Mildred "Millie" Eleanor Kott
Oct 20, 2021
Mildred Eleanor Pillen-Kott, 94, of Traverse City, passed at home, Wednesday, October 20,2021. She was born July 3, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Albert and Clarabelle (Randall) Myers.
Millie was married to the love of her life, Donald Pillen, from 1946 until his death in 1971.  Together they had five children.  She was married to Peter C....
Charleen Judy
Oct 19, 2021
Charleen Judy, 84, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at The Villa at Traverse Point. She was born July 28, 1937, in Carson Hill, California, the daughter of Charles and Shirley (White) Kammerer.
Charleen loved to travel. She and her husband, Ivan, purchased a motorhome and spent a couple years traveling the country. When they...
James "Jim" F. Mckenna
Oct 19, 2021
James (Jim) F. McKenna, 89, of Interlochen, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born April 15, 1932, in Toledo, Ohio, to John E. McKenna and Letha E. (Foreman) McKenna.
Jim grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and starting at the age of seven, spent his summers up at Green Lake in Interlochen. Jim graduated from Arthur...
Orlan M. Wilber
Oct 18, 2021
Orlan M. Wilber died peacefully Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions, Traverse City, MI. He is survived by his wife of 68 yrs. Joan (Berean) Wilber and their children, Cheryl R. McCurdy, Toledo, OH and David M. Wilber, Oceanside, CA.  Preceding him in death was their son, Mark H. Wilber.  He is also survived by his...
Alden Russell Petersen
Oct 16, 2021
Alden Russell Petersen, 96, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at home. He was born June 27, 1925, in Ludington, the son of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen.
Alden was a graduate of Ludington High School, class of 1944, after which he immediately entered the US Navy where he served in the gulf pacific. During...
Jeremy Jason Fogg
Oct 15, 2021
Jeremy Jason Fogg, age 43, left this world on October 15, 2021. He was born December 28, 1977, in Shelby, Michigan.
Jeremy is survived by: his mother and step-father, Margaret and Chris Farmer; his brother, Martin (Jacqueline) Kropf; and his nephew, Leo Randall. He was loved by all who knew him and he never met a stranger....
Patrick Joseph Grieve
Oct 14, 2021
Patrick J. Grieve, 32, passed away October 14, 2021, at his home. Patrick was born December 25, 1988, in Muskegon, the son of Richard Jr. and Patricia DeCheney.
Patrick worked at Big Boy in Ludington as a server. He loved camping, playing cards, going to auctions, and spending time with family and friends.
Patrick is...
H. Warren Tibbitts
Oct 14, 2021
Warren Tibbitts, 96, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born December 27, 1924, in Millinocket, Maine, the son of Howard and Mary (Sears) Tibbitts.
Warren proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps, was a veteran of World War II, and a lifetime member of the White Lake VFW Post 3256. Being...
Catherine Ada Petterson
Oct 13, 2021
Catherine Ada Petterson died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Lake Michigan Senior Living (LMSL), Ludington, where she had been a resident since March. As part of end-of-life planning, in 1992, she had filled out an obituary form, declaring her "length of terminal illness: short." And as it turned out, she was a patient of Elara Caring Hospice only 2½...
Estelle Bernadine Roelofs
Oct 13, 2021
Estelle Bernadine Roelofs, 87, of Lake Ann, died Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Culver Meadows Senior Living in Traverse City. She was born December 6, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Jacoba (Kist) Fischer.
When her children were young, Estelle worked as a school bus driver in Jenison. She later moved to Lake Ann...
Robert "Bob" John Normoyle
Oct 13, 2021
Robert "Bob" John Normoyle, age 83, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 21, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Patricia (nee Hickey) Normoyle, who preceded him in death.
Bob served 4 years in the US Navy, then started Ridge Plumbing Co. in 1963. In...
Edna Louise Fargo
Oct 11, 2021
Edna Louise Fargo went to be with the Lord on October 11, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born May 18, 1930, in Boyne City, the daughter of Osta and James Phillips, and grew up in Ludington. Edna will be remembered by all who knew her for her bright smile and sweet disposition. Edna met Walter Henry Fargo...
Gary Dale Halbower Sr.
Oct 11, 2021
Gary Dale Halbower Sr., 72, of Hesperia, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born July 23, 1949, in Muskegon, the son of Byron and Marion (Tackett) Halbower.
Gary is survived by: his children, Sherry Valdez, Gary Dale Halbower Jr., Dawn Marie Halbower, Crystal Anderson, Tanya...
Duane Larry Johnson
Oct 10, 2021
Duane Larry Johnson, 85, of Michigamme, formerly of Hart and Ontonagon, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born July 11, 1936, in East Tawas City, the son of Maurice and Dorothy (May) Johnson.
Duane grew up farming in the Hart area, and later became a truck driver before moving to Ontonagon and later settling in...
Gwen Wanda Nelson
Oct 8, 2021
Gwen Wanda Nelson, 74, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021. She was born November 25, 1946, in Muskegon, the daughter of George and Vivian (Brown) Nelson.
Gwen was an educator with Reeths-Puffer High School for 30 years. She had a love for theatre, especially the White Lake Playhouse, and traveling.
Gwen is survived...
Michael Lee Oszust
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Michael Lee Oszust passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 45 years old.
After graduating from Ludington High School, Michael found enjoyment in over-the-road truck driving and most recently he was employed by Whitehall Industries.
He was a lover of the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and boating,...
Jacqueline Jean Wiggins
Oct 3, 2021
Jacqueline Jean Wiggins, 89, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home. She was born April 18, 1932, in Grawn, the daughter of Louis C. and Irene (Newburn) Barnard.
Jacqueline was a member of the Don Rea VFW #8846, where her and her family volunteered often. She also enjoyed playing bingo, going to the...
Jerry Lynn Evans
Oct 1, 2021
Jerry Lynn Evans, 71, of Traverse City, died Friday, October 1, 2021.
Services will be held at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Jerry Lynn Evans
Oct 1, 2021
Jerry Lynn Evans, 71, of Traverse City, formerly of Wellston, died Friday, October 1, 2021.
Private services have been held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Richard R. Snyder
Oct 1, 2021
Richard R. "Dick" Snyder, 88, of North Muskegon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 1, 2021. He was born December 19, 1932, in Whitley County, Indiana, to Harry and Emma (Rupley) Snyder. He moved to the area in 1957, following the marriage to his first wife, Vera M. Buckley. On July 3, 1970, he married...
