Obits

Obituary: Michael Vanderkolk, 30, Royal Oak, formerly of Ludington. 

March 22, 2018

Obituary: Michael Vanderkolk, 30, Royal Oak, formerly of Ludington.  The world lost a big, beautiful soul when Michael Lee Vanderkolk passed away Saturday March 17, 2018 at his home in Royal Oak. Born June 2, 1987, Michael grew up in Ludington, where he touched countless lives with his “big hugs”, warm smiles and heart of gold. The only thing bigger than…

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Obituary: Dennis Hansen, 78, Ludington.

March 20, 2018

Obituary: Dennis Hansen, 78, Ludington. Dennis James Hansen, 78, of Ludington passed away on March 19, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Dennis was born on September 10, 1939, the son of James and Alice (Semple) Hansen. He attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1957.  Dennis proudly served in the United States Navy…

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Obituary: Louis P. Mantho, 73, of Fountain,

March 20, 2018

Obituary: Louis P. Mantho, 73, of Fountain, Louis P. Mantho, 73, of Fountain, went home to his heavenly Father on March 19, 2018 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer for the last two plus years. Lou was born January 6, 1945 in Chicago to Peter L. and Mary M. (Naum) Mantho. Lou never knew his father as he passed…

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Obituary: Marvin Taylor, 87, Ruby Creek.

March 13, 2018

Obituary: Marvin Taylor, 87, Ruby Creek. Marvin E. Taylor was born March 16, 1930 at the original homestead in Ruby Creek. He was the 10th child born to the late Grove O. and Estella M. (Augustine) Taylor and the 10th child to pass. Marvin graduated from Baldwin High School in 1949, where he was the president of his class and…

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Obituary: Terry Wahr, 61, Ludington.

February 28, 2018

Obituary: Terry Wahr, 61, Ludington. Terry Lee Wahr, 61, of Ludington, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, February 26, 2018. God guided his way to help his family and community. Terry was an amazing husband, father and friend. He loved Ludington and helped the community as much as he possibly could. He supported Helps Ministry, Stage…

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