Obits

Obituary: Cynthia Healy, 68, Ludington.

March 4, 2020

Obituary: Cynthia Healy, 68, Ludington. Cynthia Ann Healy, 68, of Ludington, passed Tuesday, March 3, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born June 15, 1951, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Geraldine Healy.  In 1965, her family moved from Royal Oak to Ludington where her father was co-owner of Dittmar-Healy Ford Dealership, and her parents owned J’s County Store…

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Obituary: Richard Bettison, 85, Ludington.

March 1, 2020

Obituary: Richard Bettison, 85, Ludington. Richard Ray Bettison, 85, of Ludington went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020. Richard was born on June 29, 1934 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Raymond and Aloa (Moore) Bettison and was a graduate of Michigan State University. He lived in Archbold, Ohio for 25 years with previous wife Beverly…

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Obituary: Dr. Gerry Mayer, 85, Ludington.

February 28, 2020

Obituary: Dr. Gerry Mayer, 85, Ludington. Dr. Gerry L. Mayer, age 85, died on February 25, 2020 from a progressive heart disease.   Gerry was born in 1935 in Alma.  He attended Alma College for two years where he played on their MIAA championship gold team.  After that, he transferred to Michigan State University and received a 4-year degree in Biology,…

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Obituary: Stacey Nelson, 58, Ludington.

February 24, 2020

Obituary: Stacey Nelson, 58, Ludington. Stacey Nelson, 58, of Ludington passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born November 21, 1961 in Ludington to Eugene and Joan (Hemmer) Towns. Stacey graduated from Ludington High School in 1980. She worked as a secretary for several medical offices, most recently, Northshore Family Practice. She married Kevin Nelson Sr. on September 30,…

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Obituary: Cole Adrien Smith, 14, Stronach.

February 18, 2020

Obituary: Cole Adrien Smith, 14, Stronach. Cole Adrien Smith, Age 14, of Stronach died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 5, 2005 in Grand Rapids. He attended Manistee ISD for several years. He also attended First Baptist Church in Manistee and Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, MI. Cole enjoyed…

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