Obits

Obituary: Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, of Scottville, Ludington

March 18, 2024

Shirley Ann Eschels, 91, longtime resident of Scottville and Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Grandville.  Shirley was born on May 13, 1932 in Free Soil, the daughter of Loyal L. and Margaret A. (Tobey) Bagley, and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1950.  On June 2, 1951, Shirley was wed to Arno R. Eschels at…

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Obituary: Gene F. Tracy, 77, of Saginaw, formerly of Ludington

March 15, 2024

Gene F. Tracy, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Great Lakes Rehab Center. Son of the late Peter and Lucille (Neubauer) Tracy, Gene was born September 22, 1946 in Detroit. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps., First Battalion Seventh Marines Combat Division, in Vietnam. He was honored to serve at…

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Obituary: Wanda Ellen Bradford, 82, former of Ludington

March 14, 2024

Wanda Ellen Bradford, formerly of Ludington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born the daughter of Dwight and Clair Bradford, in Muskegon, on July 24, 1941. Wanda spent her early years in Hill City, South Dakota. The family returned to Michigan and Wanda attended Hart High School. She was very strong in her faith. She loved nature…

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Obituary: Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, formerly of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Surrounded by family and numerous prayers, Lane Charles Cooper, 82, of Freeport, made a peaceful transition into eternity from home on Sunday, March 10, 2024. One of twin boys, Lane was born on August 8, 1941, to parents LaVerne and Helen (Wagner) Cooper in Ludington. His early childhood years were filled with adventures while living above a country store owned…

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Obituary: Nona Joanne Simons, 95, of Ludington

March 12, 2024

Nona Joanne Simons, 95, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Nona was born on June 7, 1928, in Barryton, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Mary Edna (Scott) Closson. She was the youngest of 12 children. In 1946, she graduated from Barryton Rural Agriculture High School. On September 30, 1950, she married her beloved William…

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