Philip D. Ceton
Jan 18, 2022
Philip D. Ceton, 81, was called home by our Lord on January 18, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Phil graduated from Central High School in Grand Rapids, then Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. After honorably serving in the U.S. Navy Phil started his business career in printing.
Phil was the consummate...
Anne Stone Lichliter
Jan 18, 2022
Anne (Stone) Lichliter, 70, of Glen Arbor, Michigan, passed away January 18, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bruce, her devoted husband of 40 years, was by her side.
She is survived by her beloved nephew and niece, Scott Lowery of Richfield Connecticut, and Anne (Lowery) Peterson of Lake Tahoe, California, and their families.
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Douglas Lee Hansen
Jan 17, 2022
Douglas Lee Hansen, 77, of Ludington, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at home. He was born June 22, 1944, in Ludington, the son of James and Alice (Semple) Hansen.
Doug served in the US Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1965.
Doug retired in 2006 from HarbisonWalker International where he had been employed for...
Richard Witzke
Jan 17, 2022
Richard Witzke, loving father, doting grandfather, and loyal friend to many, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.
Richard was born in Chicago on March 19, 1944, and the family moved to Montague in 1952. He was from the Montague Class of 1963 where he made many lifelong friends. Rich and Carol (Riggs) married August 27,1966, and had...
Pastor Gary Lee Gladfelter
Jan 16, 2022
Pastor Gary Gladfelter's legacy did not come to an end with his death. Gary met his Savior on January 16, 2022, at the age of 65. He was a loving husband to his wife Peggy, devoted dad to three children, Alicia, Candace and Micah, and adoring "Poppy" to five grandchildren, Ayden, Ella, Emery, Norah, and Piper. He lived a...
Lorraine Phyllis Keson
Jan 16, 2022
Lorraine Phyllis Keson, age 101, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1920, in Fountain, Michigan, the daughter of Dow & Adele (Tauch) Johnson.
She was married on April 8, 1941 to Walter Keson who preceded her in death in February of 1977.
Lorraine was...
Daphne Smith
Jan 16, 2022
Daphne Smith, a missionary for Jesus, and loving wife, mother, and grandmother died unexpectedly on January 16, 2022, at the age of 64, at Butterworth Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids.
Daphne is survived by: her husband of 43 years, David; their five children, David (Holly), Christopher, Daniel (Elyse), Julianna, and Patricia.
Daphne was born in...
Charles Milo Hutchinson
Jan 13, 2022
Charles Milo Hutchinson, 86, of Hart, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born August 2, 1935, in Ravenna, the son of Milo and Hazel (Lobdell) Hutchinson.
Charles moved to Muskegon and graduated from Muskegon High School class of 1954. While in high school, he worked a few years at Plumb's grocery store. Following high school,...
Dorothy Nienhuis
Jan 12, 2022
Dorothy Nienhuis, 96, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born February 2, 1925, in Hudsonville, the daughter of Theodore and Wilhelmina (Christiaans) Weyenberg.
"So then I must lose myself and give myself over to Him so His power may be released in me. Then it isn't me but God working in me. And...
Leon Eugene Kaiser Jr.
Jan 11, 2022
Leon Eugene Kaiser Jr., 91, of Kingsley, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born September 4, 1930, in Elk Rapids, the son of Leon and Reva (Wilson) Kaiser. He would often mention to whomever that he was an Elk Rapids Native.
Leon lived a full life. He was...
George "Bob" Robert Bryan Freemire
Jan 11, 2022
George "Bob" Robert Bryan Freemire, 52, of Interlochen, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 12, 2022. He was born August 4, 1969, in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of George and Mary (Baughman) Freemire.
Bob was a wild child. He always wanted to go faster. He was fearless like that.
He was a loving son...
Helen Lucille Baker
Jan 11, 2022
Helen Lucille Baker, 79, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 31, 1942, in Greenville, the daughter of Nathan and Iva (Varney) VanHoose.
Helen retired from Frigidaire in Greenville, where she had been employed for over 20 years. In her spare time, Helen enjoyed sewing,...
G. "De" Deloris Allen
Jan 10, 2022
Deloris Allen, 81, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing Center.
De was born on July 13, 1940, in Springfield Township, Kalkaska County, Michigan, to Orris Edward and Gwendolyn Marie (Sewell) Williams. She graduated from Manton School District. She worked with her dad on her family's farm for many...
Susan Castor
Jan 9, 2022
Susan "Susie" Castor, 77, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 21, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Dorothy (Krupka) Hoenigman.
Susie attended Saint Elizabeth's School of Nursing on the campus of Purdue University where she met her husband, Mike. She dedicated the...
Lorene Velma Duell
Jan 7, 2022
Lorene Velma Duell, 86, of Kingsley, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born February 19, 1935, in Kingsley, the daughter of Charles "Ben" and Wilma (Riley) Church.
Lorene worked at the Traverse City State Hospital. She held various housekeeping and nursing positions, carpooling to work with her husband, Fred,...
Steven "Steve" Clarence Dean
Jan 6, 2022
Steven "Steve" Clarence Dean, 56, of Kingsley, died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born July 21, 1965, in Traverse City, the son of Frank and Evelynne (Ingersoll) Dean.
Steve worked hard to provide for his family, working as a logger and in the oil fields. He was an...
Ernesto Vela
Jan 6, 2022
Ernesto Vela, age 44, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, after a hard fought health battle. He was born October 29, 1977, in Shelby, the son of Valentin Sr. and Juanita (Flores) Vela.
Ernie, as he was often known, was an avid sports enthusiast; a die-hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Michigan Wolverines, and...
Joel Reynolds Caskey
Jan 6, 2022
Joel Reynolds Caskey passed on the evening of Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Traverse City, Michigan surrounded by his wife and family. Joel was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 7, 1952. He was a graduate of Grosse Pointe University School in 1970 and Hillsdale College in 1974 where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He...
Jo Anne E. Markavitch
Jan 5, 2022
Jo Anne E. Markavitch, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at home. She was born May 5, 1932, in Muskegon, the daughter of Lawrence and Mabel (Kenney) Buitendorp.
Jo Anne worked at the S.D. Warren Paper Company in Muskegon for many years. In 1965, she married Thomas Markavitch. They lived in several towns throughout Michigan...
Andrea Lynn Hummer
Jan 5, 2022
Andrea Lynn Hummer, 37, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at home after a short battle with cancer. Â She was born June 24, 1984, in Elkhart, Indiana.
Andrea worked for Dimensions Unlimited and Yada Yada Resale. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts and watching John Wayne movies. Andrea was a member of the Area...
