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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.