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Mrs. Bertha I. "Birdie" Ransom (widow of
Clarence "Mike") of Montague
Bertha I. "Birdie" Ransom, age 93, died May 20, 2013. She
was born January 30, 1920, in Montague, to James T. and
Bertha (Lecus) Mahoney. A homemaker all her life, she was
married to Clarence "Mike" Ransom on December 31, 1941. Mr.
Ransom preceded her in death in 2004. She was a member of
Ferry Memorial Reformed Church. She was preceded in death by
five sisters and five brothers.
FAMILY: Her children, Michael (Scottie) Ransom, Colleen Sue
(Wayne) Roesler and Gary (Sharon) Ransom; 10 grandchildren;
10 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a
sister-in-law, Vi Mahoney; many nieces & nephews.
SERVICE: Friday, May 24, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at Ferry
Memorial Reformed Church, 8669 Old Channel Trail, Montague,
with the Rev. Dick Klaver officiating. Interment will be in
Oakgrove Cemetery, Montague.
VISITING TIME: Thursday, 6-8 PM, at CLOCK Funeral Home of
White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall.
DONATIONS: Brett Ransom & Family (for Missionary Work in
Ethiopia), c/o CLOCK Funeral Home of White Lake, Box 128,
Whitehall 49461.
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Mrs. Josie Corder Whitehall
Josie Corder, age 93, met her Savior face to face on May 13,
2013. She was born January 2, 1920, in Warsaw, Indiana, to
Amasa and Edna (Hite) Cripe. A homemaker all her life, on
August 26, 1941, she married Jess B. Corder. Mr. Corder
preceded her in death in 1972. A devoted member of Fruitland
Baptist Church, she had taught Sunday School and sang in the
choir. Mrs. Corder was preceded in death by three sisters
and two brothers.
FAMILY: A daughter, Nancy (Doug) Brewer of North Muskegon; a
son, David Corder of Whitehall and Art (Jill) Corder of
Spring Lake; 6 grandchildren, 7
great-grandchildren; 2 step-great grandchildren, 2
great-great grandchildren, 3 step-great-great grandchildren.
SERVICE: Friday, May 17, 2013, at 1 PM, at Fruitland Baptist
Church, 4611 Orshal Rd., Whitehall, with Rev. Gene Walter
officiating. Interment will be in Sunrise Memorial Gardens
in Muskegon.
VISITING TIME: Thursday, 6-8 PM, at CLOCK Funeral Home of
White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, and 12PM until
service time on Friday, at the church.
DONATIONS: Corder Family, c/o Clock Funeral Home of White
Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall 49461.
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Mrs. Kathy L. Moore of North Muskegon
Kathy L. Moore, age 61, died May 13, 2013. She was born
August 22, 1951, in Muskegon, to Paul and Patricia (Rowe)
Mikkelson. A graduate of Montague High School, on September
23, 1978, she married Dennis Moore. She had worked as a
caregiver for HGA. She was preceded in death by her parents
and a brother, Gordon Mikkelson.
FAMILY: Her husband, Dennis; her sons, Steve (Polly)
Mikkelson, and their children, Hannah and Haden, and Jamie
Moore of North Muskegon; four sisters, Candy (George) Perry
of Montague, Rachel (Aaron) Fotis of Muskegon, Beth (Dave)
Coppedge of Ludington and Melody Moore of Muskegon;
brothers, Ron (Karen) Mikkelson, Larry (Theresa) Mikkelson
of Muskegon, Jamie (Cindy) Moore of Muskegon and Scott Moore
of Muskegon.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 5-8 PM, at
Don Rea VFW Post #8846, 1061 Witham Rd., North Muskegon.
DONATIONS: Pound Buddies, 1300 E. Keating Ave., Muskegon
49442.
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Mrs. Elma K. Anderson of Ludington
Elma K. Anderson, 90, of Ludington, died Sunday, May 12,
2013, following a brief illness at Memorial Medical Center,
surrounded by her family.
Elma was born October 24, 1922, at the East Ludington Avenue
home of Ladimer and Elma Jebavy. Elma's love besides her
family, was her love of music, and she began playing piano
at the early age of three. Later, she learned to play the
violin, the accordion, the organ, and her favorite, the
clarinet.
