A “Fourth of July Firecracker,” Mary Jo was born at home in 1935, the daughter of John “Jack” and Ardath. A lifelong resident of Scottville, Mary Jo was one of the very first Scottville Scotties under band director Gilbert Stansell (founder of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp). She spent many of her teenage years dancing and skating at Johnny’s in…
Wayne Eugene Fox, Sr., 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Wayne was born on May 19, 1936 in Ludington, the son of Homer and Maurine (Rasmussen) Fox. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1954. Wayne married Virginia Surplice on May 9, 1959; they shared 65 years together. Wayne…
Douglas Alan Turner, 68, of Free Soil, ran into the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 4, 2024 at home with his wife and children by his bedside. He looked at his wife Jill, and each of his children, told them he loved them and that they had to let him go. His last words were, “Thank you, Jesus!” He…
Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Cliff was born on August 28, 1945 in Grant, one of 12 children born to Gerald and Mae (Haddar) Elliott and graduated from Kent City High School with the class of 1963. He furthered his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University) where he earned his bachelor’s…
Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Megan was born on November 3, 1957 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Dr. Austin and Joan (Lederer) Craymer and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1976. Megan furthered her education at Bel-Rea…
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