Obituary Listing

Oct 23, 2021

Diana F. Darrow, age 70, of Montague, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021. She was born March 22, 1951, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was the daughter of Howard F. and Florence B. (Thompson) Darrow.

During Diana's life, she worked both as a caregiver for the elderly, and also caretaker for many pet owners in the...

Oct 23, 2021

Ronald M. Runyan, 65, of Interlochen, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Brenda, and step-son Tim Trowbridge.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Oct 22, 2021

David "Dave" L. Benner, 83, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. He was born in Miamisburg, Ohio, March 30, 1938, to Robert R. and Catherine (Weidle) Benner. Dave graduated from Whitehall High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. On September 5, 1964, he married Sharon Sorensen and they were happily married for 57 years. Dave was...

Oct 21, 2021

Florence Marie Moon, 93, of Interlochen, died Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel.  Interment will follow in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home....

Oct 20, 2021

Mary Lou Szejbach, 76, of Elk Rapids, died suddenly Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born June 1945, in Traverse City, the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Bobolz) Szejbach.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Elk Rapids.  She was a longtime member of Calvary Lutheran Church, in Elk Rapids, where...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...