Obits

Obituary: Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, formerly of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Surrounded by family and numerous prayers, Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, made a peaceful transition into eternity from home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. One of twin boys, Lane was born on August 8, 1941, to parents LaVerne and Helen (Wagner) Cooper in Ludington. His early childhood years were filled with adventures while living above a country store owned…

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Obituary: Nona Joanne Simons, 95, of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Nona Joanne Simons, 95, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Nona was born on June 7, 1928, in Barryton, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Mary Edna (Scott) Closson. She was the youngest of 12 children. In 1946, she graduated from Barryton Rural Agriculture High School. On September 30, 1950, she married her beloved William…

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Obituary: Thomas Lawler, 76, of Scottville

March 12, 2024

Thomas Eugene Lawler, 76, of Scottville, passed away on March 11, 2024. Tom was born on September 11, 1948 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Russell and Mae (Lyon) Lawler. He attended Mt. Pleasant High School, graduating with the class of 1966. Tom could often be found outdoors. He loved fishing, picking mushrooms, bird watching, or playing with his dogs.…

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Obituary: Michael Piper, 72, of Ludington

March 11, 2024

Obituary: Michael Piper, 72, of Ludington Michael Roland Piper, born on May 27, 1951, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and compassion. He was the devoted father of Greg Piper, Eric (Grace) Piper, and Lisa (Andrew) Johnson. He shared sibling-hood with Paul Piper, Tony Piper, and Romala Bissell. Michael was preceded in…

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Obituary: Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, of Ludington

March 8, 2024

Obituary: Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, of Ludington Gary “LeRoy” Klemm, 74, raised his last glass on Earth Tuesday, March 5, 2024, leaving behind his many “collections” for his loving daughters to make sense of. A lifelong resident of Ludington, Gary was the first-born of William and Doris Klemm on June 1, 1949. A 1967 graduate of Ludington High School, Gary…

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