Thomas George Shafer, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Tom was born on August 7, 1930, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late William and Rose (Stafford) Shafer. He graduated from St. Simon High School and later went on to become a brick, block and stone mason. On January 12, 1957, he…
Ronnie Melchert II, a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on February 1, 1960, in the quaint town of , Manistee Michigan, to Ron and Norma Melchert Sr. With a heart as warm as his smile, Ronnie has touched countless lives through his unwavering dedication and love. Ronnie passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Ronnie’s life…
Celebrating the Life of Betty Jane Orton-Cochran Early in the morning of Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Betty Orton, in her 87th year, passed away peacefully at home. While we will grieve, we also celebrate her new journey. As she told her family, “I’m ready to meet Jesus.” Betty leaves behind her husband Roger Cochran and her four daughters Wendy Orton,…
Sandra Carol Stakenas (Sanders), 83, of Free Soil, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1942, in Muskegon to Jonas Henry Sanders and Ruth Bonnett Nelson Sanders. Sandra married Gene Raymond Stakenas on March 4, 1961. Together, they operated Sanders Burial Vaults and Meadow Dairy Farm. Working side by…
Allen Joseph Counard, a devoted husband and father and respected trial attorney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the age of 88. After living on Grosse Ile for 45 years, Allen and his wife, Valerie, retired to their home in Ludington in 2021. Born on December 5, 1937, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Yvonne (née Baudhuin) Counard and…
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