Obits

Obituary: Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, of Free Soil

January 26, 2026

Kenneth Samuel Hoadley, 64, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at his home in Free Soil. Born April 4, 1961 in Manistee to Samuel and Bernadette Hoadley, Ken was the brother of Mary (Rick) Tyler, Roseann Sanders, and Daniel Hoadley. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends. Kenneth was preceded…

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Obituary: Robert ‘Mike’ Brockwell, 57, of Ludington

January 22, 2026

Robert Michael “Mike” Brockwell,  57, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Ludington. Born on February 1, 1968, in Lansing, Mike was known for his gregarious, curious nature and was well-liked in his community. Mike graduated from Sexton High School in 1986 and spent many years at Whitehall Industries in Ludington, where he was respected for his work ethic…

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Obituary: Amy Jalocha, 43, of Free Soil,

January 21, 2026

Amy Jalocha, 43, of Free Soil, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Jason Jalocha, devoted mother to Jacob and Wyatt, and cherished daughter of Rob and Shirley Williams. Amy graduated from Ludington High School in 2001, a milestone she was always proud of. She later built a successful career as an insurance agent,…

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Obituary: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Laman, 87, of Ludington

January 19, 2026

Virginia “Ginny” Laman, 87, of Ludington, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026. She was born on Sept. 15, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the third daughter of Donald and Thelma Soerheide. As a child she grew up in Spring Lake and graduated from Grand Haven High School because at that time there was no high school in Spring Lake. She was married…

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Richard J. Moreschini, 93, of Dublin (Mich.), formerly of Muskegon

January 19, 2026

Richard J. Moreschini passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1932, the son of Julius and Margaret Moreschini, a proud Italian family, and grew up in Ramsay, located in the far western corner of the Upper Peninsula alongside his younger sister Lucille Gedda,…

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