Obituary Listing

Mar 16, 2022

Richard John Christians, 79, of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was born March 23, 1942, in Elmira, New York, the son of John and Maude Christians.

Richard was a member of Calvary Church, in Grand Rapids, and enjoyed attending Worship on Wednesday with the Go Getters and his friends.

Richard is...

Mar 15, 2022

Dennis C. Wilson, 76, of Twin Lake, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Dennis was born on July 17, 1945, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Donald C. Wilson and Edna L. Dawson.  He married Lana Meyers September 12, 1965; she preceded him in death May 29, 1975.  He...

Mar 14, 2022

Barbara Jean Henigan, 92, of Kingsley, formerly of Buckley, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.  She was born July 17, 1929, in Ferndale, the daughter of Ralph and Donna (Stack) Liddle.

Barbara was a member of the Rebecca Lodge #402 in Mesick, reaching the degree of Silver Star.  In addition to...

Mar 13, 2022

Ruth "Delight" Farah, 93, of Lodi, California, passed away March 13, 2022.

A full obituary with service information will be posted soon.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 12, 2022

John C. Huizenga, 79, of the White Lake Area was peacefully received into God's arms Saturday, March 12, 2022, surrounded by family.  John was born at home on January 4, 1943, in Allendale, the son of Cornelius J. Huizenga and Josephine Aerts.

John was a graduate of Muskegon High School, class of 1961.  After high school, he...

Mar 12, 2022

Julia Olszewski, 87, of Buckley, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at home with her family beside her. She was born on September 5, 1934 in Kingsley, Michigan, the daughter of Orlin Hall and Beatrice Weatherby. Julia spent her last 70 years married to her love, A. Joseph Olszewski.

Julia was well known and loved by her...

Mar 11, 2022

David Dillan Jager, 34, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022. He was born September 24, 1987, the youngest and only son of Karen Star (Kahl) Jager and David Wayne Jager. In his 34 years on Earth, David's "larger than life" personality attracted many people who came to know and love him, and become a part of his social circle...

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...