Charlotte Mae Shanks, 89, of Ludington, found Peace with the Lord on May 23, 2026, in her daughter’s home with her family surrounding her with love. She was born in Hardin, Montana to Rodney Spencer and Edna (Carper) Baker on August 25, 1936. Her “Daddy” stepfather Donas Brokaw was the largest part of her growing up. She loved him and…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Muralt, formerly of Ludington, who passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Bradenton Fla. Michael was born on July 18, 1963, in Ludington, to Charlotte and Jon Muralt. He graduated from Ludington High School and went on to build a career as a commercial and residential painter…
Anthony “Tony” Nelson Cole, 55, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tony was born on Feb. 12, 1971, in Ludington, the son of Charles and Cheryl Cole. He was a graduate of Faith Academy. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Fort Sill, Okla., and traveled overseas to Germany. In 1993,…
Neta Jean Jewett, known affectionately to all as “Jean,” passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 95. A resident of Ludington, Jean was born on Aug. 9, 1930, in Cheboygan. She was a remarkable woman who stood as a living testament to family history, being the last surviving child of the 18 children born to…
Darlene Dianne Lindenau was born in Ludington on Nov. 29, 1945 to William and Darlene (Topping) Lindenau. Dianne enjoyed many adventures on the Stearns estate as a child with her younger siblings Martha and William, Jr., as her father was the groundskeeper. She graduated from the Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago, as a registered nurse: a lifelong passion…
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