Obituary Listing

Jul 13, 2021

Amy Emma Street, 95, of Traverse City, formerly of Morris, Illinois, died peacefully surrounded by love on July 13, 2021.  She was born on May 11, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James & Emma Lev.

Amy is survived by: her children, Kendall Street of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kim (Homer) Daniels of Marseilles, Illinois; and...

Jul 12, 2021

Sharon L. Gordon, 54, of Twin Lake, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021, at home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 16, 2021, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, in Ludington.  Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 AM until time of services at...

Jul 12, 2021

Richard James Andrews, 75, of Montague, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon.  He was born September 6, 1945, in Muskegon, the son of Jack and Jeanette (Stevens) Andrews.

Richard was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Navy.

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

Jul 12, 2021

Jane Loise Thocher, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born April 29, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Delbert and Edith (Cooley) Wiggins.

Jane was an educator in the Hart and Lansing areas from 1956-1977 and administration staff in Hart from 1977-1992. She was also very involved in various organizations, including...

Jul 11, 2021

Robert "Bob" W. Perry, age 85 of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Grand Traverse Pavilions.  Bob was born on January 9, 1936 in Detroit, MI, the son of Farrand and Sophie (Wielkapolanian) Perry.  He was raised in the Detroit/Livonia area and graduated from Bentley High School.

Bob was a firefighter in Plymouth, MI,...

Jul 11, 2021

Mayra Ivonne Rivera Agosto, 65, of Maple City, passed away peacefully with the Lord in her heart, Sunday, July 11, 2021, with loved ones by her side.  She was born June 28, 1956, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Gaylord Kyser and Edith Agosto de Kyser.

Mayra graduated from Glen Lake Community Schools and furthered...

Jul 9, 2021

Richard "Dick" Dwight Scott, 81, of Ludington, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at home.  He was born July 22, 1939, in Plainwell, the son of Dwight and Alice (Venema) Scott.

Dick served in the US ARMY and was stationed in Korea.  In the early 80's Dick returned to Ludington where he owned and operated Scotty's Restaurant and...

Jul 8, 2021

Roger John Dunigan, age 81, reluctantly died in Traverse City, MI, on July 8, 2021, after an eight year fight with prostate cancer. Being a world class procrastinator, he thought he could put off his demise. Roger was born in Ionia, MI, on Jan. 27, 1940, to Gerald Dunigan and Navene Hogan. In 2011, he married the wonderful Jeanette Windsor,...

Jul 8, 2021

Gerald Edward Dwyer Jr., 64, of Ludington, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born October 29, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Julian) Dwyer.

Gerald is survived by: his children, Katie and Jerry; his brothers, David (Yvonne) Dwyer, Tony (Fay) Dwyer and Terry (Doti) Mustakis; and several...

Jul 7, 2021

Joseph Edward "Roger" Perreault, 85, of Traverse City, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. He was born on September 18, 1935, in Detroit, the son of Arthur and Bernadette Perreault.

Roger was known by many names, "Bumpa" by his grandson and great-grandchildren and "Dad" by not just his own children but by those who adopted him...

Jul 6, 2021

Lucie Plowe Kuras, 89, of Ludington, died Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living. She was born October 24, 1931, in Trimountain, Michigan, the daughter of Herman and Mary (Garnero) Recore.

Lucie grew up in Trimountain under the care of her grandparents, Gildo and Lucia Garnero. After a short period in nursing, Lucie moved to...

Jul 5, 2021

Rivait, Carlton

8/31/1932 - 7/5/2021

Twin Lake, Michigan

Carl was born on August 31, 1932 in White Cloud, MI to Frank and Veryl (MacGregor) Rivait. Carl served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman First Class during the Korean War. He worked for the CSX Railroad as an engineer, retiring after 38...

Jul 4, 2021

Judy Joy Golden, 79, of Muskegon, passed away July 4, 2021. She was born July 7, 1941, in Hesperia, the daughter of Clayton and Velda (Eddy) Maynard.

Judy enjoyed knitting, quilting, gardening, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Judy is survived by: her loving husband, David Golden Sr.; children, Steve (Dar) Golden, Bob...

Jul 4, 2021

Dennis Allen Carter, 62, of Grand Haven, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born November 9, 1958, in Grand Haven, the son of James and Shirley (DuShane) Carter.

Dennis proudly served his country in the US Armed Forces. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle, and was a member of, and rode with, The Forgotten...

Jul 3, 2021

Alice Cloutier, 84, of Ludington, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at home.  She was born April 16, 1937, in Manistee, the daughter of Michael and Celia (Ozga) Jankowski.

Alice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, playing cards and games.  Most of all, she enjoyed being a "social butterfly"...

Jul 3, 2021

Timothy Robert Allen passed away on July 3, 2021, at his home in Twin Lake. Tim was a devoted father to three daughters, Shanna Swears, Tara Allen, and Chelsey Allen. He is also survived by: his two brothers, Donald Allen and Richard Allen; his mother, Darlaine; and many other beloved family members and friends. Tim grew up in Muskegon County...

Jul 3, 2021

Patrick Dennis Murphy, 67, of Kingsley, died Friday, July 3, 2021, at his home.  He was born September 11, 1953, in Detroit, the son of James and Elsie (Haiser) Murphy.

Patrick worked as a social worker for Community Mental Health, creating many lasting and meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients alike.  He truly loved his work and...

Jul 1, 2021

Robert "Bob" Charles Hartson Jr., 81, of Montague, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at his home. He was born November 15, 1939, in Watertown, New York, the son of Robert Sr. and Alice (Powers) Hartson. Bob was a retired US Marine, restaurant owner, and published numerous poems and novels.

Bob is survived by: his wife of...

Jul 1, 2021

Joan Lee Winton, 87, of Interlochen, Michigan, formerly of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at French Manor LaFranier, in Traverse City, Michigan, with her daughter by her side.  She was born January 28, 1934, in Gibson City, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Irene (Finn) Wilkening.

With her husband, Mel, Joan...

Jul 1, 2021

Lois Mae Hildebrandt, 92, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born April 16, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Grace (Druth) Berg.

Lois was a dedicated and hardworking mother of five. She previously managed Lakeview Rooms, which is now currently the Lewis House, situated on South Mears Avenue in Whitehall....