Obituary Listing

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.

A Celebration of Life...

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. ...