Obits

Obituary: Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville

January 16, 2026

Jane Marie Durfee, 71, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Jane was born on Dec. 15, 1954, in Ludington. She was the daughter of Percy and Bernice Durfee and was quickly cherished by her family. Jane shared a special bond with her father that was never duplicated. Jane lived her life to the fullest. Growing up…

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Obituary: Captain John Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington

January 15, 2026

Captain John Bonsecour Von Sprecken, 86, of Ludington, and St. Marys, Georgia, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital after a long battle with heart disease and prostate cancer.  John was born December 11, 1938, in Ludington, the son of Judge Peter R. Von Sprecken and Ethyl Barber of Cheboygon. He was…

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Obituary: Paul Harris, 68, of Ludington

January 15, 2026

Paul William Harris was born on August 9, 1957, in Kalamazoo. He transitioned into the arms of Jesus in Grand Rapids, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born to Billie Joe Harris and Doreen Rosina Newell Harris. Paul dedicated his life to service – both to his country and to the young people he mentored throughout…

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Obituary: David T. Kozicki, 75, of Riverton Township

January 14, 2026

With profound sadness David T. Kozicki, departed peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 75, at Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born in Michigan to the late Thaddeus and Mary (Pekich) Kozicki Sr., David exhibited a remarkable depth of character from a tender age. His thoughtful disposition, unwavering steadfastness, and an innate capacity to connect with others were…

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Obituary: Debra J. Rahn, 74, of Florida, formerly of Scottville

January 14, 2026

Debra J. Rahn, 74 passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Florida after a long courageous battle with cancer. Debra was the daughter of Robert and Betty Rahn born on August 25, 1951 with her twin Diane (Steve) Juterbock in Ludington. She grew up in Scottville graduating from Mason County Central High School in 1969. She was in the…

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