Obituary Listing

Apr 21, 2021

Philip Louis Simoncini, 66, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born September 29, 1954, in Grand Rapids, the son of Louis and Wanda (Levandowski) Simoncini.

Phil was a graduate of Grand Valley State University. He was a Senior Chemist for over 20 years with Amway, and retired with many years of employment as...

Apr 20, 2021

Vera Riley, age 103, of Kingsley and Traverse City, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Grand Traverse Pavilions.

Vera was born May 7, 1917, in the family farm house East of Kingsley, the daughter of the late Earl Roy and the late Mildred May (Smith) Newmarch.

Vera attended the Hodge School until she...

Apr 19, 2021

Michael Paul Gavrilides, 70, of Ludington, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021, at home.  He was born May 24, 1950, in Grand Rapids, the son of Spyro "Spike" and Marilyn Gavrilides.

A full obituary will be posted later this week.

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

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Apr 19, 2021

Joan Lillian Hall, 88, of Montague, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born January 16, 1933, in Montague, the daughter of Henry and Ella (Runzel) Friday.

Joan enjoyed gardening and was an animal lover. She worked with Hooker Chemical, and later Howmet, retiring after 40 years of employment. Joan was devout in her faith, and...

Apr 19, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Jean MacDonald, 64, of Ludington, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born May 3, 1956, in Ludington, the daughter of Lewis and Anita (Whitaker) MacDonald.

Debbie worked as a hostess for many years at the 1880 Inn on the Hill Bed & Breakfast where she loved...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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.

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...

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...