Obituary Listing

Jan 18, 2021

Frances "Frannie" Ellen Acuna, 95, of Walkerville, left us peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021, at home.  She was born April 8, 1925, in Crystal Valley, Michigan, the daughter of Francis and Maria Cummins.

Frances graduated from Hart High School in 1943.  In 1946, she married Lloyd Draggoo and they had four children, Judy, Connie, Diane, and...

Jan 18, 2021

Joy Gardy, 89, of Mears, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021.  She was born on September 11, 1931, in Manasquan, New Jersey, the daughter of Dustan and Eurylla Allaire.

Joy was a wonderful wife, incredible, loving, and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and amazing friend.  Her kind and compassionate soul endeared her to so many...

Jan 17, 2021

Ingeborg Margarete Dalbke, 88, of Montague, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021, at home.  She was born March 13, 1932, in Stuttgart, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm and Lina (Hessenauer) Rottler.

Inge worked as a beautician for many years in Chicago, retiring in 1981.  In her spare time, Inge was an avid gardener who participated in several...

Jan 15, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Bruce Kiesgen Jr., 65, of Twin Lake, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home. He was born September 8, 1955, in Muskegon, the son of Gerald Sr. and Mary (Forton) Kiesgen.

Jerry was a small engine mechanic by trade, and operated his own shop, Jerry's Small Engine Repair. He was a dedicated husband...

Jan 14, 2021

David Arellano Padron, 60, of Scottville, died Thursday, January 14, 2021, at home.  He was born July 17, 1960, in Ludington, the son of Alberto and Joyce (Smith) Padron Jr.

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

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of...

Jan 13, 2021

Sabrina Faye Essex, 34, beloved daughter of Debra and Michael Giraitis, departed this earthly realm on January 13, 2021, at her parent's home in Hart, Michigan, after a long battle with cancer. Sabrina, or "Beaner" as she was affectionately known, was born to Debra Kay and Jerome Walter Essex on October 31, 1986.

Sabrina attended Hart Public...

Jan 13, 2021

Arthur Ritenburgh, 83, of Pentwater, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 31, 1937, in Muir, Michigan, the son of Oliver and Goldie (Davis) Ritenburgh.

Arthur retired from General Motors in 1991.  Afterwards he built his home on Pentwater Lake where he and his wife, Karen, spent their...

Jan 12, 2021

Rose Ann Quast, age 75 of Mesick, died unexpectedly January 12, 2021 at Munson Medical Center with her loving husband by her side. Rose Ann was born May 30, 1945 in Grant Twp., MI to Theodore and Jennie (Brininstool) Erickson. She attended Grant Center Hill county school being the only student in the 8th grade, and then went on...

Jan 12, 2021

Craig Christopher Curtis Sr., 55, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born February 17, 1965, in Hart, the son of Emory and LaRue Curtis.

Craig enjoyed snowmobiling and taking his truck across the plains. He previously attended Hart High School and worked at Krantz Farms in Mears.

Craig is survived by:...

Jan 12, 2021

Richard Lee Haggadone, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born August 16, 1935, in Lansing, the son of Glenn and Ruth (nee Brown) Haggadone.

Richard was a proud member of the US Navy, Boy Scout leader for 5 years, and Indian Guides Leader. He was a graduate of Everett High School in...

Jan 12, 2021

Miriam Marquardt Gibbs of Montague, Michigan, peacefully passed away at her home on January 12th, 2021, just after her 104th birthday. She was born the first of three children on January 7th, 1917, in Muskegon, Michigan, to Carl and Beulah Marquardt.

Miriam married Elliott Gibbs, the love of her life, on November 22, 1939, and they were...

Jan 9, 2021

Barbara "Barb" Cunningham, 83, of Branch, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 5, 1937, in Hart, the daughter of Guy and Edna (Monroe) Wayman.

Barb is survived by: her children, Kathy (Mark) Vellenga and Colleen (Tom) Macy; many grandkids and great-grandkids; one great-great grandchild; sister-in-law, Donna Wayman;...

Jan 7, 2021

In October of 2020, Dianne Lee Arbuckle rang a bell to celebrate her fifth anniversary of being free of the breast cancer that she bravely fought for years. A wife, mother, grandmother and fighter, she died in Traverse City on January 7, 2021 at the age of 73.

Dianne was born Amber Dianne Lee in Norfolk, Virginia...

Jan 7, 2021

Richard John Schoo, 58, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, after battling cancer.   He was born April 25, 1962, in Ludington, the son of Henry "Duke" and Marion (Strahan) Schoo.

Richie loved cooking, having worked as a cook for several restaurants in the area, including Scotty's, Sportsman's, Lincoln Hills, Townhouse and Hobby Crest Resort.  He...

Jan 6, 2021

Jan Ellen Luzadder, 68, of Whitehall, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born October 4, 1952, in Muskegon.

Jan was raised in Montague and attended Montague Public Schools. She enjoyed the arts, such as music and painting, and the outdoors, including walking, biking the Hart-Montague Trail State Park, and camping at Sleeping Bear Dunes-Platte River....

Jan 4, 2021

David "Dave" Edwin Bader, 59, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Monday, January 4, 2021, at home.  He was born July 14, 1961, in Wenatchee, Washington, the son of Charles and Geraldine (Lugiewicz) Bader.

Dave graduated from Ludington High School in the Class of 1979.  In 1983, Dave graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Jan 2, 2021

Carol P. Lavery, 92, of Muskegon, Michigan, and longtime resident of York Beach, Maine, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born March 25, 1928, in Gloversville, New York, the daughter of Carlo and Rosina (Volardi) Ambrosino.

Carol's loves were animals, gardening, and oil painting.

Carol is survived by: her son, Richard C. (Michelle)...

Jan 1, 2021

Damon Jones, 43, of Montague, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born June 11, 1977, in Detroit.

Damon was a gentle soul who loved everybody, including friends and various company. He enjoyed his time at Progressions Work Center in Hart and the friendships he made there.

Damon is survived by: his parents, Trish...

Dec 29, 2020

Shirley Joan Stinnett, 91, died on 12/29/2020 from complications of Covid-19. She was born on 12/4/1929 to Alvin Cecil and Tina Belle (Smith) Rader in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Charleston, W. VA with her family of five sisters and one brother. She moved back to Detroit where she met the love of her life, James H. Stinnett...

Dec 28, 2020

Donna Lynn Vieira, 58, of Montague, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born December 4, 1962, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, North Carolina, the daughter of Donald Sr. and Esther (Maciel) Bumpus.

Donna loved to sing karaoke, go to the casino, and have a good cookout. She loved her family, especially her children,...