Barbara Ann Pettit
Jun 29, 2021
Barbara Ann Pettit, 80, of Ludington, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at SKLD of Muskegon. She was born September 26, 1940, in Standish, Michigan, the youngest of six children born to George and Emily (Sheffield) Barshaw.
Barbara retired in 2007 from Foster Elementary School where she was employed for over 20 years as an aide on the...
Thomas A. Coleman
Jun 29, 2021
Thomas A. Coleman 85, of Ludington, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2021, at home.
Tom was born at home in Ludington on September 13, 1935, the son of Louis Alexander and Grace (Gustafson) Coleman. He grew up in Ludington, played football for the Orioles and graduated from Ludington High School in 1953 as Valedictorian. He graduated...
Allen Jack Van Putten
Jun 26, 2021
Allen Jack Van Putten, 77, unexpectedly joined the love of his life, Sharon Van Putten, in Heaven, on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Allen was born February 14, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Jacob and Marie Van Putten.
Allen graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and attended Calvin College until he met and married...
Josephine "Dodie" Mae Schmuckal
Jun 25, 2021
Josephine "Dodie" Mae Schmuckal, 86, of Kingsley, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, June 25, 2021, at home with her family by her side. She was born January 9, 1935, in Frankfort, the daughter of Clifford and Esther (Cozart) Peckham.
With her late husband, John, Dodie owned and operated Schmuckal Rentals. In her spare...
William Eugene Fargo
Jun 24, 2021
William Eugene Fargo, 71, of Grand Rapids, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Valley View Care Center in Grand Rapids. He was born April 28, 1950, in Monet, Missouri, the son of Milo and Rita (Wagner) Fargo.
William was a graduate of Mason County Eastern High School.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Edith Caroline Smith-Kokx
Jun 22, 2021
Edith Caroline (Lynn) Smith-Kokx, 99, of Pentwater, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born December 13, 1921, in Pentwater, the daughter of Everett and Carrie (Freeland) Lynn.
During the war, Edith worked at Continental Motors in Muskegon. Â She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and playing shuffleboard.
Edith is survived by: her children, Dennis (Mary Ann)...
Gerrit George Taylor
Jun 21, 2021
Gerrit George Taylor, 69, of Grawn, died Monday, June 21, 2021.
No services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Rickie Thomas Moneyhun Jr.
Jun 21, 2021
Rickie Thomas Moneyhun Jr., 39, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born June 11, 1982, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of Rickie Sr. and Betty Lou (Burgess) Moneyhun.
Rickie was an avid sports fan. Some of his favorite teams were the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Muskegon Lumberjacks, and various college teams, but...
Rita Crescenzi
Jun 21, 2021
Rita Crescenzi, 88, of Ludington, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born April 14, 1933, in Orvieto, Italy, the daughter of Julio and Niera (Ivaldi) Beribe.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel,...
Dora Ann Smith
Jun 19, 2021
Dora Ann Smith, 61, of Indian River, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at MediLodge of Ludington. She was born June 6, 1960, in Clare, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Joan (Drake) Smith.
Dora is survived by: her children George (Susan) Miske, Anastasia (Chris) Ryder, C.W. Miske, and Angel (Josh)Thrush; her grandchildren, Hannah, Leah, William, Makenzie, Zander,...
James Lee Carstens
Jun 18, 2021
James Lee Carstens, 83, of Kewadin, died Friday, June 18, 2021.
No services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Lawrence Lee Mousseau
Jun 18, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Mousseau, age 76, of Traverse City, MI was at Munson Medical Center when he peacefully passed through the veil of life and went to his eternal home on June 18, 2021. Larry was born on July 3, 1944, in Kinde, MI, to the late Nelson E. and Arla M. (Chapdelaine) Mousseau. He graduated from North Huron High...
Eddie Jake Russell
Jun 16, 2021
Eddie "Jake" Russell, 89 of East Jordan, MI, passed away peacefully at his home, with his son and friend Bear by his side on June 16, 2021.
Jake was the son of clarence and Margaret (Southbird) Russell. He was born on March 9, 1932, in Elk Rapids, MI. On August 10, 1957, Jake married his wife of...
Marie Anne Sheldon
Jun 16, 2021
Marie Anne Sheldon, 91, of Hart, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. She was born July 12, 1929, in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of Mario and Sylvia (Abbondi) Grande.
Marie was a Medical Librarian at Bailey-Seton Hospital on Staten Island, retiring after 33 years. She enjoyed doing crossword...
Dolores Louise Stein
Jun 15, 2021
Dolores Louise Stein, 89, of Fife Lake, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Maple Ridge Living Center in Cadillac. She was born April 3, 1932, in Detroit, the daughter of William and Cecelia (Stachura) Sweet.
Dolores was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Fife Lake. Following her retirement from Cadillac Rubber & Plastic, she spent...
Robert Francis Miller
Jun 15, 2021
Robert "Bob" F. Miller, 82, passed away June 15, 2021, in Grand Rapids following a courageous battle with chronic kidney disease. Bob was born October 3, 1938, in Johnson City, New York, to John Francis Miller and Helen (Yurko) Miller.
Bob served in the US Air Force. In his earlier years, he spent time in New York,...
Kathleen Marie Hogendyk
Jun 14, 2021
Kathleen Marie Hogendyk, 62, of Branch, died Monday, June 14, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 18, 1958, in Cary, Illinois, the daughter of Alexander and Elaine (Johannes) Osmanski.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is...
Patricia Ann Hayes
Jun 10, 2021
Patricia Ann Hayes passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021, at Munson Medical Center. She was born on October 15, 1936 in Flint, and had been a resident of Traverse City since 1986. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Delroy Milas Hayes, who passed away on August 12, 2020.
Private family services...
Shawn David Lange
Jun 10, 2021
Shawn David Lange, 39, of Ludington, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 10, 2021, at home. He was born December 25, 1981, in Ludington, the son of David and Pamela (Evans) Lange.
An auto-mechanic, Shawn worked until he was no longer able to due to cancer.
Shawn enjoyed painting, doing crafts and spending time with his cat,...
Dorothy Hudson
Jun 9, 2021
Dorothy Odell Hudson, 70 of Kingsley, passed away Wednesday, June 9 , 2021.  Dorothy was born on July 23, 1950, in Marietta, Georgia, the daughter of Robert Edgar and Willadean Elizabeth (McKinney) Mask. The family moved to the Denver area when she was young where she attended school and graduated. In 1985, she moved to Michigan with her husband...
