Dorothy Helen Ford
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
Sarah Nicole Ursiny
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...
Joyce Mae Bernice Bohjanen
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,...
Michael Francis Parrish
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.
...
Kenneth Leland Aldrich
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,...
Bonnie Mae Manville
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,...
John Ray Eppley
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...
Randy Scott Lentz
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
Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor
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. ...
Charles Eugene Egeler
Nov 28, 2021
Charles Eugene Egeler, affectionately known as "Chef Charles," passed away at his home in Kewadin, Michigan, on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born August 19, 1952, in Ann Arbor to Erwin and Ann Egeler.
In his early years he was known to his Grandma Laura as her "Little Chuckins." With an eagerness for knowledge, Charles graduated...
Leonard Ward Kester
Nov 27, 2021
Leonard Ward Kester, 77, of Kingsley, died Saturday, November 27, 2021.
No services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Todd Eugene Schuster
Nov 27, 2021
Todd Eugene Schuster, 50, of Alma, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born August 7, 1971, in Alma, the son of Joseph and Beverly (Hendges) Schuster.
Todd was a wonderful and caring son, brother, uncle, and friend. He brought laughter to every gathering and was always there for anyone who needed him. Todd...
Carolyn Ruth Goff
Nov 27, 2021
Carolyn Goff died on November 27, 2021. She was born on July 27, 1938, to Henry and Evelyn Hanna, who she joined in meeting their Lord and Savior.
Carolyn grew up in Acme, Michigan, and pursued a career in nursing until she married Lowell Goff in 1957. They were married for 64 years. Her first twelve years...
Ronald Frederick Wiley
Nov 25, 2021
Ronald "Ron: Wiley, longtime resident of Kewadin, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the age of 87. He was surrounded by family, laughter, the retelling of fishing adventures, and love.
Ron was both in 1934, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Joseph Wiley and Frances (Roberts) Wiley. As a young boy, his first job was working as...
Raymond Edward Purvis
Nov 24, 2021
Raymond Edward Purvis, 93, of Traverse City, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at home. He was born June 17, 1928, in Traverse City, the son of Edward and Alice (Eckert) Purvis.
Ray was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked at Ideal Dairy, Maxbauer's, Traverse City Iron Works, Purvis Brothers (Jackson Steel), TCAPS, and, Christ...
June Marie Strahan Carney
Nov 24, 2021
June Marie Strahan Carney, 95, of Ludington, passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on November 24, 2021, after a long, beautiful life. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. June was born in Alpena, Michigan on June 12, 1926. She was the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth (Gross) Schneider. June spent her...
Laverne Ray Meachum
Nov 22, 2021
LaVerne Ray Meachum, 92, of Traverse City, passed away to be with his Lord on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. LaVerne was born August 27, 1929, in Thompsonville, the son of Ray Meachum and Velma (Southwick) Meachum.
He was married to the late Violet Hogarth Meachum of Thompsonville, Michigan, who...
Wilbur Anthony Mitchell
Nov 22, 2021
Wilbur (Bill) Anthony Mitchell, 74, of Kingsley, died in an automobile accident on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born October 17, 1947, to Ralph and Bernadine (Forward) Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother and sister-in-law, George and Nancy Mitchell. Bill lived his entire life on the Mitchell Centennial Farm and was a life-long...
James "Jim" Franklin Powell
Nov 21, 2021
James "Jim" Franklin Powell, 79, of Copemish, died Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born December 29, 1941, in Pontiac, the son of Joseph and Bertha (Coleman) Powell.
Jim was a proud lifetime member of the Operating Engineers Local #324, where he helped to build many of Michigan's bridges, high rises, and towers. He would often boast...
James "Jim" Lee Beggs
Nov 20, 2021
James Lee Beggs, 62, of Hart passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, following a short illness. Jim was born on July 9, 1959, to the late Loren Beggs and Carol (Beggs) Ruster in Shelby, Michigan. He was well-known, loved and respected by all. Jim graduated from Hart High School and also obtained extensive automotive and...
