Sally Ann Barnett, 72, of Branch, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer over a number of years. Sally was born on January 8, 1954 in Sandusky, Mich., the daughter of Donald and Maybelle “Sally” Bradshaw. She grew up in the Lexington, Mich. area attending Croswell-Lexington High School where she served as drum major for…
We lost our Mom, Grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend on Monday, May 11, 2026. Joyce Leeann Sorensen, 62, of Scottville fought a courageous battle with cancer for over three years. She was born on May 19, 1963 in Ludington, the daughter of Thomas and Audrey (Christensen) McDonald and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1981. Joyce was…
Barbara Lynn “Barb” Dodson, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2026. Barb was born on Sept. 27, 1938 in Free Soil to Vance and Clara Rosenow. Barb attended Scottville/Mason County Central schools, and graduated with the class of 1956. She attended West Shore Community College and obtained her certification for her LPN (licensed practical nurse.) Barb went on…
Katherine Bernice Abramowski, 98, of Free Soil, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born on Sept. 19, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Green) Abramowski. She was seven years old when her parents relocated to Free Soil, from Detroit in 1934. She had been a member of…
Brynn Leigh Castillo, 12, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on June 17, 2013, in Ludington. Brynn was a seventh-grade student at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. She was the brightest light in every room she entered — beautiful, kind, funny, and full of life. Brynn loved fiercely and made lasting impressions on everyone…
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