Obits

Obituary: Johnaine Gurzynski, 68, of Hamlin Township

September 25, 2026

Johnaine Gurzynski, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and dedicated community servant, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in the arms of her husband and love of her life. Johnaine was born on Nov. 1, 1957, the daughter of Reggie and Betty Flewelling. She was the beloved wife of Tom Gurzynski for 47 years, with whom she…

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Obituary: Harry Richard Smith, 90, of Ludington

September 25, 2026

Harry Richard Smith, known as Dick, 90, passed away on September 20, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Dick was born in Ludington, on May 17, 1936, to Beatrice Young Smith and Harry Gordon Smith. Dick spent his entire life in Ludington. He attended Ferris State College before enlisting in the United States Army and serving 3…

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Obituary: John Gilbert Coughlan, 77 of Ludington

September 25, 2026

John Gilbert Coughlan, 77 of Ludington, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday September 24, 2026. Born on October 1, 1948, in Bayshore Long Island, New York, John was the son of Gilbert Weir and Gertrude Florence (Schehl) Coughlan. He graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1969. John worked at Great Lakes Castings for…

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Obituary: Olive Catherine Davis, 88, of Eden Township

September 25, 2026

Olive Catherine Davis, 88, lifelong resident of Eden Township passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.  Olive was born on June 18, 1938 in Eden Township, the daughter of Thomas J. and Viola Matilda Bryan and graduated from Custer High School.  On September 26, 1959, she married the love of her life, Melvin L. Davis in a ceremony officiated by her uncle,…

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Obituary: Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington

September 25, 2026

Richard Clyde Lemke, 67, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia. Richard was born on October 9, 1958, the son of the late Clyde and Marjorie Lemke. He enjoyed spending time at the Marina watching the Badger come in and out of port. He also spent time with his family…

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