Obits

Obituary: Judee Ellen Larsen, 82, of Scottville

May 27, 2025

Judee Ellen Larsen (Vanden Heuvel), 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Scottville. Born on July 5, 1942, in Hart, she was a cherished figure in her community and a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. Judee attended Hart High School, graduating in the class of…

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Obituary: Raymond (Ray) Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington

May 23, 2025

Raymond (Ray) Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington, peacefully died surrounded by his loving family on May 22, 2025. Ray was born on December 28, 1948, to Arlene and Raymond Hanson Sr. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1967 and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. He completed his basic training and was stationed in Vietnam for one…

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Obituary: Charlotte Marie Betka, 70, of Ludington

May 23, 2025

Charlotte Marie (Lathrop) Betka, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Ludington listening to her favorite song after spending her final days in the company of dear friends and family. Born May 13, 1955, as the youngest child of Eugene and Maxine (Wagner) Lathrop of Scottville, Charlotte spent her formative years in and around the orchards of…

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Obituary: Gloria Alice Taylor, 88, of Ludington

May 20, 2025

Gloria Alice (Lenon) Taylor, 88, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, October 15, 1936. Her Parents were the late John Ezra Lenon and the late Viola (Snyder) Lenon. September 8, 1956, Gloria married Gerald R. Taylor, who she met in the ninth grade, and to whom she was still married at…

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Obituary: Sallie Mae Carto, 82, of Ludington

May 19, 2025

Sallie Mae Carto, 82, of Ludington, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 following a 15-year battle with lung cancer. She was born January 15, 1943, in Ludington, the youngest child of Earl and Lavona “Bonnie” (Todd) Carto. Sallie graduated from Ludington High School in 1961. After graduation, she attended Central Michigan University and was selected by TWA to become a…

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