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John William Babbin
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...
Frances "Pat" Patricia Mikowski
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...
Carol Sue Iannuccilli
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:...
Edna Jean Hale
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...
Dorothy Elizabeth Skinner
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.
Carol Jane Hunt
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...
Martha Annette Haselton
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...
Mildred M. Baatz
Apr 6, 2021
Mildred M. Baatz went to be with her Lord and Savior very early on April 6, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Osage County, Missouri on July 25, 1924. She was the daughter of Charles A. and Anna (Vossen) Johnston. She grew up on a farm there with many happy memories and also hardships during...
Velma Fern Wiebe
Apr 6, 2021
Velma Fern Wiebe, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord, April 6, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Private services will take place, and she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Daniel, at Evergreen Cemetery in Kingsley.
She is survived by her three sons, Gary, Ron (Ange), and Carl (Angel). Also...
Sharolyn Rose Hendrick
Apr 6, 2021
Sharolyn Rose Hendrick, 59, of Lake Ann, peacefully passed away at home on April 6, 2021 surrounded by love.
Sharolyn was born on March 9, 1962, in Tacoma, WA. to Dale Ashley Penny Sr. and Sharon Rose (Duggan). After Sharolyn graduated from Glen Lake High School in 1980, she studied early childhood education at Kirtland Community College...
Leonard Martinez
Apr 4, 2021
Leonard Martinez, 52, of Ludington, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born August 29, 1968, in Coldwater, the son of Phillip and Marcelina (Ramirez) Martinez.
Leonard worked at Dimensions Unlimited, in Ludington, and loved his job; never missing a day. Other than work, his passion was bowling. His favorite times were family cookouts and gatherings,...
Jarold Patrick Morgan
Apr 3, 2021
Jarold "Pat" Morgan passed away on April 3, 2021. No services are planned at this time. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Kingsley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
June Evonne Pietsch
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...
Tina Mae Wagner
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...
Sue Anne Kabot
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....
Leslie J. Forbes
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...
Geraldine Lillian Ford
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...
Lois Louise Ayers
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...
Virginia Leona Camargo
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....
Ralph Joseph Ockert
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...

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