Obits

Obituary: Janis Arlene Compeau, 69, of Ludington

February 20, 2025

Janis Arlene Compeau of Ludington, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. A beloved grandmother “Ahma”, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to spend time in her presence. Janis graduated from Ludington High School in 1973 and went on to receive degrees in accounting and marketing/management. Often found on a warm sandy…

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Obituary: Charles “Charlie” Levern Dewyer, 66, of Custer

February 20, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Levern Dewyer, 66, passed away on February 17, 2025 at his home in Custer. Born on June 13, 1958, in Ludington, Charlie was a cherished member of his community and a beloved figure among his family and friends. Charlie graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1977 and dedicated much of his career to the City of…

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Obituary: Garth Roger Beebe, 93

February 20, 2025

Garth Roger Beebe, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025. Garth was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 5, 1931, to Perry and Myrtle Beebe. He was a Michigan State Police trooper for 25 years. He loved spending time with his family, working outdoors, fishing, watching NASCAR, and eating “The Larsen Girls’” sweet corn…

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Obituary: Harlan E. Pleiness, 98, of Custer

February 18, 2025

Harlan E. Pleiness, 98, of Custer passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025.  Harlan was born on the family farm in Riverton Township on February 4, 1927, the only child of William L. and Carrie V. (Young) Pleiness, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1944.  Harlan furthered his education at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) in…

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Obituary: Joy Beth Warner, 80, of Ludington and Clarksville

February 18, 2025

Joy Beth Warner, 80, of Ludington and Clarksville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. She was born November 11, 1944, in Ionia, the daughter of Thomas A. and June G. (Goodell) Warner. Joy grew up in Saranac and went to Saranac Community Schools graduating with the class of 1963. She retired from the former Hadley Center at Memorial Medical…

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