Obituary: Wayne Gort, 73, of Ludington With sadness, we announce the passing of Wayne Eugene Gort, 73, of Ludington. Wayne entered the presence of God and Jesus his Savior, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at home in the presence of loved ones, after having battled cancer for 6 1/2 years. Wayne was born on March 14, 1950 in Grandville, the…
Obituary: Lawrence Wagner, 82, of Ludington Lawrence “Larry” William Wagner, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Lake Michigan Senior Living near their home in Ludington, on September 21, 2023. He was born in Royal Oak on August 29, 1941, to Wilbert and Edna (Morrison) Wagner. His family moved to their farm west of Shelby when Larry…
Obituary: William Pirkola, 67, of Ludington William “Bill” Richard Pirkola, 67, of Ludington, formally of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Bill was born on January 21, 1956, the son of Kenneth Birney and Gerrie (Malina) Pirkola. He was a 1974 graduate of East Kentwood High School. On June 28, 1980, he married Debra Ann (Burke) Pirkola. Together…
Obituary: Carl Utz, 87, of Ludington Carl Joseph Utz, 87, of Ludington, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday September 17, 2023. Carl was born on February 21, 1936, the son of Aloysius W. and Elida Justina (Olofsson) Utz. He attended St. Simon School. On February 27, 1954, Carl married the love of his life, Shirley Jean Brickley Utz. Carl…
Obituary: Kyoung S. Larsen, 91, of Ludington Kyoung S. Larsen, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sept 15, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1932 to Lee Insung and Lim Kyoung Ho in Japan and was one of five siblings. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Gary D. Larsen…
