Obits

Obituary: Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil

May 27, 2025

Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil, passed peacefully Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on June 17, 1945 in Howell, the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Kashich) Zarkovich. Ruth walked down the aisle at graduation with her high school sweetheart in 1963 and then, again they walked together to…

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Obituary: Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington

May 27, 2025

Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Helen was born on January 14, 1932, in Custer Township. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Hilda (Knudsen) Mortensen. She was a 1950 graduate of Ludington High School. On July 19, 1952, she married Earl Larson who preceded her in death in 1995. Helen…

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Obituary: Judee Ellen Larsen, 82, of Scottville

May 27, 2025

Judee Ellen Larsen (Vanden Heuvel), 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in Scottville. Born on July 5, 1942, in Hart, she was a cherished figure in her community and a beacon of joy and kindness to all who knew her. Judee attended Hart High School, graduating in the class of…

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Obituary: Raymond (Ray) Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington

May 23, 2025

Raymond (Ray) Carl Hanson Jr., 76, of Ludington, peacefully died surrounded by his loving family on May 22, 2025. Ray was born on December 28, 1948, to Arlene and Raymond Hanson Sr. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1967 and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. He completed his basic training and was stationed in Vietnam for one…

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Obituary: Charlotte Marie Betka, 70, of Ludington

May 23, 2025

Charlotte Marie (Lathrop) Betka, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 in Ludington listening to her favorite song after spending her final days in the company of dear friends and family. Born May 13, 1955, as the youngest child of Eugene and Maxine (Wagner) Lathrop of Scottville, Charlotte spent her formative years in and around the orchards of…

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