Etten.  She grew up in Muskegon and lived her whole life in an area about...

Carl Hubert Hart

Carl Hubert Hart

Apr 7, 2022

Carl Hubert Hart, 97, of Hart, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at his home. He was born September 23, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Edward and Irene (Burns) Hart.

Carl married Barbara (Berry) Hart, and they spent 33 blissful years together. He proudly served his country in the US Navy and was a veteran of...

John Bernard Wolf Sr.

John Bernard Wolf Sr.

Apr 7, 2022

Our Lord and Savior called home his son Jack on April 7 th .

We are so blessed to have had such a loving husband, father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather in our lives who loved us all unconditionally.

There was nothing more important than his family, we will miss hearing "I Love you" at the...

Carolyn Ruth Gauthier

Carolyn Ruth Gauthier

Apr 5, 2022

Carolyn Ruth Gauthier, a marvelous woman who was a friend to all, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in her home at Samaritas Senior Living in Williamsburg, MI.  A positive role model for many, Carolyn was an encourager, listener, counselor and comforter, as well as a source of inspiration. She was recognized by all ages as a resilient lady...

Elaine Edna Best

Elaine Edna Best

Apr 3, 2022

Elaine Best, 89, of Montague, passed away early Sunday morning April 3, 2022, at the Poppen House of Harbor Hospice of natural causes.

Elaine Kowarsch was born on Valentine's Day in Chicago in 1933. Elaine and her family moved to Montague when she was a young child.  She first went to G school, just down the road...

Terry Austin O'Connell

Terry Austin O'Connell

Apr 3, 2022

Terry Austin O'Connell, 81, Of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022. Terry was born July 5, 1940, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of John and Jeanette (Funnell) O'Connell. He lived most of his life in Whitehall, Michigan.

Terry is survived by: his wife, Paula; son, Dana (Heather) O'Connell; step-daughters, Danielle Koski and Tracy (Jim) Piotrowicz; brother,...

John David Larson

John David Larson

Apr 2, 2022

John David "Dave" Larson died on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at age 101. He was born in Ludington on March 31, 1921, to John G. and Esther J. (Shilander) Larson. In 1940 he graduated from Ludington High School. Dave served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Company B, 35th Infantry, 25th Division. While he was fighting...

Robert Charles Lewis

Robert Charles Lewis

Apr 2, 2022

Robert C. "Bob" Lewis, of Montague, Michigan, died Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the age of 91 of natural causes at home with his family. Bob was born January 3, 1931, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Fred E. & Nellie M. Lewis, and was the youngest of five children: Harold, Roger, Fred Jr., LaVera, and Robert. The Lewis family had...

James R. Hill

James R. Hill

Apr 1, 2022

James Richard Hill, of Jacksonville, Florida, aged 83, passed away April 1, 2022, at Baptist South Center Community Hospice. Born on May 16, 1938, in Waterloo, Iowa, Jim and his identical mirror twin, Gene, enjoyed spending their summers as youths on their grandparent's farm in Iowa.

Receiving his undergraduate degree from Baylor University, Jim went on to...

Hildegard Anna Maupin

Hildegard Anna Maupin

Apr 1, 2022

Hildegard Maupin, 87, of Interlochen, died Friday, April 1, 2022.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 16, 2022, at Inland Baptist Church, in Interlochen, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel, is in charge...

Mary Louise Zimmerman

Mary Louise Zimmerman

Mar 31, 2022

Mary Louise Zimmerman, aka Mary from Meijer, entered the Gates of Heaven March 31, 2022.  She was released from her illness here on earth to be in a better place, with no more pain and suffering.

Mary was born July 8, 1943 in Lynn, Massachusetts.  She graduated from Medford High School in Medford, MA, in 1962. Her...

Edgar Averill Reeds

Edgar Averill Reeds

Mar 31, 2022

Edgar Averill Reeds, 76, of Hart, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born October 9, 1945, in Hart, the son of Darrell and Gertrude (Strong) Reeds.

Edgar was a proud member of the Western Michigan Old Engine Club in Scottville, and enjoyed volunteering his time to various organizations.

Edgar is survived by:...

John Wesley Osborn

John Wesley Osborn

Mar 31, 2022

John Wesley Osborn, 83, of Scottville, died Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Allegan, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born January 27, 1939, in Ludington, the son of Wesley and Laura (Madsen) Osborn.

John served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1962.  John retired in 2001 as a machined operator at Harsco Rail...

Charles Wesley Snyder

Charles Wesley Snyder

Mar 30, 2022

Charles Wesley Snyder IV, 49, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at his home. Wesley was born January 11, 1973, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the son of Charles III and Sharon (Conkright) Snyder.

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

Beacon Cremation...

Lyle David Sutton

Lyle David Sutton

Mar 29, 2022

Lyle D. Sutton, 74, went to be with his heavenly Father on March 29, 2022. He was born to Maxine Gary and Robert Sutton on May 22, 1947. At the young age of 18, Lyle joined the Army and served in the Vietnam War. He then years later proudly defending freedom again by serving in Desert Storm as a Army...

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