Obits

Obituary: Lee Mallison, 75, Scottville.

October 11, 2017

Obituary: Lee Mallison, 75, Scottville. Lee George Mallison, 75, of Scottville passed away on September 7, 2017 at his home. Lee was born on October 15, 1941 to the late George “Vic” and Alvetta Mallison and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School in 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 where he served on the USS Hancock…

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Obituary: Henry MacDougall, 16, Ludington. 

October 9, 2017

Obituary: Henry MacDougall, 16, Ludington.  Henry Gordon MacDougall, 16, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from injuries sustained during an automobile accident.   After parents Gordon MacDougall and Jennifer (Mishler) Hansberger attempted to conceive for six years, the Lord finally created a son who was special and unique enough to be Henry.  He was born in Ludington…

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Obituary: Derek Johnson, 27, Ludington.

October 6, 2017

Derek Michael Johnson, 27, of Ludington went to fly with the angels on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.  Derek was born on April 9, 1990 in Ludington, the son of Gina G. Johnson and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 2009.  He lived life to the fullest, usually in the fast lane and always outdoors in the open.  Derek loved to…

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Obituary: Dennis Schwass, 79, Scottville. 

October 1, 2017

Obituary: Dennis Schwass, 79, Scottville.  Dennis Robert Schwass, 79, of Scottville passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was born March 6, 1938 in Riverton Township to Robert and Verlie (Murphy) Schwass. Dennis graduated from Scottville High School in 1956.  He attended Ferris State University where he learned drafting, which helped with the home construction.  He married Barbara Rosenow on…

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Obituary: Thomas Gilland, 86, Ludington. 

September 30, 2017

Obituary: Thomas Gilland, 86, Ludington.  Thomas Gerald Gilland, 86, of Ludington passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. He was born April 26, 1931 in Lake Leelanau to James and Julia (Horton) Gilland.   Tom enlisted in the US Army in 1950 and served his country during the Korean War.  He worked as a wheelsman for the C&O Railroad Car Ferry…

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