She attended St. Simon Elementary School, and graduated from
St. Simon High School with the class of 1940. She also
attended DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida, the winters
of her Sophmore and Junior year of High School. It was there
that she furthered her love and joy for music in the DeLand
High School band, under the direction of John J. Heney, who
was a protégé of John Philip Sousa. Elma also attended
Interlochen Arts Academy, studying piano. She completed her
education by attending Michigan State University, Arizona
State University, and graduated from Grand Rapids Business
College (now Aquinas College), with a degree in Business.
Elma was proud of the fact that one of her law professors
was former President Gerald R. Ford. During the summers,
Elma worked at her father's fruit processing plant on South
Washington Avenue.
She married the love of her life, Morgan W. Anderson,
November 23, 1944, at St. Simon Church. Morgan preceded her
in death on January 1, 2010, and the couple celebrated 66
years of marriage. Upon their marriage, the couple returned
to El Paso, Texas, where Morgan was stationed with the U.S
Army Air Corps in a teaching position. Elma worked in a base
office interpretating readings from completed missions of
Norden bomb sights. Upon Morgan's discharge from the
service, the couple returned to Ludington for a short period
of time, and then moved to DeLand, Florida, for Morgan to
complete his college education. Following Morgan's
graduation, the couple returned to Ludington, where they
raised their family, and lived for the rest of their lives.
Elma was a member of the local chapter of Sweet Adeline's
International, a member of Ludington Musicale, West Shore
Band, local Civic Bands, the Pentwater Civic Band, served as
a rehearsal pianist for Ramsdell Theater productions, and
many Rotary Smiles shows. She was honored by the Pentwater
Band many years ago, as being the longest active member in
the band. Elma also served as a long-time member and
president of the Salvation Army Board and the Ludington Band
Parents. She was a devoted PTA mom, and was the biggest
supporter of her children's and grandchildren's endeavors.
Elma and Morgan loved to travel, spending 17 winters in
their beloved Maui, Hawaii, and Key West, Florida. The
couple traveled the world, including a 101-day around the
world cruise in 1989. Elma loved to travel to Morgan's
Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force Conventions, and was
proud of his service to his country. Elma resided in the
former Jebavy home until 2009. She was proud that the
property was declared a Centennial Farm in 1986, and of the
fact that she and Morgan were able to restore the property.
After 2009, Elma made her home for a period of time at
Ludington Woods, and for the last six months, with her
daughter, Cheryl.
In addition to her music, Elma loved gardening, reading,
entertaining in their home, and frequenting various
restaurants around town. In recent years, she loved to spend
time with her cat, Socks, and enjoyed watching her five
great-grandchildren, who called her Grandma Great. On
Saturdays in the Fall, you could often find Elma cheering on
the University of Michigan Football team. She also loved to
watch Indy car racing, attending the Indianapolis 500 for
many years.
Elma was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan, her
parents Ladimer and Elma Jebavy, numerous aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
She is SURVIVED by her son, Marc (Linda) Anderson, of
Ludington, her daughter, Cheryl Higginson, of Ludington;
grandchildren Chris (Tara) Anderson, of Antioch, IL, Chad
(Carrie) Anderson, of Holt, and Holly Higginson, of Grand
Rapids; five great-grandchildren, Michael, Calista, Charlie,
Jacob, and Olivia.
VISITATION will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at CLOCK
Funeral Home in Ludington, 309 S. Washington Ave., from 5-7
p.m., and the FUNERAL MASS will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, May 16, 2013, at St. Simon Catholic Church, 702 E.
Bryant Rd., in Ludington, with the Reverend Fr. Wayne B.
Wheeler Jr. as celebrant.
A VIGIL SERVICE will be conducted by
Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Schiller, at the funeral home, at 7 PM,
on Wednesday evening. A luncheon will be held at the St.
Simons Family Center following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested
DONATIONS to the Alzheimer's Association, and can be sent
directly to the Association at 2944 Fuller Ave, Suite 101,
Grand Rapids, MI 49505, or memorial envelopes will be
available at the funeral home and the church.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington (231-843-2531) was chosen to
assist with arrangements.
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Pamela G. Phillips Meyers of Whitehall
Pamela Gay Phillips Meyers, died May 11, 2013. She was born
in Bolney, Michigan, to Daniel and Betsy (White) Phillips.
