Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…
Obituary: Larry Thompson, 69, Scottville. NOTE: Updated service announcement. Larry Walter Thompson aged 69 of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Larry was born on August 13, 1950 in Ludington, the son of Doyle and Maxine (Gensen) Thompson. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1968. On October 6, 1988 he married Susan…
Obituary: Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons passed away on August 5, 2020 at Medilodge of Ludington. Phyllis was born January 10, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Magdeline (Alisauskis) Gronskis and was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. After graduating from an all- girl’s school, Phyllis joined the United States Navy…
Obituary: Donald Presern, 79, of Custer. Donald Joseph Presern died in his home on Tuesday August 4, 2020 in Custer. He was 79. Don was born on January 6, 1941 in Oak Park, Ill. to his parents, Otto and Marion Presern. He played football at the University of Nebraska and graduated 1968, eventually earning his master’s degree. He married Linda…
Obituary: James Emerson Van Hoven, 78, of Ludington James Emerson Van Hoven, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 3, 1942 in Zeeland, Mich. to Jacob and Emma (Sprik) Van Hoven. He married Susan Speer on December 21, 1968 at St. Paul United…
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