Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2021

Marion Jean Smith, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. Marion was born June 27, 1936, in Muskegon, the daughter of Raymond and Meda Shackleford.

Marion enjoyed going to lunch with her friends and going to the Little River Casino Resort every Thursday to play slot machines.

Marion is survived by: her daughters,...

Aug 1, 2021

Josephine Arlene Dodge, 85, of Mears, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her home. She was born December 25, 1935, in Lansing, the daughter of Nicholas and Julia (Spagnuolo) Caruso.

Arlene worked with Michigan National Bank in Lansing from 1966-1992. She had many interests, including playing the piano, bowling, softball, playing golf on the Golden Sands...

Jul 31, 2021

Maxine G. (Wallace) Brown, 96, of Ludington died in Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, July 31, 2021, of natural causes.  She was surrounded by her loving family and was loved and cared for by the outstanding staff of Gunnisonville Meadows Assisted Living Facility for the last 7 years.

Maxine was born May 1, 1925, in Bear Lake, Michigan,...

Jul 26, 2021

Marilyn D. Tobin, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the age of 87.  She was born in Wisconsin on August 20, 1933, to Ernest and Esther Germain.

She graduated valedictorian from Somerset High School.  Marilyn married her high school friend, Stan Tobin, on June 4, 1955.  They had four children.  Marilyn was...

Jul 23, 2021

Alice Marie Gourlay, 90, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 23, 2021.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 23, 2021

Margaret Rose Frasier, 84, of Traverse City, died Friday, July 23, 2021.

In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Jul 21, 2021

Arthur R. Susan, 97, of Hart, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  He was born October 27, 1923, in Everett, Massachusetts, the son of Arthur and Althea Susan.

Arthur graduated from Everett High School in June 1941.  Afterwards, Arthur served in the US Army, where he fought in World...

Jul 21, 2021

Wyatt Henry James Hibbard, the light and love of Cody and Tiffany Hibbard, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 21, 2021, at 2-years-old. Wyatt will be remembered for his contagious laugh, his exuberant happiness, unending curiosity, and his fierce independence. Wyatt loved his mom and dad so, so much. He was happiest at the park, being outside, and...

Jul 21, 2021

Dad joined mom in Glory Wednesday!  Clair Allen McCombs, 95, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Dad several times told me of his early spiritual influences while as a Boy Scout and how he later remembered his Christian scout leader.

In high school, he rode his bicycle from White Cloud to Big Rapids to learn to...

Jul 21, 2021

Jack Robert Wise, 74, of Kingsley, died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at the Villa at Traverse Point with his son by his side.  He was born November 27, 1946, in Traverse City, the son of Robert and Virginia (Forton) Wise. Jack worked as a Machine Operator for Buick in Flint.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. ...

Jul 21, 2021

Theodore Edward Slocum ("Ted & Teddy") took his final journey to his heavenly home on July 21, 2021, while his daughter, grandson, and loving caregivers from Lake Michigan Senior Living were by his side. A favorite song, "Alleluia," was playing in the background. He was surrounded by family members in his final days.

On October 1, 1936,...

Jul 20, 2021

Deborah May Hogan passed from this life after a brief illness on July 20, 2021.  She was born in New Castle, Indiana on May 29, 1936, but lived her life in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Walnut Hills High School and attended the University of Cincinnati before marrying David Taylor.  Together, they raised three children, divorcing in...

Jul 20, 2021

Anthony J. "Tony" Zywicki Sr., 89, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 at Munson Hospice House. He was born January 17, 1932, in Cedar, Michigan, to the late John and Theresa (Plamondon) Zywicki.

After working the family farm as a young man, Anthony enlisted in the...

Jul 20, 2021

Robert "Bob" Marcus Assenmacher, 88, formerly of Northville, Dexter, and Ludington, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Arbor House in Traverse City. He was born January 6, 1933 in Dearborn, Michigan to William and Viola (Horger) Assenmacher.

Bob was a devout Catholic. Steadfast in his faith, he desired that his children...

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Bialy, 60, of Traverse City, Michigan, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021., at home after a short battle with cancer.  He was born September 12, 1961, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Ron Bialy and Jackie Garrah.

Ron moved to Northern Michigan back in the early 80s, where he loved...

Jul 19, 2021

Gloria L. Voice, of Kingsley went, to Heaven Monday morning July 19, 2021, to join her beloved husband, LeRoy. She was born on April 11, 1931, to Gordon and Gertrude (Say) Dunmore.  On October 3, 1953 she married the love of her life, LeRoy Voice.  Together they built their home on Voice Rd where they raised their family and...

Jul 17, 2021

Dorothy F. Johnson, 94, of Elk Rapids, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  Dorothy was born on September 7, 1926 to Floyd and Wilhelmina (Schmidt) Snyder.  On June 17, 1946, in Detroit, she married Robert M. Johnson. Dorothy made her home in Elk Rapids where she was an active member of the Elk...

Jul 16, 2021

Linda Ann Hoover, 62, of Muskegon, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 3, 1959, in Detroit, the daughter of Joe and Alma (Davis) Hoover.

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

Beacon Cremation &...

Jul 14, 2021

Ralph Joseph Berg, April 2, 1928-July 14, 2021.

If you are reading this, I have passed on and I'm visiting with family I haven't seen in a long time. I'm with my older brothers Clarence and Gaylord, sister-in-law Charlotte, sister-in-law Marlene, my Grandsons Bryan and Stephen, my wife and first love, Shirley Marie Anderson, and my parents...

Jul 13, 2021

Charles Douglas Collard, also known as Charlie and Dr. Chuckles, passed away at his home in Hart on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the age of 80. He was born December 22, 1940, in Lansing, the son of Douglas and Dorothy (Abraham) Collard.

Charlie was an educated man, having attended grade school at St. Gregory in Hart,...