Pamela worked as a bus driver for the Reeths-Puffer school
district for several years. She enjoyed spending time with
her grandchildren, which were the light of her life. She
spent many hours with her special horses, Cisco and Calico.
Pam was preceded in death by her brother, Mark, and parents,
Daniel and Betsy.
FAMILY: Her daughter, Danielle (Ray) Redding of Whitehall: 1
son, Matthew (Fiance, Kody Bloomtrom); Grandchildren, Rose
and Rebecca, Jonnie, Kadin, Matthew, Khloe, Candyce and
Paul; a sister, Betsy Phillips (husband, John Pastotnik) of
Twin Lake; brothers, Mike Phillips and Steve (Dashia)
Phillips, both of Muskegon and Dan Phillips of FL. She was
formally married to Gary Meyers and has a special friend Tim
Peoples.
SERVICE: Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 2 PM, at Clock Funeral
Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall, with the
Rev. Bruce A. Beach officiating.
VISITING TIME: Saturday, 1 PM until service time, at Clock
Funeral Home in Whitehall.
DONATIONS: Meyers Family Fund c/o Clock Funeral Home P.O.
Box 128 Whitehall MI. 49461.
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Mr. Andrew H. Wright of Ludington
Andrew H. Wright, age 46, met his Savior face to face on
May, 6, 2013. He was born August 31, 1966, in Ludington, to
William H. and Ila L. (Jensen) Wright. Andrew had attended
special education programs held at the Community Church and
Franklin School and also attended the Mason-Lake ISD for 20
years. He worked for Dimensions Unlimited in Ludington, and
later for Hope Network in Grand Rapids after he moved to
Pine Rest Christian Homes. Andy was a member St. Paul United
Methodist Church. A Special Olympics athlete, he competed at
the National Special Olympics Olympiad in Utah, where he won
numerous medals in cross-country skiing. He enjoyed making
latchhook rugs, but especially enjoyed being outside on the
tractor, and took exceptional pride in mowing the lawn when
he could. He was preceded in death by his father in 1990,
and also a brother Jack Robert in 1956.
FAMILY: His mother, Ila; sisters, Jill
(Edward) Iteen and Anita (Tom) Moxley; a brother, David
(Deborah) Wright; (aunt, Irma Jane Fritz-Zager; nieces,
nephews, & cousins.
SERVICE: Monday, May 13, 2013, at 11:00 AM, at St. Paul
United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Morton Rd., Ludington, with
Rev. Jon L. Pohl officiating. Interment will be in Summit
Township Cemetery.
VISITING TIME: Sunday, 5-7 PM, at CLOCK Funeral Home of
Ludington, 309 S. Washington Ave., Ludington.
MEMORIALS: Mason County Area Area 24 Special Olympics, c/o
Jerry Schangle - Interim Director, 6524 Hemlock St.,
Ludington 49431 or Memorial Fund of St. Paul United
Methodist Church, 3212 Morton Rd., Ludington 49431.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington (231-843-2531) was selected
to assist with arrangements.
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Mr. Thomas R. Sladick of Ludington
Thomas R. Sladick, age 86, died May 8, 2013. He was born
March 28, 1927, in Detroit, to Albert and Josephine (Moultrup)
Sladick. He had lived in the Ludington area the last 27
years, coming from Southfield. Mr. Sladick proudly served in
the US Navy during World War II. He had worked as a book
binder at Typograph Printing Co. for 44 years. A member of
St. Simon Catholic Church, Tom was an avid Detroit Tigers
fan, as well as a member of Edwin E. Ewing American Legion
Post #76 of Ludington, as well as Council #1492 Knights of
Columbus of Ludington. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two sisters, Marion and Shirley, and a brother,
Larry.
FAMILY: A brother, Don (Carol) Sladick of Ludington; 13
nieces & nephews.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Monday, May 13, 2013, at 1:00 PM, at St.
Simon Catholic Church, 702 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington, with
the Rev. Fr. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Interment will
be in Pere Marquette Cemetery.
VISITING TIME: Sunday, 5-7 PM, at CLOCK Funeral Home of
Ludington, 309 S. Washington Ave., Ludington.
