Obits

Obituary: The Rev. James L. Friesner, 63, of Ludington.

December 16, 2020

The Reverend Dr. James L. Friesner, 63, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Jim was born on May 3, 1957 in Lancaster, Ohio to James L. Friesner and the late Bernadine Perez Friesner.  He graduated from Newark Senior High in Ohio in 1975, Otterbein College in 1994, Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 2000, and McCormick Seminary where he…

Read more »

Obituary: Laura Mary Sorensen, 94, of Ludington

December 14, 2020

Obituary: Laura Mary Sorensen, 94, of Ludington Laura Mary Sorensen, 94, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Laura was born on February 16, 1926 in Eden Township, the daughter of the late Myron and Abbie (Eversen) Gray.  She graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1943. Laura married Earl Martin Sorensen, who passed away on…

Read more »

Obituary: Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, Ludington.

December 11, 2020

Obituary: Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, Ludington. Betty Jean Reynolds, 92, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020.   Betty Stoner was born on January 9, 1928.  After graduating from high school in Flint, she met and married Jack Reynolds on March 26, 1949. Betty loved being with and caring for her family.  She enjoyed spending time at her…

Read more »

Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch.

December 9, 2020

Obituary: Bernard ‘Barney’ Barnett, 95, of Branch. Bernard H. “Barney” Barnett, 95, of Branch, passed away peacefully at home Saturday Dec. 5, 2020. Barney was born Nov. 10, 1925 in Scottville, the son of Harry and Carrie (Locke) Barnett. He was a 1943 graduate of Scottville High School. Barney enlisted in the Naval Reserve and began flight training before being drafted by the…

Read more »

Obituary: Beverly Collins, 86, of Ludington.

December 3, 2020

Obituary: Beverly Collins, 86, of Ludington. Beverly Collins, 86, of Ludington went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 30, 2020. He was born in Norma, Tenn. on October 2, 1934 to Willie and Blanch (Kenny) Collins.  Bev moved to Michigan as a young man. It was there that he met and married the love of his life,…

Read more »