Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of June Evonne (Zack) Pietsch announces her passing at the age of 85 on Saturday, April 3, 2021, (her birthday) at her home in Brunswick after a short illness. She was a loving wife, mother, "Meme," sister, aunt, and dear friend to many. June was born in Ravenna, Mich., to Stanley...

Apr 3, 2021

Tina Mae Wagner, of Grawn, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021; she was 93 years old.

Tina was born alongside twin sister Tricia on February 1, 1928, to Leslie and Lillian (Briggs) Amidon in Saginaw.  They were the only girls sharing their childhood with five brothers.  Tina married Karl Wagner on January 1, 1951; together they...

Apr 1, 2021

Sue Ann Kabot, age 72 of Traverse City, passed away into the arms of her Savior, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Munson Medical Center.

Sue was born on April 11, 1948 in Charlevoix, MI. , the daughter of Darwin and Wilma (Veenstra) Penfold.  She graduated from Ellsworth High School, and met her husband Ronald in Traverse City....

Mar 30, 2021

Leslie J. "Curly" Forbes, 95, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born January 23, 1926, in Custer, the son of Charles and Carrie (Marsh) Forbes.

Leslie was a proud WWII veteran, serving in the US Army. He was a lifelong member of the Montague VFW Post 3256. In his younger years he enjoyed...

Mar 25, 2021

Geraldine "Gerrie" Lillian Ford, died Thursday, March 25, 2021.  She was born December 2, 1922, in Detroit, the daughter of Theodore and Theresa (Lukasek) McDonald.

Gerrie graduated from Denby High School and from Wayne State University with an Interior Design degree.  She was employed at Natural Environmental Reclamation Concepts, Inc. in Hanover, Michigan, and at N.A.I.C. in...

Mar 24, 2021

Lois L. Ayers, 78, of Pleasant Ridge, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Ludington. She was born Dec. 20, 1942, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of the late Harold and Helen (Abbott) Braford. Lois graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in the Class of 1960.  She earned a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from Western Michigan University, and...

Mar 23, 2021

Virginia Leona Camargo, 54, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in her childhood home. She was born June 26, 1966, in Detroit, the daughter of Pedro Sr. and Mary (Flatt) Camargo.

Virginia was a devoted mother to her daughters, Elizabeth and Ashley, and a loving grandmother to Zander and Amya....

Mar 22, 2021

Ralph Joseph Ockert, of Kinglsey, died Monday, March 22, 2021.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at St. Mary of Hannah church, 2912 M-113, Kingsley.  Visitation will be held form 6-8 PM, Friday, March 26, 2021, at...

Mar 22, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" Durling, 56, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her home on March 22, 2021.

Liz was born on August 15, 1964, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. On April 9, 1994, she married Charles Durling. They moved to northern Michigan in 2003, and Liz was a...

Mar 21, 2021

Julie Marie Holliday of Fife Lake, passed away quietly on March 21, 2021 at Munson Medical Center after a courageous battle with lymphoma.

She was born in Traverse City on April 20, 1957, the daughter of Harold and Harriet Smith.  Upon graduation from Traverse City Central High School, Julie worked in quality control for United Tech Industries,...

Mar 20, 2021

William Paul "Bill" Nusbaum, 70, of Mears, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born March 5, 1951, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late William and Dorothy (Briskey) Nusbaum.

Bill was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and was a Park Ranger and part-time Conservation Officer with the Michigan Department of Natural...

Mar 19, 2021

Elizabeth G. Northrup, 61, of Mears, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021.

In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 19, 2021

Shirley Margaret Macaddino was received into the glorious and loving Lord's hands at the age of 93 on March 19, 2021 at home.

She married her high school sweetheart, Ned J. Macaddino on December 13, 1944, who preceded her in death in 2011.

Surviving are her five children, Judy (Larry) English, Kathy (Robert) Iacofano, Gary...

Mar 18, 2021

Mildred Kingsley passed away on March 18, 2021.  No services are planned at this time.  Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 18, 2021

William Anthony Renis died peacefully at his son's home on Elk Lake surrounded by family on March

18, 2021.

He was born on December 28, 1928, to Joseph A. and Stephanie (Eichas) Renis in Grand Rapids,

Michigan.

He attended St. Peter and Paul's Elementary school and graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic...

Mar 11, 2021

Diane Stanko, 82, of Williamsburg, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home.  She was born on April 10, 1938, in Poland, the daughter of Frank and Aleksandra (Dobkowski) Janisqewski.  She immigrated to the United States in 1950, and her family lived in the metro Detroit area until she moved to northern Michigan. She married Daniel Stanko...

Mar 9, 2021

Claudette Tarr passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Traverse City. Born on February 11, 1960, in Flint, Michigan, Claudette grew up in Urbana, Illinois. She graduated in 1978 from

Urbana High School and worked for many years for F&G Lighting and Sound. In 1989, she moved to San Diego, California, where she worked at the...

Mar 8, 2021

Daniel Lee Young, 61, of Kingsley, died Monday, March 8, 2021.

No services will be held.

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

www.beaconfh.com

Mar 7, 2021

Rosaline Mae Schuster, of Kingsley, died on Sunday, March 7, 2021; she was 97 years old.

She was born Rosaline Hall in Grant Township on February 17, 1924 to Lewis and Hazel (Hoyt) Hall.  In October of 1947, Rosaline married Ralph Schuster.

Rosaline was head of housekeeping at the Interlochen Center for the Arts for...

Mar 6, 2021

Heinrich K. Smith Jr., 43, of Scottville passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021.

No services will be held at this time.

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

www.beaconfh.com