Alan Roy Moulds
Apr 14, 2026
Alan Roy Moulds, 64, of Mears, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, after battling cancer. Born on November 18, 1961, in Lake City, Iowa, Alan lived a life filled with love, dedication, and adventure.
Alan was a devoted husband and best friend to his wife of 40 years, Sharon. Together they built a life centered on family and shared...
Mary R Lautner
Apr 13, 2026
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Robert "Bubba" Alan Tubbs
Apr 12, 2026
Robert "Bubba" Alan Tubbs, 72, of Hart, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.
A full obituary will be posted later this week.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Hart Christian Fellowship, 408 S State Street, Hart, with Pastor Bill Ryder officiating. The family will receive friends...
Doris Evans
Apr 12, 2026
Doris (Coon) Evans, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. She was born March 18, 1936, to Burton and Carrie (Scovill) Coon in Pentwater, Michigan.
Doris is survived by: her daughter, Kim Koster; son, Gregory (Marie) Hodges; bonus children, Marla (Scott) Kather, Vicky (James) Merills, Jackie (Richard) Merill, and Lisa (Chad) Steendam; grandchildren, Eric Hodges, and his children, Isaac Hodges and...
Lela Rae Walker
Apr 12, 2026
Lela Rae Walker, 90, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home. She was born July 23, 1935, in Elberon, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Agnes (Kucera) Dvorak.
Lela taught for over 20 years, first in Elbridge and later at Ferry until her retirement. Afterwards she volunteered at the Oceana Christian School for several years. In her...
David Charles Cook
Apr 12, 2026
David Charles Cook, born January 15, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to Nellie and Ray Cook, passed away peacefully at home in Irons, Michigan, on April 12, 2026.
David was a dedicated steelmill worker at Hercules Drawn Steel, where he worked tirelessly while raising nine children. He was a man of deep commitment—to both his work and his family—and took great pride...
Donald "Don" E. Mikowski
Apr 11, 2026
Donald “Don” Mikowski,96, was born and raised in Traverse City, died Saturday, April 11, 2026 at French Manor Terra, in Traverse City. He was born, July 30, 1929, in Traverse City, the son of Frances and Peter Mikowski.
Don was in the Coast Guard in Sault Ste. Marie, in 1948 and after his discharge he moved to Traverse City in 1950....
Trevor William Heistand Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Trevor William Heistand Jr. age 35, passed away on Friday April 10th, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends at Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital.Trevor will be remembered as a loving father to his son, Greyson. He was also a cherished son and grandson. Trevor will be remembered for his kindness, humor, and the deep love he had for his family...
Erich Gerald Fekken
Apr 7, 2026
Erich G. Fekken, 45, of Whitehall, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2026. He was born October 13, 1980, in Muskegon, the son of Rick and Jane (Nelson) Fekken.
A full obituary will be posted soon.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Rick Allen MacKay
Apr 5, 2026
Rick Allen MacKay, 73, of Hesperia, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 1, 1952, in Grand Haven, the son of the late James and Shirley (Veach) MacKay.
Rick proudly served his country in the US Air Force and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a highly...
Arthur Lee Griswold, DO
Apr 4, 2026
Arthur Lee Griswold D.O., age 94, of Traverse City, passed away on April 4, 2026, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Arthur was born on November 21, 1931, in Kirksville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents Leslie Arthur and Ila (Gates) Griswold. He was the oldest of 3 sons, and preceded in death by Ross and survived by Roy LaVerne...
Daniel Wayne Rickard
Apr 3, 2026
Daniel Wayne Rickard, 78, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Ada, Ohio, died Friday, April 3, 2026, at Majestic Care Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born September 5, 1947, in Hart, Michigan, the son of Willis and Dorothy (Wood) Rickard.
Daniel graduated from Hart High School in 1965. He attended Marion College for 4 years prior to enlisting in...
Joseph Allen Phillips
Apr 2, 2026
It is in great sadness that the family of Joseph Phillips announce his passing. Joseph Allen Phillips, 49, of Hesperia, Passed away on 04/02/26 in his home. Joe(Joseph) was born in York, Pennsylvania on 06/03/76.
He was a dedicated and hard worker serving almost 15 years at Linamar (Aludyne) in Montague. After high school graduation, Joe served 4 years in the...
Allan Loren Armstrong
Apr 2, 2026
Allan Loren Armstrong, 92, of Luther, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior, following a short illness, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his winter home in Green Valley, Arizona, with his children by his side. He was born August 22, 1933, in Fremont, the son of Loren and Mabel (Giddings) Armstrong.
Allan was a graduate of Hesperia High...
Richard H. Balsitis II
Apr 2, 2026
Richard H. Balsitis II, 68, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born March 17, 1958, in Grand Rapids, the son of Richard H. Sr., and Ann (VanDrunen) Balsitis.
Rick had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, and helping others, but most of all he loved being a papa. He absolutely adored his family. Rick was a kind and...
Rick Goodrow
Apr 1, 2026
Rick Goodrow, 76, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon. He was born May 19, 1949, to Francis and Gladys (Guilford) Goodrow in Hale, Michigan.
Rick graduated from Hale High School in 1967 and then attended Alma College for four years before joining the US Air Force. On September 20,1970, he married Sue Slosser,...
Linda Mae McCarthy
Mar 31, 2026
Linda Mae (Hayward) McCarthy, 79, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026. She was born May 21, 1946, in Holton, the daughter of Richard and Mary (White) Hayward.
She found joy in life’s simple pleasures; cooking, tending to her garden, thrifting and yard sales, mowing her lawn, sewing, crocheting, and all kinds of arts and crafts. She had a deep love for...
Helen Marie Scripter
Mar 31, 2026
Helen Marie Scripter, 82, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born December 6, 1943, in Muskegon, the daughter of Mitchell and Mamie (Bailey) Battice.
Helen graduated from Michigan School for the Deaf in 1964. She went to work for Stokely's in Hart, and then married Manuel Lee Scripter that same year. Helen was a strong woman and...
Gerald Ray Sircher
Mar 29, 2026
Gerald Ray Sircher, 79, of Hart passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home.
In accordance with Gerald's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Matthew Berumen
Mar 29, 2026
Matthew Berumen, 43, of Pentwater, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home. He was born June 28, 1982, in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Jose and Eva (Luevano) Berumen.
Matt was a kind hearted man. Despite his illness, he always wanted to help others. He was adored by his son and his cousins who looked up to him. Matt...
