Obits

Obituary: Brynn Leigh Castillo, 12, of Ludington

May 11, 2026

Brynn Leigh Castillo, 12, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born on June 17, 2013, in Ludington. Brynn was a seventh-grade student at O.J. DeJonge Middle School. She was the brightest light in every room she entered — beautiful, kind, funny, and full of life. Brynn loved fiercely and made lasting impressions on everyone…

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Obituary: Sharon Ann McCarthy, 76 of Scottville

May 11, 2026

Sharon Ann (Klastow/Hoffman) McCarthy, 76 of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Grand Rapids. Heaven just got craftier. Sharon was born on Jan. 15, 1950, to Leonard and Barbara (Holman) Klastow in Lansing. She is survived by her children David Hoffman of Manistee and Rebecca “Beckie” Hoffman of Scottville; her grandchildren Zachary Hoffman of Clare and…

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Obituary: Theresa Ann Domkowski, 91, of Ludington

May 8, 2026

Theresa Ann Domkowski, 91, of Ludington, formerly of Glen Ellyn, Ill., passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Terry was born on Sept. 8, 1934, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (Cousineau) Reitmeyer. She married Lawrence Domkowski, sharing 49 memorable years with each other. She was a lifelong Catholic who had great faith and prayed…

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Obituary: Margaret E. Baker, 105, of Ludington

May 8, 2026

Margaret E. Baker, 105, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2025, at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Margaret was born on Sept. 17, 1920, in Carr Settlement, the daughter of Fred and Irma (Nelson) Burke. She graduated from Scottville High School in 1937. She went on to Davenport University where she earned her associate degree. She married her high…

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Obituary: Karl Allen VanderVeer, 70, of Ludington

May 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karl Allen VanderVeer, 70, who died at his home in Ludington on April 30, 2026. Karl was born October 10, 1955, in Cadillac. After a brief time in foster care, he was welcomed into the loving home of Vernon and Elta VanderVeer. He grew up in Ludington, attended Ludington…

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