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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karl Allen VanderVeer, 70, who died at his home in Ludington on April 30, 2026. Karl was born October 10, 1955, in Cadillac. After a brief time in foster care, he was welcomed into the loving home of Vernon and Elta VanderVeer. He grew up in Ludington, attended Ludington…
James “Jim” Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Hart, the son of Gaylord and Ellen (Everson) Parker. Jim graduated from Ludington High School. Afterwards he served in the U.S. Army. Jim was a life-long dairy and beef farmer who truly loved working on…
Marilyn Jane Wilder, 76, of Scottville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Marilyn was born in Ludington to Robert and Myrtle (Christensen) Carr. Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She often said her family was the greatest joy in her life.…
David John Olszewski, known affectionately as Papa Dave, of Sarasota, Florida, died at age 80 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Dave was born on Dec. 19, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Edward Olszewski and Helen Becic Olszewski. He served honorably as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. A faithful Catholic, Dave will…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Earl Dean, who left this world peacefully at his home in Ludington, on Monday, April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ludington, on April 5, 1962, Mark lived a life rich with love, laughter, and dedication to family and…
