Obits

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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Obituary: James Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington

May 7, 2026

James “Jim” Gaylord Parker, 85, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Hart, the son of Gaylord and Ellen (Everson) Parker. Jim graduated from Ludington High School. Afterwards he served in the U.S. Army. Jim was a life-long dairy and beef farmer who truly loved working on…

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Obituary: Marilyn Jane Wilder, 76, of Scottville

May 6, 2026

Marilyn Jane Wilder, 76, of Scottville, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 4, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Marilyn was born in Ludington to Robert and Myrtle (Christensen) Carr. Marilyn was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She often said her family was the greatest joy in her life.…

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