Obits

Obituary: Ronald Lee Gillis, 78, of of Glenrock, Wyo

July 16, 2026

Ronald L. (Ron) Gillis, 78, of Glenrock, Wyo., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30,2026 in Casper, Wyo. with his wife Beverly and his dog Charlie by his side. Ron was born in Ludington on Dec.. 6, 1947, to John and Olga Gillis. He grew up on the family farm in Pentwater. He was expected to work the family farm,…

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Obituary: Larry Taylor, 61, of Scottville

July 15, 2026

Larry Taylor, 61, of Scottville passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. Larry will be remembered by all who knew and loved him, and his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Larry is survived by his children, Cory Taylor, Nikki Taylor, and Iesha Mitchell; several grandchildren; his mother, Mary Thrash; his father,…

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Obituary: Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington

July 14, 2026

Like his biblical namesake, Enoch P. Olson was known as a man who walked with God. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he completed that lifelong walk by entering the actual presence of his Savior. He died peacefully at his home in Ludington, Michigan, at approximately 8 p.m. with his wife and granddaughter by his side. He was 96 years young.…

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Obituary: Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington

July 12, 2026

Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born June 30, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Clayton and Blanche (Jensen) Crampton. On Feb. 18, 1950, Audrey married Wilbur “Willie” VanNortwick at Zion Evangelical Church (now Ludington Area St. Paul Church). Together, Audrey and Willie ran a…

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Obituary: Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington

July 8, 2026

Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness. For more than 50 years, Dean was a respected fixture in the Ludington community as the owner of Dean’s Auto Body. Known for his exceptional craftsmanship, honesty, and willingness to help others, he repaired thousands of vehicles over…

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