Torreanno Frederick Lewis
May 17, 2026
Torreanno "Torre" Fredrick Lewis, age 59, of Allendale, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born on October 23, 1966, Torre was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, mentor, and friend.
He was the kind of man whose presence made people feel safe, supported, and loved. He was smart beyond measure, stubborn in the best of ways, funny, kindhearted, and fiercely...
D. Dianne Eisenlohr
May 13, 2026
D. Dianne Lindenau was born in Ludington, MI on November 29, 1945 to William and Darlene (Topping) Lindenau. Dianne enjoyed many adventures on the Stearns Estate as a child with her younger siblings Martha and William, Jr., as her father was the groundskeeper. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago, IL as a Registered Nurse: a...
Thomas Raymond Klotz
May 9, 2026
Thomas Raymond Klotz, 63, of Suttons Bay, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2026.
He was born in Ludington, Michigan to Charles and Harriet Klotz on November 6th, 1962. Tom graduated from Ludington High School in 1981 and from Ferris State University in 1983. He had a long career in the printing industry at that time and then became a small...
Betty Leola Alvesteffer
May 7, 2026
Betty Leola Alvesteffer, 91, of Hart, passed away May 7, 2026.
In accordance with Betty's wishes, no services will be held.
Beacon cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Linda Lee Miller
May 6, 2026
Linda Lee Miller, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with her three daughters by her side. She was born February 3, 1945, in Muskegon, to William ‘Bill’ Hekkema and Maxine ‘Mickey’ Hekkema.
Linda graduated from North Muskegon High School. She enjoyed reading, camping, picnics at the beach, casinos, and playing cards with all of her card friends. Linda...
Jason Shane Nickerson
May 6, 2026
Jason Shane Nickerson was a soulmate, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, to name a few. He passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026 at the age of 54 knowing his family and friends were by his side. He was born on September 12, 1971 in Traverse City, MI to Pete Nickerson and Mary Jo (Skillern) McVay. Jason lived a...
Henry Lee Bartz
May 6, 2026
Henry Lee Bartz, 89, of Grawn, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at French Manor South, in Traverse City, where he was beloved by the staff who affectionately called him “Grandpa.”
Henry was born and raised on the family farm in Monroe Center on August 30, 1936, to Thomas and Wilma (Taylor) Bartz. As a young man, he bought the farm from...
James "Jim" Gaylord Parker
May 6, 2026
James “Jim” Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born November 17, 1940, in Hart, the son of Gaylord and Ellen (Everson) Parker.
Jim graduated from Ludington High School. Afterwards he served in the US Army. Jim was a life-long dairy and beef farmer who truly loved working on the...
Benjamin Dean Jeffries
May 5, 2026
Benjamin Dean Jeffries, 70, of Montague, Michigan, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Ben was born on April 9,1956 and joined the loving family of William and June Jeffries. Growing up, Ben lived in many places as his family followed his father’s career.
Ben enjoyed a career in Information Technology, working at Howmet Aerospace in Computer Operations, supporting the...
George Arnold Kreke
May 4, 2026
George A. Kreke of Whitehall, MI passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026 at the age of 79. Born in Chicago July 10, 1946 to Henry and Marguerite Kreke. George, a graduate of Mendel High School, class of ‘64, played football all four years. After graduation, George proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from ‘64 to...
Marilyn Jane Wilder
May 4, 2026
Marilyn Jane Wilder, 76, of Scottville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Marilyn was born in Ludington to Robert and Myrtle (Christensen) Carr.
Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She often said her family was the greatest joy in her life. Marilyn...
Dolores Jean Guillen
May 3, 2026
Dolores Jean Guillen, 84, of Fife Lake, died Sunday, May 3, 2026, at home with her family by her side. She was born July 10, 1941, in Newberry, the daughter of Harry and Thelma (Nelson) Wertenberger.
Dolores is survived by her children; David, Kevin, (Marcella Russell), Nerene (Larry Kirt), and Franasco “Bo”, grandchildren, Jessica, Anna, Justin, and Raven, great-grandchildren; Nolan, Audrey,...
Cmdr Guy Herbert Freeborn
May 3, 2026
Commander Guy Herbert Freeborn (USN retired) flew west on May 3rd, 2026, in Morristown, TN. He was born in Hart, Michigan on February 24th, 1935 to Guy C. Freeborn (a World War I US Navy veteran) and Katherine M. Freeborn (nee Kessler).
The Freeborn family were multi-generational farmers in Hart. Guy grew up working on his family’s farm and also working...
Donald "Dave" David Middaugh
May 3, 2026
The Lord called Dave Middaugh home on Sunday, May 3, 2026. His journey here is done. Dave was born June 5, 1948, in Flint, the son of Donald and Goldie (Howell) Middaugh.
Dave was a lifelong resident of Buckley. He attended Buckley Community School where he played basketball and baseball. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Air...
Julia "Judy" Spencer
May 1, 2026
Julia Ellen Spencer, 91, passed away peacefully at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana on Friday, May 1, 2026, with family by her side.
Judy was born October 17, 1934, in Hart, Michigan, to Harry Jay and Mildred (Hasty) Pangburn. Judy graduated from Hart High School in 1952. She worked as a secretary at Oceana County Credit Bureau for 3 years,...
Thomas Frank Peacock
Apr 30, 2026
Thomas Frank Peacock reached his heavenly destination on Thursday April 30, 2026. He was born February 3, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Haessel L. and Dorothy (Siegrist) Peacock. Tom grew up in Midland, MI where he married Gayle Thiel on August 29, 1959. In 1960 he graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree, majoring in business and...
Henry Francis Lewis, Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
Henry Francis Lewis, Jr., 71, of Watervliet, Michigan, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was born July 19, 1954, in Holland, the son of Henry Sr. and Rositta (Lawrence) Lewis.
Henry proudly served in the US Army for 8 years and received an honorable discharge. He also served the Michigan Rehabilitation Services for 27 years, and worked at the Michigan...
Patrick "Pat" W. Adams
Apr 30, 2026
Patrick “Pat” W. Adams, age 75, of Rockford, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Pat was born on April 12, 1951, in Sturgis, MI, the only child of the late Arthur and Edith (Notestine) Adams. He began working at the age of 16 for Nehi Royal Crown Cola in...
Donald Charles White, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Donald Charles White, Jr., 53, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026. He was born April 2, 1973, in Phoenix, Arizona, the son of Donald and Sandra (Dyster) White.
Don loved the great outdoors which included camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed working on cars. Above all, he loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and dog, Karma.
Don is...
Linda Jo Kartes
Apr 28, 2026
Linda Jo Kartes, fondly known as Lin, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2026 at Trinity Health in Muskegon, Michigan.
Lin was born on December 15, 1956 in Ludington Michigan to John and Janet (Hunter) MacArthur. She was a 1975 graduate of Whitehall High School and dedicated much of her professional life to the dental field, where she built a reputation...
