James Charles Kratky
Apr 29, 2021
James (Jim) Charles Kratky, 83, of Traverse City, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born in Traverse City on May 13, 1937, to Joseph and Martha (Kunce) Kratky who proceeded him in death.
Jim graduated from Traverse City Senior High School and then joined the Navy and served six years. ...
John D. Moon
Apr 29, 2021
John D. Moon, 88, of Traverse City, died Thursday, April 29, 2021.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Tuesday May 4, 2021, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, in Traverse City.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Robert Frank Smith
Apr 28, 2021
An only child, Robert (Bob) Frank Smith was born on June 16, 1938, in Providence, Rhode Island, to
Benjamin and Stasia Smith. His parents divorced, and, while in first grade, he went to live in North
Woodstock, New Hampshire, with his mom and step-dad, Fred Emo, a builder. When Bob was in fifth
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Eugene Herman Anderson
Apr 27, 2021
Eugene Herman Anderson, 86, of Sturgis, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Kalamazoo. He was born December 25, 1934, in Ludington, the son of Herbert and Ethel Anderson.
Eugene is survived by his brother, Jederick (Sally) Anderson of Rockford, Michigan.
Graveside services will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington.
Beacon Cremation &...
Barbara Mae Crowder
Apr 26, 2021
Barbara Mae Crowder, 68, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born April 1, 1953, in Ferndale, the daughter of the late Richard Johnson and Bonita (Meister) Folster.
Barbara enjoyed watching birds and cooking shows. She loved her family and her fur babies.
Barbara is survived by: her husband, Guy Risso; three...
Gerald Albert Demann
Apr 26, 2021
Our family unexpectedly lost our dear husband, father, brother, Papa, and Uncle - Gerald "Jerry" DeMann on April 26, 2021.
The loss of Jerry leaves a gigantic hole in our lives and hearts. He was a friend to many. He gave us strength, compassion, and kindness. He was easy to talk to and would have you rolling...
Arlie F. Carrier Jr.
Apr 26, 2021
Arlie Franklin Carrier Jr., 92, of Sun City Center, formerly of Ludington, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at home. He was born September 11, 1928, in Muskegon, the son of Arlie and Lucille (Dykstra) Carrier Sr.
Arlie was raised and attended school in Muskegon. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged in 1946. Afterwards,...
Jean Ellen Dresen
Apr 26, 2021
Jean Ellen Dresen, 68, of Muskegon, suddenly passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, following a short illness. She was born January 22, 1953, in Muskegon, the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Miesch) LaMorte.
Jean was dedicated to the service of others. She was a longtime 4-H leader in Muskegon County and enjoyed volunteering to help...
Louise Antoinette Sprague
Apr 26, 2021
Louise A Sprague, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Monday April 26, 2021.She was born February 21, 1929, in Pasiano, Italy, to Antonio and Marianna (Piccinin) Bottos. The family immigrated to the USA in 1930 and settled in Detroit.
Louise worked at Hudson's and Chrysler when she met the love of her life, Robert Sprague,...
Thomas "Tom" Harvey Anderson
Apr 26, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Harvey Anderson, 96, of Elk Rapids, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born October 22, 1924, in Detroit, the son of Arthur and Edna (Erkfitz) Anderson.
Tom owned and operated Aesthetic Dental Labs in Southfield. He was a proud Freemason and Shriner, a member of the Zion...
Kim Kelly Lamb
Apr 25, 2021
Kim Kelly Lamb, 59, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021. He was born February 19, 1962, in Hart, the son of Donald and Verna (Daggett) Lamb.
Kim was a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, volunteer with the American Red Cross, and former member of the Pentwater Fire Department. He enjoyed listening to the...
Richard Lee Carlson
Apr 25, 2021
Richard Lee Carlson, 68, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at home. He was born July 20, 1952.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 3, 2021, from 6-8 PM, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, Ludington.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
James Smith
Apr 24, 2021
James David Smith, 64, of Traverse City, died Saturday, April 24, 2021.
James, AKA Jim, Jimmy-Jack, Jack, or JD, graduated from Traverse City High School in 1974, and enjoyed NASCAR, deer hunting, and going two-tracking.
He is survived by daughters, Amanda (Dan) Purkiss, Jamie (Kris) Slater; grandchildren, Madison, Audrey, Cameron, Taylor, Brayden, Oliver, and Haley;...
David William Kolb
Apr 23, 2021
David William Kolb, 54, of Cedar Springs, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born September 23, 1966, in Grand Rapids, the son of Kenneth and Sandra (Johnson) Kolb.
David was an animal lover, and enjoyed physical fitness activities, including cycling, hiking, and weightlifting. He was a kind man with a loving family and very close...
Mary Patricia Amos
Apr 23, 2021
Mary Patricia (Pat) Amos, age 88, passed away on April 23, 2021, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Pat was born to Dorance and Lota (Thomas) Munro of Williamsburg, Michigan on May 19, 1932. After attending Western Michigan University, she married John William Amos of Elk Rapids on December 26, 1954. They made their home on the Munro family...
Margaret Mary Sullivan
Apr 23, 2021
Margaret M. Sullivan, of Traverse City, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 peacefully at her home.
She will be buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois.
Tina Denise Josephson
Apr 22, 2021
Tina Denise Josephson, 54, of Montague, died Thursday, April 22, 2021, at home. She was born January 5, 1967, in Muskegon, the daughter of Jerry and Betty Josephson.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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Phyllis Louise Bruni
Apr 22, 2021
Phyllis Louise Williams Bruni of Ludington, Michigan passed away unexpectedly, but quietly, on April 22, 2021 at age 96.
Phyllis was born on a farm west of Riverdale, Michigan on November 12, 1924 to Fred and Rhea Williams, the third of 4 children. She graduated Riverdale High School in 1942 and attended Central Michigan College one year...
Beverly A. Kelly
Apr 22, 2021
Beverly A. (Slee) Kelly, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on December 5, 1945, passed away at her Pentwater home on Thursday, April 22, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Daniel, her children, Tara and Derek, her daughter-in-law, Kerrie and her four Grandsons. She will be remembered by her family and her many friends...
Haley Nicole Stangler
Apr 22, 2021
Haley Nicole Stangler, 21 of Kingsley, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 22, 2021. Haley was born in Deer River, Minnesota on March 15, 2000, the daughter of Joseph and Melissa (Allen) Stangler. The family moved to Kingsley in 2001, and has since called it their home. Haley graduated from Kingsley High School in 2018, and was currently attending Northwestern Michigan...
