Larry Lee Chaffee
May 6, 2021
Larry Lee Chaffee, 78, of Ludington, Michigan, died on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He was born February 7, 1943, in Sterling, Michigan, to the late Ellsworth and Frances Chaffee.
Larry retired from Hardman Construction where he served as a foreman for almost 20 years. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 100 for 50 years. ...
William "Bill" Norbert Nolff
May 4, 2021
William "Bill" Norbert Nolff, 92, of Traverse City died May 4, 2021, at his home with his two granddaughters, Julie and Jennifer, at his side. Bill was born December 19, 1928, in Carleton, Michigan, in Monroe County, the son of Henry Nolff and Edna (Charbeneau) Nolff.
Bill was a veteran of the Korean War and World War...
Thomas Emmett Snyder
May 3, 2021
Thomas "Tom" Emmett Snyder, 93, of Traverse City, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born January 17, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Emmett and Pearl (Hartman) Snyder.
He was raised in South Bend, Indiana, and graduated from Riley High School. He married Robbye Leigh Iglehart, in...
Mary Frances Wedra
May 3, 2021
Mary Frances Wedra, 56, of Traverse City, died Monday, May 3, 2021, at her home. She was born May 15, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan, to Thomas McPharlin and Mildred McPharlin.
She married Mark Wedra on October 15, 1994, and had six children, Whitney, Nicholas, Natalie, and their triplets, Mark, Morgan, and Meghan. On October 22, 2003, Mark...
Lisa Marie Brewer
May 3, 2021
Lisa Marie Brewer, 54, of Muskegon, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. She was born March 20, 1967, in Shelby, the daughter of the late Richard and Donna (Johnson) Brewer.
Lisa was devout in her faith and was employed at Muskegon Catholic Central for 20 years. She enjoyed scrapbooking, attending scrapbooking events with her niece, Sophie, and...
John Raymond Jones
May 1, 2021
John (Jack) Raymond Jones, age 82, formerly of Punta Gorda FL, passed away in his sleep on Saturday May 1, 2021. Jack was born September 6, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, and traveled the world during his 22-years in the U.S. Air Force. Jack was married for 60 years to the former Ruth Blom Jensen of Denmark, and is survived...
Colleen Sue Simsa
Apr 29, 2021
Colleen Sue Simsa, 69, of Traverse City, passed away at home unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was born December 19, 1951, in Grawn, the daughter of Edward and Rose (Michels) Simsa.
Colleen attended Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint, later working at Meijer and the U.S. Post Office. She volunteered at...
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
...
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;...
