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Obituary: John ‘Jack’ David Courtland, 97, of Muskegon

March 18, 2026

John “Jack” David Courtland, 97, of Muskegon, formerly of Mason County, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1928, in Scottville, the seventh child of nine to the late Ernest and Lettie (Gulembo) Courtland. His younger years were spent in Mason County where he helped work on the family farm taking care of cattle and…

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Obituary: Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington

March 17, 2026

Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Ray was born on August28, 1932, in Chicago, to Stanley and Eva Galinski. He and his siblings were raised in the house on a hill on South Washington Avenue in Ludington. After graduating from Ludington High School, Ray attended and was a graduate of Western Michigan University.…

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Obituary: Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington

March 16, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bruce L. Gillett, 66, of Ludington, who died peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 14, 2026 surrounded by the family who adored him. Born on Nov. 24, 1959, in Ludington, Bruce was the son of the late William “Bill” and Marion (Vance) Gillett, the ninth of…

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Obituary: Nancy Joanne Anderson, 82, of Ludington

March 11, 2026

Nancy Joanne Anderson, 82, of Ludington, left this world unexpectedly but peacefully in the comfort of her home to enter into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Born on September 15, 1943, in Ludington, Nancy lived a life marked by grace and kindness and a steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. Her walk with the Lord shaped…

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Obituary: Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington

March 11, 2026

Linda Marlene (Boals) Olson, 86, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026. Linda was born on November 22, 1939, in Ludington, to the late Marlen Boals and Lavona (Hof) Granger. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1957. On August 22, 1958, she married Willard Olson. Together they shared over 30 memorable years together until his passing in…

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