Obits

Obituary: Chief Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr, 79, of Ludington

November 24, 2025

Lysle Palmer Hansberger Jr, 79, of Ludington, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Ludington Woods Retirement Living. Lysle was born on April 7, 1946, to Lysle Palmer Hansberger Sr. and Adelyn Luella (Keaton) Hansberger in Wayne, Mich. He was raised in Wayne, graduated from Wayne High School in 1964 and soon after enlisted into the U.S. Coast Guard.…

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Obituary: Joe Lindsey Sr., 87, and Fredna Lindsey, 88, of Idlewild

November 24, 2025

Fredna Orie (Armstrong) Lindsey, March 12, 1937 – November 10, 2025.  Joe Lindsey Sr., June 20, 1938 – November 13, 2025 Joe and Fredna Lindsey of Idlewild, were born in Mississippi. Joe was born the last of eight children to William H. and Deloris (Kelly) Lindsey. Fredna was born the first of 10 children to Mozel and Arsola (McShann) Armstrong.…

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Obituary: John Joseph Gancarz, 78, of Free Soil

November 24, 2025

John Joseph Gancarz, 78, of Free Soil, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on June 17, 1947, in Muskegon, he was the son of the late Joseph and Virginia (Feliczak) Gancarz. John graduated from Free Soil Community School in 1965 and furthered his education at West Shore Community College. He dedicated 46 years to Martin Marrieta, from where…

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Obituary: Ronald Morton, 87, of Scottville

November 21, 2025

Ronald Morton, 87, of Scottville, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. His children Wesley, Leslie and Ronald Jr. were bedside when he passed peacefully. Ron graduated from Scottville High School (MCC) class of 1956 where he had a very successful sports career. Excelling in track, basketball and football. He then went on to Ferris State College (now Ferris State…

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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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