Obituary Listing

Dec 10, 2021

Ann Marie Mujica, 68, of Ludington, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at home.  She was born September 15, 1953, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of George and Donna (Hanno) Steckel.

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

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

Dec 8, 2021

Timothy Randy Barker, 62, of Rothbury, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born March 31, 1959, in Muskegon, the son of George and Lucille (McGahan) Barker.

Tim was currently a machinist at Aludyne, where he had been employed for almost 27 years.  In his spare time, Tim was...

Dec 7, 2021

Louis Eugene Martin Jr., 73, of Mears, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus, in Muskegon.  He was born July 14, 1948, in Palmer, Massachusetts, the son of Louis and Marie (Curren) Martin Sr.

Louie was a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the US Navy.  He retired from Burnette Foods, in New Era,...

Dec 7, 2021

Stephen "Steve" VanPelt Mairs, 82, of Whitehall, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. He was born August 13, 1939, in New York, New York, the son of Robert and Oma Fae (VanPelt) Mairs.

Steve grew up in Providence, Rhode Island, and was both a scholar as well...

Dec 7, 2021

A proud veteran of the Vietnam War, Gregorio Treviño, is grieved by his family and friends. Greg left his physical body to become an angel to all of the many family members he cherished on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

Gregorio was born to Emma (Flores) and Praxedis Treviño on August 6, 1947 and graduated from Shelby High...

Dec 6, 2021

Kathleen Ann McKissack, 80, of Mears, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. She was born August 22, 1941, in Muskegon, the daughter of Gerrit and Loretta (Gallagher) Alderink.

Kathleen is well known from her work at Gale's IGA and running the concessions stand at Silver Lake Sand Dragway. She had also been employed for over 10 years...

Dec 6, 2021

Dorothy Helen Ford, 92, of Traverse City, died Monday, December 6, 2021.

No services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Dec 5, 2021

Sarah Nicole Ursiny, 22, of Hart, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at home with family by her side. She was born November 8, 1999, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Steven and Tonia (Williams) Poort.

Sarah was proud of being a para-professional at Hart Middle School, which was her dream job. She was previously a rural...

Dec 4, 2021

Joyce Mae Bernice Bohjanen, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Houghton, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living.  She was born May 25, 1930, in Elo, Michigan, the daughter of Emil and Lempi (Tollonen) Hendrickson.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,...

Dec 2, 2021

Michael Francis Parrish, 68, of Whitehall, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at home.  He was born January 22, 1953, in Muskegon, the son of Carl and Evelyn (Jaschek) Parrish Sr.

Mike was proud to be an AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician) in the US Air Force for 4 years until being honorably discharged in 1976.

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Nov 30, 2021

Kenneth L. Aldrich, 79, of Kingsley, died quietly in his sleep, on November 30, 2021, at Munson Medical Center.  He was born September 14, 1942, in Traverse City, Michigan, the only child of Claire V. and Olive (Haskin) Aldrich.

He was a lifetime resident of Traverse City before moving to Kingsley upon his retirement.  On August 21,...

Nov 30, 2021

Bonnie Mae Manville, 73, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born June 2, 1948, in Wexford County, the daughter of Elmer and Irene (Allen) Wemple.

Bonnie worked in laundry at Bortz Heath Care of Traverse City for 24 years.  She was a loving and devoted wife, sister,...

Nov 30, 2021

John Ray Eppley, 57, of Grawn, died Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at home with his family by his side.  He was born November 5, 1964, in Eastpointe, Michigan, the son of Clarence "Tiny" Eppley Sr. and Diane Eppley.

In his free time, John liked to hunt, fish, camp, and be outside.  Most of all, he loved to...

Nov 29, 2021

Randy Scott Lentz, 64, of Pentwater, died Monday, November 29, 2021, at home.  He was born September 27, 1957, in Hart.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Nov 28, 2021

Hector Francisco "Chiquilin" Vasquez-Melchor, 23, of Shelby, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 16, 1998, in Muskegon, the son of Lazaro and Yesenia (Vasquez) Madrigal.

Hector was a loving family man and friend to many. He was always happy and always showed empathy for people. ...

Nov 28, 2021

Charles Eugene Egeler, affectionately known as "Chef Charles," passed away at his home in Kewadin, Michigan, on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born August 19, 1952, in Ann Arbor to Erwin and Ann Egeler.

In his early years he was known to his Grandma Laura as her "Little Chuckins." With an eagerness for knowledge, Charles graduated...

Nov 27, 2021

Leonard Ward Kester, 77, of Kingsley, died Saturday, November 27, 2021.

No services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Nov 27, 2021

Todd Eugene Schuster, 50, of Alma, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27, 2021.  He was born August 7, 1971, in Alma, the son of Joseph and Beverly (Hendges) Schuster.

Todd was a wonderful and caring son, brother, uncle, and friend.  He brought laughter to every gathering and was always there for anyone who needed him.  Todd...

Nov 27, 2021

Carolyn Goff died on November 27, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1938, to Henry and Evelyn Hanna, who she joined in meeting their Lord and Savior.

Carolyn grew up in Acme, Michigan, and pursued a career in nursing until she married Lowell Goff in 1957.  They were married for 64 years. Her first twelve years...

Nov 25, 2021

Ronald "Ron: Wiley, longtime resident of Kewadin, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the age of 87.  He was surrounded by family, laughter, the retelling of fishing adventures, and love.

Ron was both in 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Joseph Wiley and Frances (Roberts) Wiley.  As a young boy, his first job was working as...