Obits

Obituary: Alan Hubbard Nichols, 82, of Ludington

September 30, 2026

Alan Hubbard Nichols passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, September 25, 2026. In his final days, he was surrounded by his close family and many visitors. Alan was born on April 8, 1944, to Vera and John Nichols in Oneida, New York. Alan lived most of his adult life in Michigan and moved to Ludington with his…

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Obituary: Ethan Bradley Vanderberg, 23, of Fountain, Norton Shores

September 30, 2026

The world lost a bright light when Ethan Vanderberg, 23, was taken from us suddenly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, due to a tragic vehicle accident while enroute to his cabin. Ethan was born December 30, 2002 and graduated with high honors from Mona Shores High School, where he spent four years in the marching band. Even then, he was…

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Obituary: Dianne L. Gibbons, 82, of Wolf Lake

September 29, 2026

Dianne L. Gibbons passed away peacefully at her home near Wolf Lake early Tuesday, morning, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 one day before her 83rd birthday.  Dianne was born on September 30, 1943 in Lapeer, the daughter of Frank A. and Louise M. (Boyd) Bauroth and graduated from Lapeer High School.  Dianne furthered her education with a degree in Finance and worked several…

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Obituary: Johnaine Gurzynski, 68, of Hamlin Township

September 25, 2026

Johnaine Gurzynski, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and dedicated community servant, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in the arms of her husband and love of her life. Johnaine was born on Nov. 1, 1957, the daughter of Reggie and Betty Flewelling. She was the beloved wife of Tom Gurzynski for 47 years, with whom she…

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Obituary: Harry Richard Smith, 90, of Ludington

September 25, 2026

Harry Richard Smith, known as Dick, 90, passed away on September 20, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Dick was born in Ludington, on May 17, 1936, to Beatrice Young Smith and Harry Gordon Smith. Dick spent his entire life in Ludington. He attended Ferris State College before enlisting in the United States Army and serving 3…

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