Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2021

Dennis "Denny" Allan Blonshine, 68, of Traverse City, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at home with his beloved wife by his side.  He was born April 4, 1953, in Traverse City, the son of Russell and Frances (Harrigan) Blonshine.

Denny drove truck most of his life, retiring from The Concrete Service in 2016.  He worked hard to...

Dec 26, 2021

Joe Terrell, 85, of Traverse City, departed this earthly home on December 26, 2021. Joe was born October 17, 1936, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Much of his childhood was spent in Lynn, Alabama. After graduating from Southgate High School in California, Joe joined the United States Navy.  A great naval memory was the tradition of jumping off the side of the...

Dec 26, 2021

Donald C. Katara, 79, of Rapid City, passed away December 26, 2021.  He was born September 16, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, son of Joe and Dorothy (Baker) Katara.

Don graduated from Riverside High School in Chicago, in 1960, and then was employed by the LaGrange Post Office, where he became Postmaster, and eventually retired.

In...

Dec 25, 2021

Gayle Lee Estlund. Born February 6, 1956. Died December 25, 2021.

Our beloved sister passed this holiday after a lingering illness. She will be sadly missed by her large extended family. All of our love and prayers go with her.

The Estlund Family

Dec 24, 2021

Michael James Pierce, 52, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born February 14, 1969, in Hart, the son of Russell and Bertha (Raynor) Pierce.

Michael was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding motorcycles, and recently took up golfing. He also enjoyed...

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.