Obituary Listing

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...

Mar 3, 2022

In Loving Memory of Julia (Horan) Lanning, age 97, who passed away March 3, 2022. She was born February 1, 1925, to Thomas and Barbara Horan, in Cheboygan, Michigan. She was one of 10 children. Julia graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1943.  After graduation she went to work at Continental Motors. Julia married Ted Lanning on January 15,...

Mar 1, 2022

Lora Juanita Lamb, 73, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, while traveling in Florida. She was born November 16, 1948, in Detroit.

Lora owned and operated Charlie's Marina, in Pentwater, alongside her husband, Charlie, for over 30 years. She also enjoyed traveling, especially to the boat races in Key West, camping in Florida, and going...

Feb 28, 2022

Clara I. Flores, 64, loving mother of four, and adoring wife to husband, Jose G. Flores, passed away February 28, 2022.

Clara was loving, caring, generous, and kind. She loved God so much.

Clara is survived by: her husband, Jose G. Flores; three children, Juan R. Rios, Oralia E. Rios, and Jahaziel J. Flores; grandkids,...

Feb 28, 2022

Courtland Whitney Manns, 70, of Whitehall, passed away, February 28, 2022. He was born November 9, 1951, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the son of Paul and Nora (Knight) St. Onge.

Courtland "Court" received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University and was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He was a Certified Public Accountant which led him...

Feb 28, 2022

Roger Harold Frederick Presuhn, 68, of Hart, died Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born May 3, 1953, in Le Mars, Iowa,  the son of Harold and Dorothy Presuhn. Roger was a loving husband and father of five children.

On January 18, 1985, Roger married his sweetheart, Debra Gordon of Sioux City, Iowa, his beloved wife of...

Feb 27, 2022

Vicki Sue Gates, 59, of Baldwin, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends, due to the sudden onset of a terminal illness.  She was born March 11, 1962, in Kalamazoo, to George and Virginia (Penny) Perse.

Vicki's greatest accomplishment in life was the birthing and raising of her five...

Feb 26, 2022

Philis Darlene Gardner, 73, of Buckley, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at home with her family by her side.  She was born April 29, 1948, in Gaylord, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Weese) Traylor Sr.

Philis enjoyed the outdoors and all Northern Michigan had to offer.  She could often be found tending to her gardens, cooking...

Feb 24, 2022

Richard John Burfiend, 86, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Richard was a simple man who loved his family, a good campfire, and had a passion for watching dirt track racing.

He was a veteran having served SIX years in the United States Air Force. He also worked for...

Feb 24, 2022

Donald Sylvester Mitchell, 80, of Ludington, passed away February 24, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born May 18, 1941, in Frankfort, the son of Vincent and Vida Fargo.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge...

Feb 23, 2022

Joan M. (Bird) Slocum, was born July 28, 1942, just minutes before her twin sister, Jean (deceased 2015), to the late Pearl and Gene Bird. The twins became big sisters to Dale Bird and the late Don Bird. On June 24, 1959, Joan married Kenneth G. Slocum, and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary just days before Ken's death in...

Feb 21, 2022

Thomas Michael Spasich, 71, of Kewadin, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022.  He was born April 8, 1950, the son of Louis T. and LaFonna (Juniper) Spasich.

Tom married Margaret Waszewski on April 10, 1971.  The couple left Michigan in 1983, moved to New Mexico for ten years, and then onto Las Vegas, where they remained until...

Feb 20, 2022

Audrey Marcella Smith, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on the Lord's Day, Sunday, February 20, 2022, surrounded by her six children, and was also blessed to have Fr. George Ethappiri at her side. She is our Forever Angel.

Audrey was born at home in Hesperia, Michigan, on September 19, 1935,...

Feb 20, 2022

Lenore Ann Kalif Weber passed away in the early hours of February 20, 2022, in Traverse City, Michigan. Lenore was born December 11, 1936, in Detroit. She was raised in a multigenerational and food-centric Lebanese household. Her first language was Arabic; she was also adept with French and Latin. Though the nuns at Sacred Heart couldn't cure her of...