Obits

Obituary: Kathleen Louise Biteman, 72, formerly of Scottville

June 11, 2024

Kathleen Louise (Darr) Biteman, 72, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Kate was born June 7, 1951, in Dowagiac and graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1969.  She attended Central Michigan University where she studied music and biology.  Later she studied nursing at West Shore Community College and worked as a home health care…

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Obituary: Dan Manning, 77, of Hamlin Township

June 10, 2024

Dan Manning of Grace Avenue in Hamlin Township, a father, veteran, entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, passed away on Monday, April, 29, 2024 at 77 years old. Born to Edith and Matthew Manning, both of whom preceded him in death, Dan leaves behind a legacy of service, community connections, and family. After graduating from Mason County Central High School, Dan served…

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Gerald “Jerry: Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington

June 9, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Roger Adamczyk, 92, of Ludington, passed away peacefully June 7, 2024, at Trinity Health Shelby Hospital. He was born November 1, 1931, in Muskegon, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Przybylski) Adamczyk. Jerry graduated from St. Simon High School with the Class of 1949.  He later joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country…

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Obituary: Richard Chapman Lyon, 88, of Cedar City, Utah, formerly of Ludington

June 9, 2024

Richard (Dick) Chapman Lyon – April 20, 1936 – June 6, 2024 “He is just the most thoughtful man. I just love him.” If we had a nickel for every time someone sent that to us, we’d have an awful lot of nickels. To know Dick was to love him. Even on the last day of his life, he was…

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Obituary: Gary Castonia, 75, of Ludington

June 7, 2024

Gary “Cazie” Edward Castonia of Ludington passed away on Wednesday June 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Gary was born on Oct. 18, 1948, in Ludington, at the Paulina Stearns Hospital, to George Castonia and Frances (Boreson) Castonia. He was a lifetime resident of Ludington and devoted his life to his family. He also devoted his life to serving…

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