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Paul Joseph Lajko

Paul Joseph Lajko

Aug 23, 2021

Paul Joseph Lajko, 82, of Kingsley, died Monday, August 23, 2021 at home with his family by his side.  He was born July 2, 1939 in Detroit, the son of Paul S. and Irene (Balazs) Lajko.

Paul was a 1958 graduate of Huron High School in New Boston, Michigan.  After a year of Olivet College, he joined...

Joseph Stanley Stankovich Jr.

Joseph Stanley Stankovich Jr.

Aug 20, 2021

Joseph Stanley Stankovich, Jr., age 71, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021.  He displayed extreme courage and positivity after receiving a diagnosis of cancer, always reporting his "Uptick Days" to his brother and sisters via emails and texts.   Joe was born on July 7, 1950 in Warren, MI, to Joseph and Martha (Krawczyk) Stankovich. He graduated from...

Doris Lorraine Struble

Doris Lorraine Struble

Aug 20, 2021

Doris (Sue) Lorraine Struble, 94, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021, five days shy of her 95th birthday. She was born on August 26, 1926, in Elk Rapids, to Clarence and Margaret (Southbird) Russell. She married the late Raymond (Doc) Struble on July 3, 1953, in Traverse City. Together they raised two daughters and one...

Evelyn Ebba Fearnow

Evelyn Ebba Fearnow

Aug 19, 2021

Evelyn Ebba Fearnow (Johnson, Gleason), 93, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.

Evelyn, also known as "Evie" to her close friends and family, was born on November 17, 1927, in a little sod house in Dix, Nebraska, the daughter of Oscar Edwin Johnson and Ebba Linnea Nilson.

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Kevin Charles Kettring

Kevin Charles Kettring

Aug 19, 2021

Kevin Charles Kettring, 56, of Norton Shores, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was born January 6, 1965, in Muskegon, the son of Gerald and Essy (Firestone) Kettring.

Kevin was a graduate of Whitehall High School, where he was a lightweight wrestler, going to state his senior year. He had many interests, including fishing, watching the...

James Edward Gladson

James Edward Gladson

Aug 19, 2021

James Gladson, a beloved father, grandfather, auto mechanic and racing enthusiast, passed away peacefully at his home in Hart, Michigan, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. He was 75. Mr. Gladson was born Jan. 22, 1946, in Murphy, North Carolina, to Alvin and Evelyn Gladson, the youngest of three children. He graduated from Hiawassee Dam High School, in Murphy, North Carolina, in...

James Edward Townsend

James Edward Townsend

Aug 18, 2021

James Edward Townsend was born on Monday, August 28, 1995, to Melanie Townsend and Michael Townsend. He grew up in Twin Lake, Michigan, with a pure heart and joyous spirit. He was the best son that could ever be dreamed of. James graduated with the class of 2014 from Whitehall High School, where he competed in Track and Field....

Marjorie Jean Gilligan

Marjorie Jean Gilligan

Aug 18, 2021

Marjorie Jean Gilligan, 87, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at home.  She was born March 30, 1934, in Ludington, the daughter of Frank and Lizzie (Boden) Bashaw.

Marjorie worked at Dow Chemical in inventory control after high school until taking time off to raise her children.   She then went to work for the Mason...

Charles Wesley Perry

Charles Wesley Perry

Aug 18, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Perry, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living.  He was born December 30, 1931, in Detroit, the son of Hugh and Helen (Zachow) Perry.

Chuck was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving the US Army.  He was a member of the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post #76 in Ludington....

Jerry Robert Woller

Jerry Robert Woller

Aug 18, 2021

Jerry Robert Woller, 85, of Whitehall, passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was born in Muskegon, the son of Gordon and Hilda (Pearson) Woller.

Jerry was a life-long resident of the White Lake area where he owned and operated several business throughout his work life.  Family was the most important aspect of his...

Bernard "B.J." Jonathan Tooker

Bernard "B.J." Jonathan Tooker

Aug 17, 2021

Bernard "B.J." Jonathan Tooker, 45, of Bear Lake, passed into our dear Lord's loving arms Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, with his mother, Christine, and loving partner, Pam, by his side.  He was born November 16, 1975, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the son of Christine Eckhout and Carl Tooker.

B.J. served...

Brenda Kaye Stace

Brenda Kaye Stace

Aug 14, 2021

Brenda Kaye Stace, 71, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Paul Oliver Living and Rehabilitation Center in Frankfort.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Frankfort Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Terry Lynn Wood

Terry Lynn Wood

Aug 13, 2021

Terry Lynn Wood, 64, of Rothbury, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born July 18, 1957, in Muskegon, the son of James and Iris (Peters) Wood.

Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing, bonfires, and listening to Tom Petty. He liked to drink, smoke, and have a good time with his family and friends.

Terry...

Delora Ann Webster

Delora Ann Webster

Aug 10, 2021

Delora Ann Webster, passed away August 10, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born August 11, 1931, in Whitehall, the daughter of Frank and Lottie (Sullivan) Deneke, and was a Whitehall resident most of her life until she moved to live with her daughter in Oregon; she was back in the White Lake area visiting friends and family...

Donna Stanton

Donna Stanton

Aug 10, 2021

Donna Stanton was born on March 31, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Margaret Chinberg and died on August 10, 2021, in Leland, Michigan.  Donna grew up in Kenilworth IL attending New Trier High School where she met her husband of 63 years, Terry Stanton. Together they attended Miami of Ohio University, married, and raised four children in...

Samuel "Joe" Joseph Timmerman

Samuel "Joe" Joseph Timmerman

Aug 7, 2021

Samuel Joseph "Joe" Timmerman, 66, of Shelby, died Saturday, August 7, 2021, at home.  He was born May 19, 1955, in Muskegon, the son of Harold and Cora (Kenny) Timmerman.

Joe worked as a custodian for Muskegon Public Schools for over 20 years.  Afterward he worked in maintenance at the McDonalds in Hart.  In his spare time,...

Howard Ecker Iii

Howard Ecker Iii

Aug 5, 2021

Howard Ecker III, age 94 of Glendale, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in Neah-ta-wanta, Michigan.

Howard (aka: Butch, Walter) is survived by: his wife Dorothy of 65 years; son, Howard (Bucky) Ecker IV, and daughters, Beth Ecker (Paul) and Susan Charlton (David).

Preceding him in death was his grandson, Andy Breidenbach....

Rosemary Beth Wade

Rosemary Beth Wade

Aug 5, 2021

Rosemary passed after a long life and battle with COPD. Surviving are her daughter, Deb of Elk Rapids; grandaughter, April Petersen of Spring Lake, Michigan; her grandson, Drake Petersen of Sparta, Michigan; beloved nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends. Please feel free to join us in celebration of a long life. Memorials appreciated to Heartland Hospice, or Cherryland Humane Society

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June Maxine Dalzell

June Maxine Dalzell

Aug 3, 2021

June Maxine Dalzell, 93, of Traverse City, died Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Munson Medical Center, in Traverse City, with family by her side.  She was born June 16, 1928, in Buckley, the daughter of Hiram and Ella (Casler) Ransom.

June worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, retiring from Flint General Hospital.  June loved the outdoors; she...

William "Skip" Voss

William "Skip" Voss

Aug 2, 2021

William Edward Voss (Skip), 67, passed away in his sleep at his South Boardman, MI home on August 2, 2021.

Born on August 5, 1953, to Charles and Lillian Voss of Lapeer, MI, Skip attended Lapeer public schools and graduated from Lapeer High School in 1971. Skip spent most of his career working for the State of...

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