Jory Patrick Lang
Aug 21, 2026
Jory Patrick Lang, 33, of Muskegon, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026, in Warren, Michigan. He was born December 16, 1992, in Muskegon, the son of John Earl Lang and Joyce Melba Carey.
Jory will be remembered fondly by many friends and remaining family members as someone who could always bring a smile to your face. His bright energy, positive outlook,...
Carolyn F. Dubois
Aug 24, 2026
Carolyn F. Dubois, 92, of Whitehall, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born October 19, 1933, in Montague, the daughter of Edwin and Alice (Deephouse) Nelson.
Carolyn graduated from Montague High School. After high school, she worked as a secretary and loved working for Muskegon Soil Conservation. She excelled in typing and shorthand skills.
Carolyn was a devoted Christian, and...
Susan Marie Thompson
Sep 11, 2026
Susan "Sue" Marie Thompson (Gould), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 78 years old.
Born in Muskegon, MI to the late Maynard Francis Gould and Marguerite Elizabeth Gould (Rattin), Sue grew up with a foundation of...
Patricia Ann Ferwerda
Sep 8, 2026
Patricia Ann Ferwerda, 69, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living. She was born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, the daughter of Joseph and Edith (Rose) Ferwerda.
A full obituary will be posted later this week.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370...
Michael Scott Hardenburgh
Sep 5, 2026
Michael Scott Hardenburgh, 46, of Norton Shores, passed away Saturday September 5, 2026. He was born May 22, 1980, the son of Michael Louis Hardenburgh and Rebecca Jo (Lathrop) Neuville.
Michael worked as a warehouse manager for Premier Foods for 28 years. He was a hard worker who was very valuable to the company. Everyone who worked with Michael enjoyed being...
Carol Lynne Sanborn
Sep 1, 2026
Carol Lynne Sanborn, 83, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026.
Carol was a strong, fierce, and independent woman who lived life on her own terms. She was a devoted mother, a woman of faith, and someone who found joy in reading, crafting, animals, antiques, and cars.
Carol and her husband Michael Frederick Sanborn were married for 51 years. Their love story...
Susan Jane Keffer
Aug 31, 2026
Susan Jane Keffer, 82, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Hopkins, Michigan.
Susan was born on December 25, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the third of nine children born to Elton and Marion (Burton) Bell. She had fond memories of her childhood, especially the times she spent with cousins and friends at Portage...
Doris I. Turner
Aug 30, 2026
Doris I. Turner, born Doris Irene Ruwersma on March 15, 1930, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 30, 2026. Joining her husband of 32 years, Harold W. Turner, son Douglas A. Turner and son-in-law Charles E. Kellogg. Leaving behind to join her later are her son, Steven J (Linda) Turner, daughter-in-law, Jill Turner, daughter, Kathrine L....
Barry Troy Graham
Aug 30, 2026
Barry “Troy” Graham, 56, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born October 25, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Barry and Valry (Weber) Graham.
After graduating from East Kentwood High School in 1987, Troy moved to California to begin his career in car sales. In 1997, he moved to Texas, where...
Sue Ann Woller
Aug 29, 2026
Sue Ann Woller, 87, of Whitehall, passed away August 29, 2026. She was born February 6, 1939, in Muskegon, the daughter of Floyd and Marian (Krauss) Rollins.
Sue married Jerry Robert Woller on May 11, 1956. They enjoyed 65 years together before his death in 2021. Sue established the Corner House of Gifts in Whitehall and operated it for several years...
Donald James McCarthy
Aug 29, 2026
Donald James McCarthy, 98, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 29, 2026.
Donald was born on June 26, 1928, in Ludington, Michigan, to David and Eva McCarthy. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Duluth. On April 19, 1949, Donald married his beloved wife, Ruth. Together, they...
Mary Catherine Ruschkewicz
Aug 26, 2026
Mary Catherine Ruschkewicz, 87, of Ludington, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at home. She was born May 1, 1939, in Pontiac, the daughter of Kenneth and Della (VanGordon) Wyers.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Robert Gordon Suttorp
Aug 24, 2026
Robert Gordon Suttorp, 90, of Spring Lake, passed away peacefully at home Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born April 16, 1936, in Grand Rapids, the son of John and Marie (Helm) Suttorp.
On October 4, 1958, Robert married the love of his life, Barbara Jean Kokx, and together they shared 67 loving years together until her passing...
Tim Dale Griffin
Aug 23, 2026
Tim Dale Griffin, 73, of Lake Ann, died Sunday, August 23, 2026.
No services will be held.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Robert William Bassett
Aug 22, 2026
Robert William Bassett, age 97, left this earth on August 22, 2026.
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on January 6, 1929, to Paul Adams Bassett and Wilhelmina Anna (Schenetsky) Bassett. He was predeceased in death by his two siblings, Charles and Helen. He graduated from Patchogue High School in New York in 1947. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of...
Roberta Elizabeth Edmonds
Aug 18, 2026
Roberta Elizabeth Edmonds, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
A complete obituary will be posted soon.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beacomfh.com
Bobby "Bob" Ward Erickson
Aug 17, 2026
Bobby "Bob" Ward Erickson of Traverse City, Michigan passed away on August 17 at the Munson Hospice House at the age of 85.
Bob was born in Leelanau County on June 2, 1941. He spent his teen years working for Hubble Oil, Cavalier Gas Station, and F&M Cherry Factory. He graduated from Traverse City High School in 1959 and married Leah...
Thomas Glenn Conrad
Aug 16, 2026
Thomas Glenn Conrad, 70, of Whitehall, ended his earthly journey on Sunday, August 16, 2026, and began his everlasting life in heaven with his Lord and Savior. He was born on September 13, 1955 in Elmhurst, Illinois, the son of Earl and Marjorie (Hepperle) Conrad.
Thomas (Tom) graduated from Glenbard East High School (Lombard, Illinois) in 1973.
Tom grew up riding motorcycles...
Thomas Leo McGreal
Aug 16, 2026
Thomas (Tom) Leo McGreal, 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Whitehall, Michigan, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born January 5, 1940, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of John and Merne (Compton) McGreal.
Tom graduated from Rantoul High School in 1958. A natural athlete, Tom excelled at sports and played both football and basketball competitively. His...
Richard Joe Fairchild
Aug 14, 2026
Richard Joe Fairchild, age 83, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, peacefully in his “home away from home,” in the care of his family. Although he passed in Muskegon, Hesperia was his home.
Richard was born on April 22, 1943, in Hesperia, where he was raised by his loving parents, Charles and Mabel (Kirwin) Fairchild. He and his siblings grew up...
