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Eddie Jake Russell

Eddie Jake Russell

Jun 16, 2021

Eddie "Jake" Russell, 89 of East Jordan, MI, passed away peacefully at his home, with his son and friend Bear by his side on June 16, 2021.

Jake was the son of clarence and Margaret (Southbird) Russell.  He was born on March 9, 1932, in Elk Rapids, MI.  On August 10, 1957, Jake married his wife of...

Marie Anne Sheldon

Marie Anne Sheldon

Jun 16, 2021

Marie Anne Sheldon, 91, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. She was born July 12, 1929, in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Mario and Sylvia (Abbondi) Grande.

Marie was a Medical Librarian at Bailey-Seton Hospital on Staten Island, retiring after 33 years. She enjoyed doing crossword...

Dolores Louise Stein

Dolores Louise Stein

Jun 15, 2021

Dolores Louise Stein, 89, of Fife Lake, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Maple Ridge Living Center in Cadillac.  She was born April 3, 1932, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Cecelia (Stachura) Sweet.

Dolores was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Fife Lake.  Following her retirement from Cadillac Rubber & Plastic, she spent...

Robert Francis Miller

Robert Francis Miller

Jun 15, 2021

Robert "Bob" F. Miller, 82, passed away June 15, 2021, in Grand Rapids following a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease.  Bob was born October 3, 1938, in Johnson City, New York, to John Francis Miller and Helen (Yurko) Miller.

Bob served in the US Air Force.  In his earlier years, he spent time in New York,...

Kathleen Marie Hogendyk

Kathleen Marie Hogendyk

Jun 14, 2021

Kathleen Marie Hogendyk, 62, of Branch, died Monday, June 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 18, 1958, in Cary, Illinois, the daughter of Alexander and Elaine (Johannes) Osmanski.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is...

Patricia Ann Hayes

Patricia Ann Hayes

Jun 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Hayes passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021, at Munson Medical Center.  She was born on October 15, 1936 in Flint, and had been a resident of Traverse City since 1986.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Delroy Milas Hayes, who passed away on August 12, 2020.

Private family services...

Shawn David Lange

Shawn David Lange

Jun 10, 2021

Shawn David Lange, 39, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home.  He was born December 25, 1981, in Ludington, the son of David and Pamela (Evans) Lange.

An auto-mechanic, Shawn worked until he was no longer able to due to cancer.

Shawn enjoyed painting, doing crafts and spending time with his cat,...

Dorothy Hudson

Dorothy Hudson

Jun 9, 2021

Dorothy Odell Hudson,  70 of Kingsley, passed away Wednesday, June 9 , 2021.  Dorothy was born on July 23, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, the daughter of Robert Edgar and Willadean Elizabeth (McKinney) Mask.  The family moved to the Denver area when she was young where she attended school and graduated.  In 1985, she moved to Michigan with her husband...

Alice Jean Buchnius

Alice Jean Buchnius

Jun 9, 2021

Ms. Buchnius passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 92. The daughter of the late Anton and Constance (Martinkus) Buchnius was born August 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Alice retired as a banker from the Lakeshore National Bank in Chicago and enjoyed shopping, working in her flower garden...

Larry Stott

Larry Stott

Jun 8, 2021

Larry Thomas Stott, 63 of Traverse City, MI passed on June 8, 2021

Larry loved model planes, fishing, nascar, and most especially Detroit Lions and Tigers. Larry leaves behind two young sons, Christopher and Christian Stott, two older children, Leann Mallow (Stott) and Joseph Stott. Four grandchildren, Scott Jr, Tyrel, Connar, and Leila. A brother Timothy Stott, and...

Peter William Yuresko

Peter William Yuresko

Jun 7, 2021

Peter "Pete" William Yuresko, age 64 of Fife Lake, passed away suddenly June 7, 2021 at his home.

Pete was born Dec. 22, 1956 in Flint, MI., to Peter and Kathleen (Schichtel) Yuresko.  He attended Beecher High School in Flint, Mi., graduating in 1974.  On October 29, 1976 in Traverse City, he married the former Kathleen Krakowski....

Mary C. Camargo

Mary C. Camargo

Jun 7, 2021

Mary Celestra Camargo, 89, of Hart, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Mary (Rush) Flatt.

Mary married Pedro Camargo on January 27, 1950, in Detroit. They had 13 children and were married 66 years, until Pedro went home...

Theresa Anna Mullins

Theresa Anna Mullins

Jun 5, 2021

Theresa Mullins, age 69, of Kingsley, Michigan, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, with family at her bedside.  Theresa was born on September 24, 1951, the daughter of Anthony and Katherine Wisniewski of Belleville, Michigan.  In 1968, Theresa married her high school sweetheart, Gary Lee Mullins who preceded her in death in 2002.

She treasured...

James Edward Grose

James Edward Grose

Jun 5, 2021

James Edward Grose of Williamsburg, Michigan, died on June 5, 2021.  He was born on January 6, 1959, in Traverse City, Michigan, to Joseph and Pauline (Keech) Grose.

He was employed by Grand Traverse Industries for 30 years.

James was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Connie, and brother-in-law David Forton.

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Jacqueline Marie Chester

Jacqueline Marie Chester

Jun 4, 2021

Jacqueline Marie Chester, 74, of Whitehall, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. She was born June 29, 1946, in Grant.

Jacqueline had many hobbies, including arts and crafts, painting, scrapbooking, restoring antique furniture, swimming, and camping; her favorite place to camp was 4B's Campground in Hesperia. She was a strong willed woman with a happy-go-lucky spirit. Jacqueline...

Rickey Lee Shook Sr.

Rickey Lee Shook Sr.

Jun 4, 2021

Rickey Lee Shook Sr., 60, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born August 7, 1960, in Muskegon, the son of Blaine and Lorraine (Jackson) Shook.

Rickey was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed stormy weather, science, and agriculture, such as growing plants and flowers. One of his...

Raymond Andrew Stafford

Raymond Andrew Stafford

Jun 4, 2021

Raymond Andrew Stafford, 86, of Walkerville, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021. He was born December 18, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Raymond was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He served aboard the battleship USS New Jersey during the Korean War. He was a long time member of UA Local 174 Plumbers and Fitters where...

Eldon Traies Melosh

Eldon Traies Melosh

Jun 3, 2021

Eldon T. Melosh, 76, of Kingsley passed away on June 4, 2021. He was a resident of Kingsley since 1973.

He is survived by his son Edward Melosh and two grandchildren, Zachary and McKenzie Melosh.

A Celebration of Edward's Life will be held from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Beacon...

Jennie Norton Adams Schacht

Jennie Norton Adams Schacht

Jun 3, 2021

Jennie Norton Adams Schacht, age 100 of Traverse City, passed away at Munson Hospice House on June 3, 2021.

At her request, there will be no services.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Munson Hospice House or Cherryland Humane Society.

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

Robert Cummins Ford

Robert Cummins Ford

Jun 2, 2021

Robert Cummins Ford, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born March 30, 1932, in Ludington, the son of Neal and Eva (Anderson) Ford.

Bob graduated from Mason County Central High School in the Class of 1951.  After graduation, Bob served 4 years in the US Navy.  Bob...

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