Kyarra Jordan Foster
May 30, 2022
Kyarra Jordan Foster, 23, of Montague, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born January 8, 1999, in Muskegon, the daughter of Star (Rose) Maddox and Bryan Foster.
Kyarra was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and granddaughter. She enjoyed being outside, camping, going to the beach, and her beloved dog, Nala.
Kyarra is survived...
Grace Marie Todd
May 29, 2022
Grace Marie Todd, 89, of Montague, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born April 27, 1933, in Muskegon, the daughter of Verner and Jeanette (Lovendahl) Wikman.
Grace worked for the family-owned business, Todd Pharmacy, while teaching at Montague Area Public Schools for 33 years. She also had many hobbies, including golf, bowling, and...
Michael Allen Rose
May 29, 2022
Michael Allen Rose, 68, of Vassar, Michigan - a beloved husband, father, teacher, and servant - died while visiting his happy place at a family cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan, May 29, 2022.
His last trip began with a happy heart because of his rapid recovery from knee replacement surgery. He went out on a...
Sherrie Lynn Best
May 29, 2022
Sherrie Lynn best, 59, of Saranac, Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother and Friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1962, in Shelby, the daughter of Martin B. Best and Loretta J. Robbins-Best-Miller.
Sherrie is survived by: her children, Ryan (Sarah) Calton, Brandon (Jess) Calton and Aron Calton; her mother,...
Priscilla Ann Thompson
May 28, 2022
Priscilla Ann Thompson, an amazing woman who was so devoted to her family and friends, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Her love and compassion for others was evident through her work as a nurse at the Osteopathic Hospital and as a teacher's aide at TBA. Priscilla was born in January 1935 to Harold and Marion Walkley in Frankfort,...
Brian Joseph Farkas
May 28, 2022
Brian Joseph Farkas, 53, of Traverse City, died Saturday, May 28, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. He was born August 2, 1968, in Royal Oak, the son of Bernard and Mary Ellen (Linsell) Marzley.
Brian was a hardworking husband, father, and son. He started a long and successful career in the welding industry at 15-years-old. Brian was...
John R Staats
May 27, 2022
John R Staats, 81, of Petosky, Michigan, died on Thursday, May 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Cristina, of over 56 years; his children, Liz (Allen) Burt of Mackinac Island and Bill (Leslie) Staats of Powell, Ohio;Â grandchildren, Sean and Katie of Mackinac Island, and Kyle of Powell, Ohio. He will be fondly remembered by his amateur radio...
Hildegard Heykoop
May 26, 2022
Hildegard Heykoop, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born January 6, 1937, in Karlsruhe, Germany, to Viktor and Elise (Hansler) Weber.
Hildegard met the love of her life, Gordon Heykoop, while he was stationed with the US Army in Germany. Gordon spotted Hildegard while at the Fashing Parade and decided he had...
Donald Fred Petolick
May 26, 2022
Donald Fred Petolick, 62, of Whitehall, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
Don was born on August 18, 1959, to Donald John and Kay Marie (Anderson) Petolick in Anaheim, California. He married his soulmate, Debbie, on April 9, 1988.
Don was a loving husband and father who thrived on being busy and took pride...
Thomas Anthony Bosse
May 25, 2022
Thomas (Tom) Anthony Bosse, 58, of Hart, passed away May 25, 2022. He was born March 1, 1964, in Shelby, Michigan, the son of Mark Sr. and Nellie (Czarny) Bosse.
Tom enjoyed playing frisbee golf, working on cars, and walking in the great outdoors, especially during morel and fishing season. He was always willing to lend a...
James Dale Schramm
May 25, 2022
James Dale Schramm, 80, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at home, surrounded by his wife and two daughters.
He was born on August 18, 1941, in Hart, the son of Frank and Florence (Morse) Schramm.
Jim and Dorothy (Honeck) married on October 14, 1993, and enjoyed 29 argument-free years together.
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William Robert Faria
May 24, 2022
William Robert ("Bill" & "Butch") Faria died peacefully May 24, 2022, with family at his side.
Bill was born in Detroit, Michigan February 25, 1925, to Thora (Fjeld) and Anthony Faria, both of whom immigrated to the United States in 1915 from Norway and British Guiana, respectively.
Bill had an active childhood during which he...
Carl Daniel Morat
May 23, 2022
C. Daniel Morat, 82, of Mears, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born October 29, 1939, in Hart, the son of Carl J. and Leota (Schlaht) Morat.
In accordance with Carl's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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Ann J. Paulsen
May 22, 2022
Ann J. (Koch) Paulsen, 74, of Bitely, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born November 13, 1947, in Colfax Township, Oceana County, Michigan, to George and Irma (Sanders) Koch.
Ann loved her animals, and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, sewing and knitting, and drawing and painting.
Ann is survived by: her children, Shawn (Aiken)...
Jerry Allen Oppman
May 22, 2022
Jerry Allen Oppman, 55, of Montague, formerly of Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born October 9, 1966, in Berea, Ohio, to Stella and Joseph Oppman.
Jerry attended Brunswick High School. He was a roofer and painter most of his life and...
Rhonda Lynn Allen
May 21, 2022
Rhonda Lynn Allen, 58, of Walkerville, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born in Long Beach, California, on January 11, 1964.
We love you, you'll be missed. Rest in Peace.
In accordance with Rhonda's wishes, no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is...
Roger William Starr
May 21, 2022
Roger William Starr, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Sand Lake, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022 at home. He was born June 22, 1946, in Sand Lake, Michigan, the son of Joel and F. Marian (Ashley) Starr.
Roger was very proud of his service in the US Army as an Infantry Sergeant in the VietNam War where...
Gerald A. Krajenke
May 20, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) A. Krajenke, 83, of Traverse City, died peacefully Friday, May 20, 2022 with children at his side.
Jerry was born on January 23, 1939, to Edward and Helen Dorothy (Shultz) Krajenke in Detroit, Michigan. He joined the Air Force February 9,1956 to proudly serve his country.
He was a talented carpenter and worked...
Gregory Francis Mund
May 19, 2022
Gregory Francis Mund, 70, of Montague, passed away late in the evening of Thursday, May 19, 2022, after an endured bout with pancreatic cancer. He was born January, 15, 1952, the son of Robert and Lillian (Machovsky) Mund. Gregory spent his career in environmental and agriculture conservation. He worked closely with many in the community to improve the wetlands of...
Lori Ann Kleinjans
May 18, 2022
Lori Ann Kleinjans, 48, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022, surrounded by beautiful flowers and her loving family. Lori was born November 2, 1973, to Dennis and Erma Kamrowski. Growing up on a small farm in New Era with her four other siblings, Lori was an active and intelligent child that loved nature, sports, and family. Starting...
