Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2021

Beverly Louise Van Frank, 92, of Montague, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at her home. She was born September 20, 1928, in Muskegon, the daughter of Robert and Henrietta (Leu) Kamradt.

Beverly was a Christian and faithful wife to a farmer. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Montague.

On March...

Feb 6, 2021

Rikki Marie Loveless,33, of Whitehall passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com

Feb 4, 2021

Diane was born in Missouri to Opal Jean and Leonard "Pete" Righter. Opal, Pete, and Diane's brother Jeff preceded her in death. The rest of her siblings—Joe, Barbara, Pat, Dan, and Doug—survive, as do her children, Amy (Bill Campbell) and Steven; her stepdaughter Elitza Nicolaou (Chris Fieldhouse); her adopted German son Calli Flothmann; her grandchildren Kirsten, Noah, Jack, and...

Feb 4, 2021

Mildred May Richmond was born on August 23, 1923 and passed away on February 4, 2021 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.

Feb 3, 2021

Ronald Charles Ploskunak, 70, of Muskegon, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  He was born December 12, 1950, in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, to John and Marcella (Sontag) Ploskunak.

Ron left the small town of Avonmore right after high school for the big city of Chicago.  His passion was taking his sailboat out on Lake Michigan with clients and...

Feb 3, 2021

Marjorie Eloise Hanna, 93, of Traverse City passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 after a two-year battle with bladder cancer. Marjorie (Hines)Hanna was born on Aug. 5, 1927 in Richmond, Ky. to Ether (Tuttle) and Floyd Hines. She attended school in Hudson. On Dec. 18, 1943, she was wed to Gaylord Hanna at the Hudson Methodist Church. They...

Feb 2, 2021

Dorothy Lucille Stancliff, age 91, of rural Wibaux and formerly of Glendive, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 of natural causes.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and services will be held May 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Glendive Trap Club. The family asks that whatever COVID-19 recommendations are in place at that time...

Feb 1, 2021

Laura Ashley Herron, 31, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 1, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1989, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of William and Marlene (Clemons) Herron.

Laura is survived by: her sister, Brittany Clemons; her brothers, Justin (Heather) Herron, and Dustin Herron; and several nieces and nephews.

Laura was...

Jan 29, 2021

Barbara "Barb" "Barbie" Jean LaDere, 55, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born December 14, 1965, in Reed City, the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Hegerty) Spencer.

On February 23, 2006, Barb married Robert "Bob" LaDere.  They shared many adventures...

Jan 29, 2021

Robert Price, 87, first Mayor of Norton Shores, MI, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. Robert was born on June 15, 1933, to Samuel and Elizabeth Price in Muskegon, MI. He attended Nims Elementary School in Muskegon and graduated from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, FL. Robert, as the oldest son, worked in the family's furniture store from childhood...

Jan 28, 2021

Karla Kay Rancour, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to everyone she met, passed away Thursday January 28th, 2021 in Traverse City, Michigan. She was born February 19th, 1940 in her family home in Monroe Center. She was delivered by Dr. Neil Bronson, a traveling doctor from Traverse City.

Kay graduated from Buckley High School in...

Jan 26, 2021

Barbara Washington was born on June 5, 1935 and passed away on January 26, 2021 and is under the care of Covell Funeral Home.

Jan 26, 2021

Leo Burton Ely, 74, of Fife Lake passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Tuesday January 26, 2021. He was born on June 27, 1946 to the late Floyd and Alice (Thorburn) Ely. Married his sweetheart Frances Kyselka on 11/22/1969. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He is survived by...

Jan 26, 2021

John W. Riley, 92, of Mears, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. John was born February 6, 1928, in Hart, the son of Clayton and Flora Riley.

John was a 1946 graduate of Hart High School, and then served his...

Jan 25, 2021

Laurena "Renie" Mae Lokovich, 88, of Ludington, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 12, 1932, in Ludington, the daughter of LeRoy and Marguerite (Brown) Sterley.

Renie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who truly enjoyed taking care of her family.  She was an incredible...

Jan 24, 2021

Richard "Dick" Dallas Burrell, 83, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born January 5, 1938, in Muskegon, the son of Charles and Arlie (Noble) Burrell.

Dick was an avid outdoorsman, having loved hunting and fishing. He was a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 142 for approximately 15 years and will be remembered...

Jan 24, 2021

Danial John Buckhalter Sr., 70, of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born February 19, 1950, in Muskegon, the son of David and Alice (Freeman) Buckhalter Sr.

Danial was a Veteran of Vietnam, serving in the US ARMY.  Throughout his life, Danial held several different jobs, most...

Jan 24, 2021

Gary Glenn Miller, 84, of Ludington, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021.  Gary was born on September 18, 1936, in Detroit.  He graduated from Denby High School in January of 1955.  Gary enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1955-1959.  He married the love of his life, Ann Parsons,...

Jan 23, 2021

Peter E. Raymondo, 80, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at his home. He was born January 6, 1941, in Kane, Pennsylvania, the son of George and Mary (Frazino) Raymondo.

Pete proudly served his country in the US Army, and was stationed in Pirmasense, Germany. Pete was employed with Viking Food Stores, Inc. in Muskegon...

Jan 21, 2021

Karen Ann Nelson, 84, of Whitehall, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born December 10, 1936, in Whitehall, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Behnke) Schmiedeknecht.

Karen graduated from Whitehall High School in 1955. She later worked in the dietary department at the school and retired as head cook. She was a loving wife and...