Thomas Ray Dodson Jr. “Tommy” was received in the arms of the Lord on July 15, 2024. Tommy passed peacefully in his home with his wife Cristina and his six children by his side. Tommy was born in Ludington, on January 12, 1968, the son of proud parents, Darlene (Mickevich) Dodson and Thomas Ray Dodson, Sr. He was the middle…
Helen Francis (Gorzynski) VanLoon, 94, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Helen was born on August 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Valentine and Joanna (Pachulski) Gorzynski. On September 15, 1949, she married the late Marshall VanLoon. Together they shared many memorable years until his passing. Helen was a wonderful mother and an attentive, nurturing grandmother.…
Cheryl Darlene Lopatka, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Wheaton, Ill., passed away on Monday July 1, 2024. Cheryl was born on February 25, 1948, in Chicago to Clarence M. and Marjorie E. (Stokes) Griswold. She graduated from West Leyden High School in 1966. On April 8, 1978, Cheryl married the love of her life, Don L. Lopatka. Professionally, Cheryl dedicated…
Peter Paul Mazurek, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine (Renwick) Monchunski. He was adopted by his parents, Samuel and Carolyn (Monchunski) Mazurek in 1956. Pete attended St. Mary’s School and Mason County Central Schools and completed his education at…
Richard Lee Haldeman, 91 Years Young, of Ludington, formerly of Boyne City and Royal Oak, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, while under hospice care. Richard was born on April 12, 1933, to Frederick C. Haldeman Sr. and Toreeca M. (Nee: Furgeson) Haldeman in Romeo. After Richard graduated from Romeo High School in 1951, he served two years in…
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