Obits

Obituary: Christopher Swantek, 61, of Fountain

February 29, 2024

Obituary: Christopher Swantek, 61, of Fountain “Some will walk through the pearly gates, some will ride” On October 11, 1962, the city of Chicago shook as Judy and Peter Swantek brought their first Catholic-born son, Christopher Edward, into the world.  Peter and Judy had two more sons, brothers of Christopher, Edward and Steven Swantek.  After the loss of her husband…

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Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby

February 27, 2024

Obituary: Donna Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby Donna Jean (Figgins) Wheeler, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Shelby and Ajo, Arizona, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024. Donna was born on March 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Glenn and Frances (Yanusz) Figgins. In 1965 she graduated from Mason County Eastern High School and later earned her…

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Obituary: Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville

February 26, 2024

Obituary: Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville Walter William Carroll, 63, of Scottville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Walter was born on October 15, 1960, in Wyandotte, the son of Patricia (Joseph) Knizewski and Ralph Carroll Sr. Walter dedicated 34 years of his life to Needlefast Evergreens. His commitment and hard work left a lasting impact on all those…

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Obituary: Stanley “Gary” Kondracki, 75, of Custer

February 20, 2024

Obituary: Stanley “Gary” Kondracki, 75, of Custer On Sunday, February 18, 2024, Stanley “Gary” Kondracki, 75, of Custer, left this world peacefully. He came into this world on November 6, 1948, in Ypsilanti, as the son of Stanley and Margaret (Shepherd) Kondracki. Gary spent 30 years of his life working for Ford Motor Company. He earned a reputation for being…

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Obituary: Doris Englebrecht, 85, of St. Ignace

February 19, 2024

Obituary: Doris Englebrecht, 85, of St. Ignace Doris L. Englebrecht, 85, of St. Ignace, longtime resident of Custer and Riverton, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.  Doris was born on October 4, 1938 at her family’s home in Scottville, the daughter of Peter and Bernice (Squires) Babbin and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1956.  On…

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