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Christopher A. Herlein

Christopher A. Herlein

Apr 18, 2021

Christopher Andrew Herlein, AKA "The Boatman," 54, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born March 2, 1967, in Muskegon, the son of Merlin and Virginia (Cook) Herlein.

In May of 2010, Chris walked into the studio and offices of K-Rock radio seeking employment. His radio experience, knowledge of music, and personality power were...

Patrick Leonard Courneya

Patrick Leonard Courneya

Apr 17, 2021

Patrick Leonard Courneya, 56, formerly of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born April 25, 1964, in Muskegon, the son of Leonard and Connie (Behnke) Courneya.

Pat was a retired Captain with the White Lake Fire Authority, proudly serving the community for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and smoking meats; he worked for...

Frank Adam Sagan

Frank Adam Sagan

Apr 17, 2021

Frank Adam Sagan, 83, of Ludington, died Saturday, April 17, 2021.  He was born February 24, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Lillian (Malec) Sagan.

Frank served in the US ARMY and was a member of the Edwin H. Ewing American Legion Post 76 in Ludington.

Frank earned his Bachelor's Degree in Building...

Dorothy Stieber

Dorothy Stieber

Apr 16, 2021

Dorothy Stieber passed away April 16, 2021.  No services are planned at this time.  Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Helka

Richard Helka

Apr 15, 2021

Richard Helka passed away April 15, 2021.  No services are planned at this time.  Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph Dennis Lohman

Ralph Dennis Lohman

Apr 13, 2021

Ralph Dennis Lohman, 83, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He was born April 5, 1938, in Chicago, the son of Henry and Marian (Campbell) Lohman.

Ralph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed working in his yard, and was a gun enthusiast. Ralph proudly served in the US Army from 1961-1963.

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Brian Terry Selnes

Brian Terry Selnes

Apr 12, 2021

Brian Terry Selnes, 63, of Montague, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, on April 12, 2021.

Brian was born April 29, 1957, in Detroit, the son of Terry Selnes and Beverly (Bright) Selnes Lynch. Brian moved to Montague, Michigan at a young age and has resided there ever since.

Brian enjoyed hunting, working with...

Madalyn Kesteloot

Madalyn Kesteloot

Apr 11, 2021

Madalyn Armstrong Kesteloot, 82, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, after a courageous 3 year battle with lung cancer. She was a loving, gracious, and attentive wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all her family.

Madalyn had worked for Misco (Howmet) in her early married years and as an office manager for her husband Royce's plumbing and...

John William Babbin

John William Babbin

Apr 10, 2021

John William Babbin, of Oceana County, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, Florida.  John was born at home in Riverton Township, Michigan. He graduated from Mason County Central High School and shortly thereafter volunteered to join the Army, serving most of his time in Greenland and later in Virginia Beach. After...

Frances "Pat" Patricia Mikowski

Frances "Pat" Patricia Mikowski

Apr 9, 2021

Frances "Pat" Patricia Mikowski, 90, of Traverse City, died, Friday, April 9, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born November 26, 1930, in Sault Ste. Marie, the daughter of David and Lelia (Scott) Tate.

Pat is survived by: her husband, Donald Mikowski; daughter, Karen (John) Inkster; nephews, Larry Nixon, Brad (Sharon) Mikowski, Keith...

Carol Sue Iannuccilli

Carol Sue Iannuccilli

Apr 9, 2021

Carol Iannuccilli, age 83, of Montague, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at SKLD Whitehall. Born August 4, 1937, in Casscoe, AK, Carol married Nicandro (Nick) in Chicago, IL, and moved to Montague in 1971 where they opened Villa Venafro Restaurant. She and her husband owned and operated the restaurant for 47 years.

Carol is survived by:...

Edna Jean Hale

Edna Jean Hale

Apr 9, 2021

Edna Jean Hale, 90, of Montague, went to be with the Lord April 9, 2021.  Jean was born Nov 4, 1930, in Nunica, the daughter of Ferris and Doris (Epplett) Hale.

Jean married Everett Grow and together they raised 5 children.  Jean worked for Howmet for many years. She was a member of Montague United Methodist Church...

Dorothy Elizabeth Skinner

Dorothy Elizabeth Skinner

Apr 8, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth Skinner passed away on April 8, 2021.  No services are planned at this time.  Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Jane Hunt

Carol Jane Hunt

Apr 7, 2021

Carol Jane Hunt, 90, of Ludington, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at MediLodge of Ludington.  She was born April 21, 1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of John and Ada (Williams) Fulk.

Carol was small in stature but big in heart and soul, which allowed her to see the good in people!  She had a passion...

Martha Annette Haselton

Martha Annette Haselton

Apr 7, 2021

Martha Annette Haselton, 81, of Traverse City, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  She was born May 26, 1939, in Cedar, the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (Vert) Wisniewski.

Martha graduated from Traverse City St. Francis High School in 1958.  She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church...

Mildred M. Baatz

Mildred M. Baatz

Apr 6, 2021

Mildred M. Baatz went to be with her Lord and Savior very early on April 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Osage County, Missouri on July 25, 1924.  She was the daughter of Charles A. and Anna (Vossen) Johnston.  She grew up on a farm there with many happy memories and also hardships during...

Velma Fern Wiebe

Velma Fern Wiebe

Apr 6, 2021

Velma Fern Wiebe, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, April 6, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Private services will take place, and she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Daniel, at Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.

She is survived by her three sons, Gary, Ron (Ange), and Carl (Angel).  Also...

Sharolyn Rose Hendrick

Sharolyn Rose Hendrick

Apr 6, 2021

Sharolyn Rose Hendrick, 59, of Lake Ann, peacefully passed away at home on April 6, 2021 surrounded by love.

Sharolyn was born on March 9, 1962, in Tacoma, WA. to Dale Ashley Penny Sr. and Sharon Rose (Duggan). After Sharolyn graduated from Glen Lake High School in 1980, she studied early childhood education at Kirtland Community College...

Leonard Martinez

Leonard Martinez

Apr 4, 2021

Leonard Martinez, 52, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born August 29, 1968, in Coldwater, the son of Phillip and Marcelina (Ramirez) Martinez.

Leonard worked at Dimensions Unlimited, in Ludington, and loved his job; never missing a day. Other than work, his passion was bowling. His favorite times were family cookouts and gatherings,...

Jarold Patrick Morgan

Jarold Patrick Morgan

Apr 3, 2021

Jarold "Pat" Morgan passed away on April 3, 2021.  No services are planned at this time.  Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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