Patricia Ada Kipen, 81 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, March 30, 2026. Born on January 21, 1945, in Ludington, Patricia was the daughter of Glen Bowden and Barbara (Henry) Hall. Patricia graduated from Wyoming Park High School in 1963, where she began to shape a life of caring and commitment to others. She…
Carolyn Sue McVicker, 69, of Fountain, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born April 1, 1956, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Genson) Urban. Carolyn famously “arrived in a hurry” on April Fool’s Day, just before tornadoes devastated the area. Carolyn married Steve McVicker on Aug. 8, 2009. Holding hands throughout their 17 years…
U.S. Army Sgt. James Paul Vernier, 22, Free Soil, passed away on March 23, 2026. James was born on July 30, 2003, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Heather Vernier and Staff Sgt. Roger Vernier (ret., U.S. Army). Growing up in a military family, he developed a strong sense of service, loyalty, and commitment that would guide his life. Known…
Pamela Jo Beal, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Corewell Health Hospital in Ludington, following a brave and stoic struggle. Pamela was born on December 13, 1938, in Muskegon, to John S. and Viola G. (Nelson) Oldt, both grew up in Riverton Township. She spent cherished summers of her youth in Riverton with her…
Earl William Standish Jr., 70, of Ludington, passed away peacefully Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 5, 1955, in Ludington, the son of the late Florence Maxine (Bailey) Standish and Earl William Standish Sr. He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1973. On July 17, 1976, he married Kathleen Ann McClure. They…
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