Obits

Obituary: Pauline Kokx, 84, of Ludington

March 19, 2025

Pauline Margaret Kokx, 84, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 14, 1940, in Muskegon, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Zuder) Morisson. Pauline grew up in Muskegon, and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1958. During that time she enjoyed working at…

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Obituary: Debra Gajeski, 72, of Scottville

March 19, 2025

Debra Anne Gajeski, 72, of Scottville, formerly of Kalamazoo, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Debbie was born on December 30, 1952, the daughter of the late Frank A. McLain and Eleanor M. (DeHaven) McLain. She was a 1971 graduate of Delton High School. On July 18, 1975, she married Joseph Patrick Gajeski. She was a member of St.…

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Obituary: Terry Cooley, 67, of Ludington

March 18, 2025

Terry Lynn (Burelson) Cooley, 67, of Ludington, formerly of Pickney, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Wyandotte, on September 10, 1957, Terry was a cherished member of the community and a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1975. Furthering her education at Washtenaw Community College, Terry achieved her degree as a registered nurse, a testament to…

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Obituary: Reno Cooper, 31, of Ludington

March 18, 2025

Reno Frederick Cooper went to be with his son, Layne Eliot Scott VanVleet, in Heaven on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Reno was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was born June 26, 1993, to Frederick and Debra (McIntyre) Cooper, in Ludington. Reno had a variety of interests and hobbies, ranging from a love of fan fiction, westerns,…

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Obituary: Mary ‘Marge’ Walunas, 102, of Ludington

March 14, 2025

Mary “Marge” Margaret (Thompson) Walunas, 102, went home to her Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Marge was born on June 22, 1922, the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Thompson. She was a 1940 graduate of Custer High School. On November 30, 1940, she married Edward Joseph Walunas. Marge worked at Strait Steel and Wire as a welder,…

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