Obits

Obituary: Milan “Bud” Reed, 91, Ludington.

March 9, 2016
Obituary: Milan “Bud” Reed, 91, Ludington.

Milan Spencer (Bud) Reed, 91, of Ludington died peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, surrounded by his devoted wife of 70 years Dorothy Jean and his family. Bud and Dottie lived those 70 years together like two inseparable swans. Though Bud’s health had deteriorated the past three years, he counted his blessings every day, especially the…

Read more »

Obituary: Clarence Manley, 69, Scottville.

March 7, 2016

Clarence Manley, 69 of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Grand Rapids. He is now reconnected with his beloved wife Karen in heaven. Clarence was born August 27, 1946 to Harrison and Opal Manley in Ludington, Michigan. Clarence graduated Ludington High School in 1965, soon after graduating he served in the Marines from 1966 to 1967. His…

Read more »

Obituary: Helen Gutowsky, 95, Irons.

March 3, 2016
Obituary: Helen Gutowsky, 95, Irons.

Helen Bernadette Gutowsky, 95 of Irons passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 on her birthday, and was welcomed into heaven by her beloved husband Frank “Spud” Gutowsky. After having a big party in her honor at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility with her relatives, family, friends, and even “Charlie” the miniature therapy horse in attendance to celebrate a wonderful…

Read more »

Obituary: Susanne Dewyer, 71, Ludington.

February 29, 2016
Obituary: Susanne Dewyer, 71, Ludington.

Susanne Margaret Dewyer, 71, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 28, 2016 at Tendercare of Ludington. Susanne was born to the late Rev. Herman and Melinda Voege on February 2, 1945. Susanne attended Scottville/Mason County Central High School and graduated with the class of 1963.  She married Thomas Lane Dewyer in April of 1969.  She worked at Tendercare of Ludington…

Read more »

Obituary: Susan Grondsma, 55.

February 23, 2016
Obituary: Susan Grondsma, 55.

Susan Faith Grondsma, 55, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at home. Susan was born to her father, the late, John Grondsma and her mother Julia (Burroughs) at Oceana Hospital of Hart. Susan attended Pentwater schools and married Richard Swiger on July 8, 1983.  Her hobbies included arts & crafts, Westerns and genealogy.  She was very artistic and…

Read more »

Area Churches