Patrick Joseph Grieve
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...
H. Warren Tibbitts
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...
Catherine Ada Petterson
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...
Estelle Bernadine Roelofs
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...
Robert "Bob" John Normoyle
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...
Edna Louise Fargo
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...
Gary Dale Halbower Sr.
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...
Duane Larry Johnson
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...
Gwen Wanda Nelson
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...
Michael Lee Oszust
Oct 3, 2021
On Sunday, October 3, 2021, Michael Lee Oszust passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 45 years old.
After graduating from Ludington High School, Michael found enjoyment in over-the-road truck driving and most recently he was employed by Whitehall Industries.
He was a lover of the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and boating,...
Jacqueline Jean Wiggins
Oct 3, 2021
Jacqueline Jean Wiggins, 89, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at her home. She was born April 18, 1932, in Grawn, the daughter of Louis C. and Irene (Newburn) Barnard.
Jacqueline was a member of the Don Rea VFW #8846, where her and her family volunteered often. She also enjoyed playing bingo, going to the...
Jerry Lynn Evans
Oct 1, 2021
Jerry Lynn Evans, 71, of Traverse City, died Friday, October 1, 2021.
Services will be held at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Jerry Lynn Evans
Oct 1, 2021
Jerry Lynn Evans, 71, of Traverse City, formerly of Wellston, died Friday, October 1, 2021.
Private services have been held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Richard R. Snyder
Oct 1, 2021
Richard R. "Dick" Snyder, 88, of North Muskegon, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 1, 2021. He was born December 19, 1932, in Whitley County, Indiana, to Harry and Emma (Rupley) Snyder. He moved to the area in 1957, following the marriage to his first wife, Vera M. Buckley. On July 3, 1970, he married...
Cheri Marie Gerhart
Sep 30, 2021
Cheri Marie Gerhart, 71, left the world in the same way that she occupied it, quietly and peacefully. Cheri was born in Muskegon, Michigan, to Walter and Marguerite (Nastase) Jones. Cheri was in the middle of her siblings, Walter Jones and Rosemarie Lee, who describe her as "the good one." She married the love of her life, James Gerhart,...
Jerry James Stage
Sep 28, 2021
Jerry James Stage, 75, of Mears, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born on January 12, 1946, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Paul and Viola (Anderson) Stage. Jerry married the love of his life Catherine (Wright) Stage on June 9, 1970 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the...
Bruce Ray Uhl Coulson
Sep 28, 2021
Bruce Ray Uhl Coulson, 31, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born January 11, 1990, in Grand Rapids.
Bruce enjoyed watching wrestling and gameshows, especially Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and Whammy – Press Your Luck.
Bruce is survived by: his father, Bruce Uhl, Sr.; sisters, Ashley (Justis) VanVleet and Robbin (Tom...
Phyllis Ann Peters
Sep 28, 2021
Phyllis Ann (Gorenflo) Peters, 74, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born on February 6, 1947, in Hart, the daughter of Jesse and Mary (Clark) Gorenflo.
She loved gardening, riding ATVs, hanging out with friends, and being in nature.
Phyllis is survived by: children, Karen Lynn (Ward) Shinedecker...
Wayne Mikeal Barker
Sep 27, 2021
Wayne Mikeal Barker, 60, of Rothbury, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born November 27, 1960, in Muskegon, the son of George and Lucille (McGahan) Barker.
In accordance with Wayne's wishes, cremation has taken place and services will not be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is...
Beth Anne Garlock
Sep 27, 2021
Beth Anne Garlock, 56, passed away September 27, 2021, at her home in Muskegon, Michigan. She was born June 1, 1965, in Hart, Michigan to Linda Pangburn who resides in Muskegon.
Beth graduated from Mona Shores High School in 1983, and worked at Herman Miller as a gifted welder and machine operator for 23 years.
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