Obits

Obituary: Virgil Gene Rowe, 57, of Ludington

November 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Virgil Gene Rowe, born June 8, 1968, in Manistee, to Junior and Jaunita Rowe. Virgil passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He faced his illness with quiet strength and deep resilience, holding tightly to the people and values that meant the most…

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Obituary: Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville

November 20, 2025

Dawn Elizabeth Ames, 56, of Scottville, formerly Greenville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Dawn was born on May 4, 1969, the daughter of Daniel and Sharon Ames. She was a 1987 graduate of Greenville High School. She worked as a caterer and waitress at Scotty’s Restaurant. Dawn had a passion for creating jewelry, a hobby that allowed her…

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Obituary: Virgnia ‘Ginny’ Davis, 57, of Custer

November 17, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Davis, 57, of Custer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 15, 2025.  Ginny was born on April 23, 1968 in Ludington, the daughter of Ervin and Mildred (Ewing) Payne and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1986.  Ginny married Melvin C. Davis on June 11, 1988 at Historic White Pine Village in Pere Marquette Township…

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Obituary: Dennis Donald Murphy, 74, of Ludington

November 17, 2025

Dennis Donald Murphy, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at his home in Ludington. Denny was born in Hastings, the youngest child of Grace and Donald Murphy and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1970. During high school he learned the skill of auto body repair while working at Delton Auto Body for Dick…

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Obituary: Mardella Dwyer, 89, of Ludington

November 13, 2025

Mardella Dwyer, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Monday November 10, 2025.  She was born November 5, 1936, in Ludington the daughter of Tellus and Lila (Berg) Fugere. Mardella was married Dec. 20, 1952, to Conrad Paul Dwyer. They celebrated 47 years of marriage before his death in 1999. She lived her life doing what she loved most, being the…

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