Obits

Obituary: Jack Wilson Harper, 88, of Ludington

November 3, 2025

Jack Wilson Harper, 88, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Medilodge in Ludington. Jack was born on April 12, 1937, son of John and Lois (Wolford) Harper in Mt. Pleasant. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1955. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He…

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Obituary: Aleighcia Renae Lara, 22, of Wyoming, Mich., formerly of Ludington

November 3, 2025

Aleighcia Renae Lara ran into the arms of her Heavenly Father Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 22. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Sherwood and Nancy Shepler; grandmother, Martha Vargas; great-uncle, Gordon Shepler; aunt, Sheila Shepler; and uncle, Angel Castro. She was born to Stacie Lara (Shepler) and Juan Lara. In addition to her parents,…

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Obituary: Richard Ivan Jensen, 81, of Scottville

November 3, 2025

Richard Ivan Jensen, 81, of Scottville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 31, 2025. Born in Ludington, Rick spent most of his life in the Scottville area, where he built not only a respected career but a lifetime of friendships, laughter, and family memories. Rick worked as a mason for Jensen Masonry, a trade that reflected his strength,…

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Obituary: Marion Mallion, 87, of Ludington

October 28, 2025

Marion Mallion, 87, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, October 27, 2025. Born November 23, 1937, in Manitowoc, Wis., Marion was the daughter of the late Fred and Erna (Sampe) Wilms. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, class of 1955. On November 3, 1957, she married the love of her life,…

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Obituary: Timothy J. Callihan, 61, of Ludington

October 27, 2025

Timothy J. Callihan, 61, of Ludington, passed away at home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, on December 12, 1963, Tim’s life was marked by quiet strength, deep loyalty, and a love for the outdoors. Tim moved to Michigan in 1977 during his sophomore year of high school and graduated from Rogers High School in Grand…

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