Obituary Listing

Dec 24, 2021

Michael Allen Harris, 57, passed away unexpectedly. Michael was born December 19, 1964. He married Lisa Andrew on September 2, 1989, and they raised two children, Jacob and Jessica Harris.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman from the time he was a small child. There was rarely a time when you would find him without a rod or...

Dec 23, 2021

Erwin James Plouhar, 91, of Ludington, died Thursday, December 23, 2021, at home.  He was born July 30, 1931, in Muskegon, the son of Andrew and Susan (Krisch) Plouhar.

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....

Dec 23, 2021

Paul Alvin Rusch, master carpenter, self-appointed genius, professional napper, and collector of "fine" treasures. Left behind a legacy of love, honesty and a million Copenhagen tins, seriously... Paul grew up with five sisters, not a moment of silence and limited time in the bathroom. His love for his sisters never ceased and molded him into a very protective and loving...

Dec 22, 2021

Thomas Lee Thomazin, 71, of Montague, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at the Leila and Cyrus Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  He was born September 23, 1950, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Duane Arnold and Idell (Metscher) Thomazin.

Tom was raised in Seneca, MO surrounded by his loving parents, brothers and sister, and many, many cousins....

Dec 21, 2021

Raymond Bruce Smith, age 80, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Ray was born October 8, 1941, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Clarence & Ruth (Omness) Smith.

Ray is survived by: his children, daughter, Tammy (Michael) Strzyzykowski, son, Jeffrey Smith, and son, Matthew Smith; grandchildren, David (Tarra) Smith, Amber...

Dec 20, 2021

Laurence "Larry" Michael Paluch, 69, of Montague, died unexpectedly Monday, December 20, 2021, in Monona, Wisconsin.  He was born February 15, 1952, in Detroit, the son of Mack and Helen (Kuba) Paluch.

Larry was a clinical psychologist for over forty years.  For twenty of those years he provided services to people with disabilities.  He also owned a...

Dec 20, 2021

Lee Ward Geil, 68, of Ludington, died Monday, December 20, 2021, at home.  He was born October 22, 1953, in Ludington.

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

Dec 18, 2021

William Ray Sedlacek, 73, of Kingsley, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, with his family by his side.  Bill was born July 17, 1948, in Traverse City, to Rudy and Vesta (Saxton) Sedlacek. He was a resident of Kingsley his entire life.

Bill was a graduate of Kingsley High School. Bill joined the Grand Traverse Rural Fire...

Dec 17, 2021

Anne L. Elliott, 76, of North Muskegon, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. She was born July 25, 1945, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Murray) Valliere.

During her life, Anne worked a variety of jobs, including central dispatch and the local Health Department from which she retired in 2004.

Anne is survived...

Dec 17, 2021

Robert "Bob" Anderson, 85, of Kewadin, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021.  He was born May 2, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Admiral and Ruby (Scott) Anderson.  He married the love of his life, Cleo (Wing) and the couple shared 51 years together.

Bob served in the US Army active duty from March 1, 1955,...

Dec 16, 2021

Charles Arthur Hendrickson, 83, of Custer, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born February 24, 1938, the son of Clifford and Mildred (Kickland) Hendrickson

Charles served his country in the US Army.  While stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Helga Emilie Buttner.  They were married at...

Dec 16, 2021

Kermit Ray Sensenbaugh, 89, of Kingsley, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 16, 2021, with his family by his side.  He was born on September 27, 1932, in Tretwood, Ohio, to Otis and Sadie (Waymare) Sensenbaugh. Kermit graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1950, and following enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving for six years.  He loved the woods, and enjoyed...

Dec 16, 2021

Charles George Martin, 87, of Traverse City, died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Culver Meadows Senior Living, in Traverse City, with his family by his side.  He was born December 6, 1934, in Iron Mountain, the son of Melvin and Elva (Castle) Martin Sr.

Charles was a proud Coast Guardsman, retiring in Traverse City after 20 years....

Dec 15, 2021

Marshall Duane Jorissen, 83, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was born May 15, 1938, in Detroit, the son of John and Nellie (Arnouts) Jorissen. Marshall was a graduate of Hart High School, but his real education came from a welder. After working as Head Sawyer at the former Shelby Sawmill, Marshall returned to his farming roots,...

Dec 15, 2021

Annette Mary Kowatch, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born September 27, 1936, in Manistee.

Cremation has taken place and interment services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in the summer.

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

Dec 15, 2021

Joseph "Big Joe" Ralph Schuster, 78, of Kingsley, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at home.  He was born September 2, 1943, in Traverse City, the son of Ralph and Rosaline (Hall) Schuster.

Joe was franchise owner for Pepperidge Farm, distributing bread and other baked goods from Grand Traverse County to the Mackinac Bridge.  Joe enjoyed farming and...

Dec 14, 2021

Nancy Louise Egeler, 83, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at home with her family by her side.  She was born August 1, 1938, in Lake Leelanau, the daughter of Orson and Serphine (LaCross) Belanger.

Nancy married Ronald Egeler in August 1956, and they were married 56 years before his passing.  She traveled with him...

Dec 11, 2021

Kaylynn Marie McCann, darling infant daughter of Andrew McCann and Kourtney West, was born still on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Kaylynn is survived by: her parents; her siblings, Blake Riddell, Colton West, Riley McCann, Kenzley McCann, and Jackson McCann; grandparents, Jeffrey and Debbie McCann Sr. of Shelby, and Christina Marie and Rogg Cox...

Dec 11, 2021

Ted Matthew McKissack, 89, of Mears, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021. He was born September 13, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Madison and Isabelle (Gruette) McKissack.

Ted proudly served his country and is a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed many facets of life, including owning and piloting a hot air balloon, sailing,...

Dec 10, 2021

Daniel R. Jobbins, 40, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born February 8, 1981, in Ludington, the son of Fred and Betty (Phillips) Jobbins.

Daniel is survived by: his son, Logan; seven brothers; and one sister.

Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Betty Jobbins.

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