Kyle Gordon Krause
Sep 10, 2026
Kyle Gordon Krause (aka Buck) 36, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born August 10, 1990, in Grand Haven, the son of Gordon Beebe and Diane Krause/Beebe.
Kyle graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2009.
He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and cooking on the grill and spoiling his animals with love and treats. He...
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...
Donna Jean Essenberg
Sep 20, 2026
Donna Jean Essenberg (Heydenberk-Curtis) 90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, IN, on September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart, MI. She was the sixth of nine children.
Donna was born and raised in Hart, MI, where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart High School. She was an...
William Martin Kropf
Sep 18, 2026
William “Bill” Kropf, 71, of Michigan, passed away on September 18, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of memories that will be told for generations. He was born on July 6, 1955, to Martin and Shirley (Collet) Kropf, in Shelby, MI.
Bill grew up in Montague, Michigan, and spent his life there, graduating from Montague...
Gretchen Locena Miller
Sep 17, 2026
Gretchen Locena Miller, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 17, 2026 in Traverse City, MI. She is survived by her husband Don, her twin children Troy and Taylor, her parents Gary and Gretchen Bensinger and her brother Greg Bensinger.
Gretchen was born in Ionia, MI, later raised in Alpena, MI, and earned a degree in Communications from...
Dorothy Francis Karpenske
Sep 16, 2026
Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske, 83, of Fountain, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1943, in Victoria, Arkansas, the daughter of Ezra and Ruby (Clark) Snow.
Dorothy had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and deeply loved. She welcomed everyone to her table, and...
Jeffrey Edward Dewitt
Sep 16, 2026
In loving memory of Jeffrey Dewitt
June 10, 1971 – September 16, 2026
Jeff was the kind of man people don’t come across often anymore. Strong, hardworking, fiercely independent, and completely himself, he lived his life on his own terms and left an impression that will not be forgotten.
He believed in hard work and took great pride in everything he built and...
John Baptiste Grimaldi III
Sep 15, 2026
John Baptiste Grimaldi, III, of Whitehall, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was born November 2, 1947, in San Jose, California, the son of John II and Gertrude (Ashe) Grimaldi.
John was an entrepreneur, craftsman, humanitarian, and longtime firefighter, serving the Boulder Creek community for more than 20 years. John was known for his gentle spirit, generous...
Steven Allen Hitchcock
Sep 14, 2026
Steven A. Hitchcock passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born to Gerald & Loretta (Cracker) Hitchcock on February 27, 1954.
He is survived by Vicky Hitchcock; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Horton; grandsons, Robert Stamper and Masyn Horton. He is also survived by 5 sisters and 2 brothers; sister in laws and brother in laws; and many...
Gary Lee Brems
Sep 13, 2026
Gary Lee Brems, 71, of Copemish, died Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Private graveside services will take place at a later date.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Covell-Traverse City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
Sharon Lee Neilly
Sep 11, 2026
Sharon Lee Neilly “Mamaw”, 88, of Hart, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born November 9, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Irving Hall and Lillian (Scott) Beck.
Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed arts and crafts, and solving jigsaw puzzles. Most of all she loved spending...
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...
Kay Lorraine Jancek
Sep 9, 2026
Kay Lorraine Jancek born August 31, 1943, to Richard Albert Rummer and Lorraine Josephine Mikkelson went to be with her Lord on September 9, 2026, from the effects of dementia shortly after celebrating her 83rd birthday. Kay is survived by her husband of 62 years, Larry Jancek, whom she married on Valentines Day 1964, her children Stephanie (Dean) Schmiedeknecht and...
Patricia Ann Ferwerda
Sep 8, 2026
Patricia Ann “Patty” Ferwerda, age 69, passed away on September 8, 2026, at Ludington Woods. Born January 8, 1957, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Joseph and Edith Ferwerda, Patty lived a life grounded in family, hard work, helping others and, above all, an unwavering faith in the Lord.
Patty spent her early childhood in Nunica, Michigan, before moving with her family...
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...