A SCRIPTURE SERVICE will be held, at CLOCK Funeral Home, at
6:30 PM, on Sunday.
DONATIONS: Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Suite 400,
Muskegon 49441 or Memorial Fund of St. Simon Catholic
Church, 702 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington 49431.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington (231-843-2531) was selected
to assist with arrangements.
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Mr. Vernon J. Collins of Ludington
Vernon J. Collins, 67 of Ludington was peacefully born into
Eternity on May 6, 2013 after a courageous battle with
cancer, surrounded at home by his loving family.
Born August 14, 1945, in Ludington, to Clarence and Dorothy
(Lange) Collins. He leaves behind his loving and dedicated
wife of 47 years, Lupe. After graduating from Ludington High
School, Vernon proudly served his country flying helicopters
in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired with
over 31 years as a machinist at Harsco Rail in Ludington.
Vernon also enjoyed working for many years at CIS Inc.,
favoring the number 7 truck, which he viewed more as a hobby
and enjoyed very much.
Mr. Collins was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church and a
member of the Edwin E. Ewing American Legion Post #76. He
had a passion for hunting and fishing but especially loved
spending time with his family, and his five precious
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father,
Clarence and an infant brother, Leroy.
He leaves behind his wife, Lupe; his daughters, DeLynn
(Kevin) Kessel, DeLee (Stan) Davis and DeAnna (Rick)
Huizinga; his grandchildren, Kolby Kessel, Vince and Jade
Davis, Marisa and Marcus Huizinga; siblings, Lyle Collins,
William (Diann) Collins, Linda (Tim) Jennings and Richard
(Vickie) Collins; numerous nieces, nephews and special
friends.
FUNERAL LITURGY: Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 1:00 PM, at St.
Simon Catholic Church, 702 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington, with
the Rev. Fr. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Interment will
be in Pere Marquette Cemetery, where a MILITARY SALUTE will
be conducted by the Honor Guard of Edwin E. Ewing American
Legion Post #76 of Ludington.
VISITING TIME: Saturday, 12:00 PM (Noon) until service time,
at St. Simon Catholic Church.
DONATIONS: Collins Family, c/o CLOCK Funeral Home of
Ludington, Box 458, Ludington 49431.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington was chosen to assist with
arrangements.
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Mr. Robert, H. Hathaway of Muskegon
Robert H. Hathaway, age 73, died April 26, 2013. He was born
September 24, 1940, in Wisconsin, to Henry and Esther (Thill)
Hathaway. He had worked at Eagle-Ottawa Leather Co. and CWC-Textron.
Mr. Hathaway proudly served in the US Army during the
Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents.
FAMILY: His children, Todd (Jennifer) Hathaway, Scott
Hathaway, and Theron Hathaway; grandchildren, Seanna
Hathaway and Journey Hathaway; a cousin, Phyllis Veigel of
MN.
SERVICE: Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 1 PM, at CLOCK Funeral
Home of White Lake, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall. A MILITARY
SALUTE will be conducted, at the time of service, by the
Honor Guard of Algot Johnson American Legion Post #69, of
White Lake.
VISITING TIME: Saturday, 11 AM until service time, at CLOCK
Funeral Home of White Lake.
DONATIONS: Hathaway Family, c/o CLOCK Funeral Home of White
Lake, Box 128, Whitehall 49461.
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Mr. Walter A. Niezgoda of Whitehall (formerly
of Harrisville)
Walter A. Niezgoda, age 87, died April 17, 2013, at his
home. He was born November 10, 1925, in Detroit, to Michael
and Angela (Smiatac) Niezgoda. He was a graduate of Michigan
State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture
Science & Animals and later worked at the University of
Michigan as a research assistant in Human Genetics. He
proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. On June
20, 1964, he married the former Dorothy E. McNellis. She
preceded him in death. Mr. Niezgoda was a member of
Harrisville United Methodist Church.
FAMILY: A daughter, Bonnie (Bill) Colvin of Whitehall;
special buddy, Bizzi.
SERVICE: Private services have been held.
DONATIONS: Noah Project, 5205 Airline Rd., Muskegon, MI
49444-9727.
