Obituary Listing

Nov 3, 2021

Janet Elizabeth Dipple, 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born April 12, 1938, in Ludington, the daughter of Lawrence and Dawn (Bashaw) Jensen.

Janet worked at Old Kent Bank for many years, and more importantly, helped run their family farm.  Janet enjoyed traveling to go country...

Nov 2, 2021

Thomas (Tommy) Aquinas Hess, age 70, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2021, surrounded by loving friends and family.

Tommy was born in his family home on May 20, 1951, to Benjamin (B.G. or Bunny) Gustus Hess and Nannette (Merrill) Hess in Albany, Louisiana. He graduated from Hammond High School in...

Nov 1, 2021

Gary Elbert Schaub, 78, of Kingsley, died Monday, November 1, 2021, at home.  He was born April 1, 1943, in Traverse City, the son of Albert and Anna (Herman) Schaub.

Gary was a member of St. Mary of Hannah Catholic Church, in Kingsley, and the Knights of Columbus.  Gary worked hard to provide for his family, owning...

Oct 31, 2021

Clifton W. Helms, 88, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.  He was born May 29, 1933, in Sand Lake, Michigan, the son of Clinton and Zona (Williams) Helms.

Clif married Janet Wheat on August 24, 1957, and has shared a loving marriage for 64 years.  He graduated from Michigan State University with BA,...

Oct 27, 2021

There are people who depart life quietly, leaving no trace they were ever here. Their imprint on those around them is small and unlasting, washed away quickly by time until there is no remnant of their existence remaining. Then there are those who, like a steady breeze on a hot summer day, make the heat of life a little...

Oct 26, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Allan Emery, 89, of Pentwater, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born October 15, 1932, in River Rouge, Michigan, the son of Fred and Marie (Haynack) Emery.

Jerry was a Veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Army, and a member of the Eldon L....

Oct 26, 2021

Shirley Ann Fleming, 85, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born August 26, 1936, in Masontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Marion and Mary (Maple) Bise.

Shirley was the youngest child of seven brothers and one sister. She was employed as an accountant for Federals and then...

Oct 25, 2021

KINGSLEY - Saloma (Wilson) Hayes, 96, formerly of Fife Lake, passed away peacefully, Monday, October, 25th, 2021.

Saloma was born on her parent's farm near Yale, Michigan on December 23rd, 1924.  She attended school in a one room schoolhouse from 1st thru 8th grade.  She then went on to graduate from Yale High School in 1942. After...

Oct 25, 2021

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, William Joy passed away on October 25, 2021, at the age of 96. Bill was a kind, thoughtful, humble and educated man who cared deeply for his family and loved Leelanau county.

Bill was born in Highland Park, Michigan, and was the eldest child of Hilda Moran Joy and Charles Edson...

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....