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Obituary: Charles Shafer, 64, of Ludington Charles Thomas “Chuck” Shafer, 64, of Ludington passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Chuck was born on March 25, 1959 in Ludington, the son of Thomas George and Patricia Catherine (Koets) Shafer and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978. Following graduation, Chuck proudly served his country with…
Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch Donnie Dean Francis, 47, of Branch, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. Donnie was born on July 26, 1975 in Baxter, Tenn., the daughter of Alex and Linda (Rodgers) Francis, moved with her family to Mason County in 1987 and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the…
Celebration of Life: Theodore (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington Theodor E. (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington passed away on April 7, 2023. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mason County Picnic Area, 6501 W. Chauvez Rd, Pere Marquette Township. Ted requested that any memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran…
Obituary: Donna Rathburn, 93, of Ludington Donna May Rathburn, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Medilodge of Ludington. Donna was born on October 22, 1929 in Grawn, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Dimple May (Pahl) Rathburn. She grew up on the family farm south of Custer and graduated from Custer High School with the…
Obituary: William Greiner, 87, of Ludington William “Bill” Donald Greiner, 87, of Ludington, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at home. He was born October 16, 1935, in Ludington, the son of William Evo and Elizabeth “Didge” (Osborn) Greiner. Bill attended Ludington High School. In 1954, Bill married Marlene Mellberg. The following year he enlisted in the US Army, serving…
