Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 19, 2022

Sandra Kay Brooks, 80, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born June 29, 1941, in Williamston, Michigan, the daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Luscia) Taylor.

Sandra married Reg Brooks and raised their 3 children in Saginaw where she also managed a credit reporting business.  Afterwards, Sandra...

Feb 16, 2022

Robert L. "Bob" Cederquist Sr., 81, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home. He was born June 26, 1940, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Florence (Deymann) Cederquist.

Bob retired from Muskegon County Wastewater Management. He was an active communicant member of St. James Catholic Church in Montague.

In 1997,...

Feb 16, 2022

Dawn Marie Waycaster, of Mears, Michigan, age 62, died Wednesday February 16, 2022, at Mercy Health Hospital in Muskegon. In accordance with Dawn's wishes, cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date; one in Mears, Michigan, and one in Flint, Michigan, with Pastor Dennis Rouse officiating. Dawn was born July 1,...

Feb 16, 2022

Tim LeMahieu, 70, of Mears, went home to be with his Lord on February 16, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born on July 8, 1951, to Warren and Josephine (Vreeke) LeMahieu.

Tim was blessed with a joyful, optimistic, and adventurous spirit. He loved people unconditionally and liked to make them laugh.  Tim graduated...

Feb 15, 2022

Eric Kincaid Peters, 59, of Grand Haven, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born July 29, 1962, in Hart, the son of Beryl Sr. and Nancy (Knowles) Peters.

Eric was a jokester that always loved making people laugh. He enjoyed people watching, being at the Grand Haven Channel, and listening to music. He also enjoyed...

Feb 15, 2022

Gerald Verschueren, 83, of Hart, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 15, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan.

Gerald (Jerry) was born on April 28, 1938, to John and Mary Verschueren, and he was the first of two children.

He attended and graduated from Hart High School in 1956 and immediately joined the United...

Feb 14, 2022

Pamela Marie Ingle, 60, of Rothbury, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, after a battle with chronic kidney disease. She passed away with her loving family by her side. Pam was born November 17, 1961, in Shelby, the daughter of Fred Arbogast and the late Eva Carol (Henry) Arbogast.

Pam was a graduate of Whitehall High School,...

Feb 13, 2022

Francis "Fran" Robert Bailly passed into the arms of his Savior on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 89. He passed just in time to spend Valentine's Day with his wife, Debby, who died in 2018 after 65 years of marriage.

Fran farmed apples, cherries, and asparagus in Oceana County for many years. He was...

Feb 11, 2022

She was given the name Ann Lorraine Warrick when she was born May 21, 1933. She was the third child of parents Paul George Warrick and Martha Helena (Pakarinen/Baker) Warrick. Like so many others, she grew up during the Depression period and then during World War II. She graduated from high school, Lincoln High, in Warren (previously Van Dyke),...

Feb 11, 2022

Amy Bree Eastway, 41, of Shelby, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Amy was born in Ludington on September 28, 1980, to Doris Eastway. She graduated from Ludington High School. Amy worked a short time for Dimensions. She loved to do arts, crafts and sewing, and loved giving those things to others. Amy will be remembered for her bright...

Feb 9, 2022

Terry Leroy Sanderson, 72, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2022 with both his daughters by his side. He was born January 22, 1950, in Saginaw, the son of Max and Mary (Baudoux) Sanderson.

Terry was an amazing human. He loved his family, and his grandkids and dogs were his greatest joys. "It's a very...

Feb 9, 2022

Jon Emmons Wayne, 76, of Kewadin, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was born September 25, 1945, the son of Max and Rita (Ostrye) Wayne.

Jon graduated from Farmington High School in 1964, and then served in the US Army, during the Vietnam era, where he received the Purple Heart Medal.  He moved to Kewadin, Michigan,...

Feb 9, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Darris Lundberg, 56, of Pentwater, went Home on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.  He was born October 31, 1965, in Ludington, the son of Donald and Donna (Vance) Lundberg.

Danny was known for his love of wearing shorts, tank tops and mardi gras beads to match.  He had a precious heart and touched many lives. He...