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Obituary: William Pirkola, 67, of Ludington William “Bill” Richard Pirkola, 67, of Ludington, formally of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Bill was born on January 21, 1956, the son of Kenneth Birney and Gerrie (Malina) Pirkola. He was a 1974 graduate of East Kentwood High School. On June 28, 1980, he married Debra Ann (Burke) Pirkola. Together…
Obituary: Carl Utz, 87, of Ludington Carl Joseph Utz, 87, of Ludington, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday September 17, 2023. Carl was born on February 21, 1936, the son of Aloysius W. and Elida Justina (Olofsson) Utz. He attended St. Simon School. On February 27, 1954, Carl married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Brickley Utz. Carl…
Obituary: Kyoung S. Larsen, 91, of Ludington Kyoung S. Larsen, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 15, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1932 to Lee Insung and Lim Kyoung Ho in Japan and was one of five siblings. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gary D. Larsen…
Memorial gathering notice: Aletha Jensen, Sarah Jensen Aletha E Jensen, died on Feb. 6, 2020, age 101 (see obituary here). Sarah A. Jensen, died Dec. 23, 2022, age 68 (see obituary here). A gathering will be held on Saturday, September 30 to celebrate the lives of Aletha Jensen and Sarah Jensen, mother and daughter. Aletha’s inurnment will take place at…
Obituary: Barbara Ann Gribble, 90, of Ludington and Gulf Shores, Ala. Barbara Gribble, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Ludington. She was born in New York City and grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. Barbara was the daughter of Dr. Wayne and Gladys (Hackleman) Carson. She was an Alpha Chi Omega and earned a…
