Obituary Listing

Sep 26, 2021

Jerry Lee Culley, 75, of Hart, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born June 12, 1946, in Wyandotte, Michigan, the son of Howard and Maude (Hughes) Culley.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in...

Sep 26, 2021

Merry Christine Farmer, 81, of Whitehall, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was born December 24, 1939, in Mancelona, the daughter of Hubert and Laura (Taylor) Bengtson.  She resided in North Muskegon and Hart, before moving to Whitehall in 1995.

Merry graduated from the Hackley Hospital School of Nursing, working as a Registered Nurse for 10...

Sep 25, 2021

Sandy Hawley, 77, of Hart, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021.

Sandy was a warm, loving, caring person who truly loved her family, and cherished the many friends she had. She was always concerned about everyone she knew, and enjoyed baking and delivering warm rolls to someone every chance she could.

Sandy also enjoyed the...

Sep 24, 2021

Anthony Hall Berry, 75, of Traverse City, passed away on September 24, 2021, after a long illness. He was born on November 23, 1945, to Martin and Mary Ann (Hall) Berry in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Tony grew up in Southern California and spent his early twenties traveling the country as a VISTA Volunteer. A lifelong student...

Sep 23, 2021

Jacob G. Anderson, 66, of Elk Rapids, died unexpectedly September 23, 2021.

He was born September 7, 1935, the son of John and Alvena (Miller) Anderson.  He attended and graduated from Elk Rapids High School where he was a football player.

Jacob was an over the road trucker for many years, as well as a...

Sep 19, 2021

Caroline Susan Dixon passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021, and is "free at last" after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in the small community of Blue Lick, Ohio, where her parents, Gladys and Paul, owned a grocery store.

She was a cheerleader for the football team in her high school as well...

Sep 19, 2021

Sylvia Ann (Heyboer) Cargill, of Elk Rapids Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2021, at age 78 surrounded by her family.

Sylvia was born in Grand Rapids, to Gilbert and Norma (Dabakey) Heyboer.  She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and went on to marry Thomas N. Cargill at East Congregational Church in...

Sep 19, 2021

Joann Rose Mayer peacefully went to the embrace of our Lord this 19 th day of September, 2021.  Being on our beloved Torch Lake since 1960, She enjoyed 72 years of marriage with her husband Jack (Myron John) whom predeceased her on October 6 th , 2019.  Joann was born in Merrill, Michigan, where she graduated with her high...

Sep 15, 2021

Sue A. Allende, 90, of Hart, formerly of Lake Wales, Florida, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart.  She was born September 25, 1930, in Shelby, the daughter of Larry and Ethel (Ward) Henry.

Sue grew up in Shelby and married Ted Hodges, Jr. in 1951. They were married for 40 years until...

Sep 15, 2021

Gerald Eugene Heydenberk, 84, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home. He was born January 22, 1937, in Hart, the son of Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk.

Gerald served his country in the US Army, being stationed at Fort Knox in Kentucky, attending the Naval School of Music in Washington DC, and Fort...

Sep 15, 2021

Jay Edward Conklin, 68, of New Era, passed away Wednesday September 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 28, 1952, in Hart, the son of Herb and Ida Mae (McGahan) Conklin. Jay spent his youth in and around the Walkerville/Bitely area and loved working on the farm. Jay was a proud 30 year...

Sep 15, 2021

Gene Alan Herrygers, 62, of Mears, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born July 7, 1959, in Hart, the son of Herbert and Janet (Skinner) Herrygers.

Gene was a graduate of Hart High School, Class of 1977, and furthered his education at Michigan State University. He enjoyed golfing and fishing.

Gene is survived...

Sep 14, 2021

John "Rick" Frederick Quick, 71, of Pentwater, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born February 7, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, the son of James and Gloria (Glenn) Quick.

Rick served stateside in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam, and was a member of the VFW.

Rick worked...

Sep 14, 2021

Tomalin Kay Ford, also affectionately known by her family and friends as "Tyke" or "Tommy," passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her home in Whitehall, at the age of 83. She was born May 12, 1938, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Clark) Branch.

Tomalin is survived by: her sister, Marilyn Johnson; and numerous nieces and...

Sep 13, 2021

The Lord called Janice Ann Ruedisale home on September 13, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born September 30, 1954, to John and Marilyn Sexson. Janice married Patrick (Pokey) Ruedisale on August 5, 1977, until his death in 2011. Jan and Pokey will now celebrate together forever.

Janice graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in Lansing,...

Sep 13, 2021

Bruce Barrett, 57, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Grawn, Michigan, Monday, September 13, 2021. Bruce was born July 29, 1964, to the late Thomas Ray and Vera Barrett (York) in Royal Oak, Michigan. Bruce enjoyed many things, including cooking, Detroit Lions, U of M, hunting, fishing, Scrabble and corny jokes. Most of all, Bruce enjoyed watching his children...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" Earl Darke, 46, of Rothbury, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at home.  He was born May 11, 1975, in Shelby, the son of William and Nancy (Jefferies) Darke Sr.

Bob served in the US NAVY and was honorably discharged in 2001. Bob worked doing lawn care and snow removal in the Rothbury/Montague area for several...

Sep 8, 2021

Daryl Gene Hoeksema, 77, of Montague, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born January 10, 1944, in Muskegon, the son of Joseph and Katherine (Balkema) Hoeksema.

Hoek was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, nature, and was a farmer in the area. He and his wife, Joyce, were members of Ferry Memorial Reformed Church,...

Sep 8, 2021

Rita Sue Yeck, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  She was born December 21, 1935, in Ithaca, New York, the daughter of Laurence and Dorothy (Lynch) Erne.

Rita was employed as a secretary by Dow Chemical, Ludington Memorial Hospital, Stokeley Cannery, and Ludington Savings and Loan.

Rita...

Sep 7, 2021

John Harvey Gilligan, 87, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  He was born July 30, 1934, in Ludington, the son of John and Mary Emma (Grimes) Gilligan.  John married his high school sweetheart, Margie Bashaw, on October 16, 1954.

John started out working at the Chevrolet Garage in Ludington for...