Hilda (Hernandez) Jankowski, 76, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Hilda was born on November 10, 1948, daughter of Esequiel (Danny) Hernandez and Rafaela (Rae) (Villarreal) Hernandez. Hilda worked many different jobs throughout her life in the Mason County area. She was the wife of Daniel Jankowski for 52 years, loving Mother and Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Hilda…
Robert Mathew Kemmer, 67, of Ludington, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at home. He was born August 18, 1957, in Lansing. Robert is survived by: his sister, Esther Wooden; his brothers, John (Donna) Wooden and Darwin (Nancy) Wooden; and several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by: his mother, Maxine; his sister, Connie Kemmer; and his brother,…
MCP Boat Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. Documenting west Michigan’s commercial and recreational maritime industry. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Sunday, May 11, 2025 MANISTEE — The MV Manitowoc made its second visit to Manistee early Sunday morning, arriving at the pier heads…
Alfonso Padron, 87, of Scottville, died on Friday, May 9, 2025. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr. presiding. Visitation on Monday will begin at 10 a.m. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, May 18,…
This Maritime History Blog is a presentation of the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum, ludingtonmaritimemuseum.org, located at 217 S. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The first railroad to offer car ferry service across Lake Michigan was the Toledo Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railway, predecessor of the Ann Arbor Railroad, with the debut of…
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