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Mr. Elmer D. Wright of Ludington 1918-2013
Elmer Wright, surrounded by family members, gently passed
away April 17, 2013, after a brief illness. Mr. Wright was
the eldest of seven children, born to Arthur and Ethel
(Richards) Wright, on Feb.12, 1918. in Indianapolis,
Indiana. He worked on a large farm until his enlistment in
the US Army in 1940. He served in the 101 st Airborne
Division with the 327th Glider Infantry, European Theater of
Operations. He earned many decorations and citations ,
including 2 purple hearts, and the Bronze Star for
"Meritorious Achievement in ground combat against the armed
enemy" in the battles of Normandy, Rhineland, and Central
Europe. He was also a prisoner of war, in Germany for an
extended period of time. Upon his discharge in 1945, he
returned to the Ludington area where he met his future wife
Rosemary McLearen, they married
August 10, 1946 at St. Simon's Church in Ludington. He
resided and worked in Ludington for the rest of his life.
Mr. Wright belonged to the Danish Brotherhood, Lodge # 51.
He loved to play cards, especially Set-Back and Pinochle,
and had a passion for fishing, and loved tinkering with
anything that had moving parts, and also enjoyed being on
the "go", taking Dial-a-Ride several times a day. Elmer was
preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemary, a daughter,
Theresa and 4 brothers, Bob Wright of Muskegon, Norman
Wright of Muskegon, Verne Wright of Muskegon, and Arthur
Wright Jr. of Wisconsin.
FAMILY: He is survived by three daughters, Mary Ann (Wright)
Coppola of Manistee, Nancy (Michael) Pajonk of Ludington,
and Tonie (Norman "Zeke") Littlefield of Ludington; 7
grandchildren, Brian Woodhouse of Manistee, Sean Okelley of
Fountain, Mike Pajonk of Detroit, Gretchen (Steve) Turner of
Ludington, Lee Pajonk of Grand Rapids, Dan Littlefield of
Ludington, and David (Jenny) Littlefield of Kalamazoo; 4
great-granchildren, Darian Pajonk, Maya Chandler, Marissa
Littlefield and Steven Turner; one sister Edith of Maryland,
and one brother Jerry Wright of Muskegon.
MEMORIAL MASS: Thursday May 2, 2013, 10:00 am, at St. Simon
Catholic Church, 702 E. Bryant Rd., Ludington with Rev.
Father Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding, at which time a
Military Salute will be conducted by the Edwin E. Ewing
American Legion Post #76 of Ludington.
DONATIONS: Hospice of Michigan, Mason Co. Office, 5177 W.
US-10, Suite B, Ludington 49431
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington (231-843-2531) was selected
to assist with arrangements.
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Mr. Donald S. Lundberg of Pentwater
Donald S. Lundberg, age 89, died at Tendercare in Ludington,
April 23, 2013. He was born July 10, 1923, in Pentwater, to
Victor G. and Mary (Matson) Lundberg. He married Donna Vance
in June of 1947. Don was a lifetime dairy farmer in Riverton
Township. In the early 1960's, his herd of cattle rated the
top herd in Michigan. He also was a salesman for Harvestore
in this area and a dealer for various farm machinery
companies. He was a member of Farm Bureau and St. Paul
United Methodist Church. Mr. Lundberg was preceded in death
by his parents, a brother, Lawrence, and a brother-in-law,
William Saxton.
FAMILY: His wife, Donna; sons, Dennis (Dolly) Lundberg of
Mississippi, Donnie (Paula) Lundberg of Pentwater, Dean
(Debbie) Lundberg of Texas, Dick (Cheryl) Lundberg of
Ludington, and David Lundberg and Daniel Lundberg, both of
Pentwater; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; his
sister, Beverly Saxton; 2 sisters-in-law, Doris Lundberg and
Marilyn Stegenga.
SERVICE: Friday, April 26, 2013, at 11 AM, at St. Paul
United Methodist Church, 3213 W. Kinney Rd., Ludington, with
Rev. John Pohl officiating. Interment will be in Riverton
Township Cemetery.
VISITING TIME: Friday, 10 - 11 AM, at St. Paul United
Methodist Church.
DONATIONS: Memorial Fund of St. Paul United Methodist
Church, 3213 W. Kinney Rd., Ludington 49431.
CLOCK Funeral Home of Ludington (231-843-2531) was selected
to assist with arrangements.
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