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Terry Lynn Wood

Terry Lynn Wood

Aug 13, 2021

Terry Lynn Wood, 64, of Rothbury, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born July 18, 1957, in Muskegon, the son of James and Iris (Peters) Wood.

Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing, bonfires, and listening to Tom Petty. He liked to drink, smoke, and have a good time with his family and friends.

Terry...

Delora Ann Webster

Delora Ann Webster

Aug 10, 2021

Delora Ann Webster, passed away August 10, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born August 11, 1931, in Whitehall, the daughter of Frank and Lottie (Sullivan) Deneke, and was a Whitehall resident most of her life until she moved to live with her daughter in Oregon; she was back in the White Lake area visiting friends and family...

Donna Stanton

Donna Stanton

Aug 10, 2021

Donna Stanton was born on March 31, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Margaret Chinberg and died on August 10, 2021, in Leland, Michigan.  Donna grew up in Kenilworth IL attending New Trier High School where she met her husband of 63 years, Terry Stanton. Together they attended Miami of Ohio University, married, and raised four children in...

Samuel "Joe" Joseph Timmerman

Samuel "Joe" Joseph Timmerman

Aug 7, 2021

Samuel Joseph "Joe" Timmerman, 66, of Shelby, died Saturday, August 7, 2021, at home.  He was born May 19, 1955, in Muskegon, the son of Harold and Cora (Kenny) Timmerman.

Joe worked as a custodian for Muskegon Public Schools for over 20 years.  Afterward he worked in maintenance at the McDonalds in Hart.  In his spare time,...

Howard Ecker Iii

Howard Ecker Iii

Aug 5, 2021

Howard Ecker III, age 94 of Glendale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Neah-ta-wanta, Michigan.

Howard (aka: Butch, Walter) is survived by: his wife Dorothy of 65 years; son, Howard (Bucky) Ecker IV, and daughters, Beth Ecker (Paul) and Susan Charlton (David).

Preceding him in death was his grandson, Andy Breidenbach....

Rosemary Beth Wade

Rosemary Beth Wade

Aug 5, 2021

Rosemary passed after a long life and battle with COPD. Surviving are her daughter, Deb of Elk Rapids; grandaughter, April Petersen of Spring Lake, Michigan; her grandson, Drake Petersen of Sparta, Michigan; beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends. Please feel free to join us in celebration of a long life. Memorials appreciated to Heartland Hospice, or Cherryland Humane Society

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June Maxine Dalzell

June Maxine Dalzell

Aug 3, 2021

June Maxine Dalzell, 93, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, with family by her side.  She was born June 16, 1928, in Buckley, the daughter of Hiram and Ella (Casler) Ransom.

June worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring from Flint General Hospital.  June loved the outdoors; she...

William "Skip" Voss

William "Skip" Voss

Aug 2, 2021

William Edward Voss (Skip), 67, passed away in his sleep at his South Boardman, MI home on August 2, 2021.

Born on August 5, 1953, to Charles and Lillian Voss of Lapeer, MI, Skip attended Lapeer public schools and graduated from Lapeer High School in 1971. Skip spent most of his career working for the State of...

Marion Jean Smith

Marion Jean Smith

Aug 2, 2021

Marion Jean Smith, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. Marion was born June 27, 1936, in Muskegon, the daughter of Raymond and Meda Shackleford.

Marion enjoyed going to lunch with her friends and going to the Little River Casino Resort every Thursday to play slot machines.

Marion is survived by: her daughters,...

Josephine Arlene Dodge

Josephine Arlene Dodge

Aug 1, 2021

Josephine Arlene Dodge, 85, of Mears, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. She was born December 25, 1935, in Lansing, the daughter of Nicholas and Julia (Spagnuolo) Caruso.

Arlene worked with Michigan National Bank in Lansing from 1966-1992. She had many interests, including playing the piano, bowling, softball, playing golf on the Golden Sands...

Maxine G. Brown

Maxine G. Brown

Jul 31, 2021

Maxine G. (Wallace) Brown, 96, of Ludington died in Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, July 31, 2021, of natural causes.  She was surrounded by her loving family and was loved and cared for by the outstanding staff of Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living Facility for the last 7 years.

Maxine was born May 1, 1925, in Bear Lake, Michigan,...

Marilyn Doris Tobin

Marilyn Doris Tobin

Jul 26, 2021

Marilyn D. Tobin, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the age of 87.  She was born in Wisconsin on August 20, 1933, to Ernest and Esther Germain.

She graduated valedictorian from Somerset High School.  Marilyn married her high school friend, Stan Tobin, on June 4, 1955.  They had four children.  Marilyn was...

Alice Marie Gourlay

Alice Marie Gourlay

Jul 23, 2021

Alice Marie Gourlay, 90, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 23, 2021.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Margaret Rose Frasier

Margaret Rose Frasier

Jul 23, 2021

Margaret Rose Frasier, 84, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 23, 2021.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Arthur R. Susan

Arthur R. Susan

Jul 21, 2021

Arthur R. Susan, 97, of Hart, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  He was born October 27, 1923, in Everett, Massachusetts, the son of Arthur and Althea Susan.

Arthur graduated from Everett High School in June 1941.  Afterwards, Arthur served in the US Army, where he fought in World...

Wyatt Henry James Hibbard

Wyatt Henry James Hibbard

Jul 21, 2021

Wyatt Henry James Hibbard, the light and love of Cody and Tiffany Hibbard, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 21, 2021, at 2-years-old. Wyatt will be remembered for his contagious laugh, his exuberant happiness, unending curiosity, and his fierce independence. Wyatt loved his mom and dad so, so much. He was happiest at the park, being outside, and...

Clair Allen Mccombs

Clair Allen Mccombs

Jul 21, 2021

Dad joined mom in Glory Wednesday!  Clair Allen McCombs, 95, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Dad several times told me of his early spiritual influences while as a Boy Scout and how he later remembered his Christian scout leader.

In high school, he rode his bicycle from White Cloud to Big Rapids to learn to...

Jack Robert Wise

Jack Robert Wise

Jul 21, 2021

Jack Robert Wise, 74, of Kingsley, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Villa at Traverse Point with his son by his side.  He was born November 27, 1946, in Traverse City, the son of Robert and Virginia (Forton) Wise. Jack worked as a Machine Operator for Buick in Flint.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. ...

Theodore "Ted" Edward Slocum

Theodore "Ted" Edward Slocum

Jul 21, 2021

Theodore Edward Slocum ("Ted & Teddy") took his final journey to his heavenly home on July 21, 2021, while his daughter, grandson, and loving caregivers from Lake Michigan Senior Living were by his side. A favorite song, "Alleluia," was playing in the background. He was surrounded by family members in his final days.

On October 1, 1936,...

Deborah May Hogan

Deborah May Hogan

Jul 20, 2021

Deborah May Hogan passed from this life after a brief illness on July 20, 2021.  She was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 29, 1936, but lived her life in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Walnut Hills High School and attended the University of Cincinnati before marrying David Taylor.  Together, they raised three children, divorcing in...

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