Obits

Obituary: Michael Ivinson, 35, of Ludington

July 5, 2023

Obituary: Michael Ivinson, 35, of Ludington Michael Edward Ivinson, 35, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1988, in Tawas City, the son of Edward and Lee (Moore) Ivinson. Michael graduated from Manistee High School in 2006. He was very proud of his veteran family members and followed in their footsteps by enlisting into…

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Obituary: Frank Lusk, 86, of Scottville

July 3, 2023

Obituary: Frank Lusk, 86, of Scottville Frank Edward Lusk, 86, of Scottville passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home.  Frank was born on February 20, 1937 in the Sparta area of Kent County, one of 17 children born to Stanley and Hazel (Hawkins) Lusk. He graduated from Sparta High School.  Frank worked construction with his longtime partner…

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Obituary: Mary Nichols, 66, of Scottville

June 28, 2023

Obituary: Mary Nichols, 66, of Scottville “If you serve with love, you will love to serve” Mary Lou Cooper Nichols, 66, of Scottville, passed away June 21, 2023 after a valiant 18 month battle with cancer. The Cooper family farm in Riverton Township was where she lived from birth through childhood, married and raised her children, and enjoyed a lifetime…

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Obituary: Steven Peterson, 72, of Ludington

June 28, 2023

Obituary: Steven Peterson, 72, of Ludington Steven Eugene Peterson, 72, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 26, 2023.  He was born May 13, 1951, in Ludington, the son of Eugene “Bud” and Marcella (Hull) Peterson. Steven worked as a handyman for many years in Mason County.  In his spare time, he loved fishing, especially for brook trout in the…

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Obituary: Loretta Gimbutis, 91, of Scottville

June 27, 2023

Obituary: Loretta Gimbutis, 91, of Scottville Loretta Ann Gimbutis, 91, died early Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at the family residence in Scottville. She was born Loretta Peters on January 27, 1932, daughter of Frank Peters and Catherine Bladzik.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Louis Gimbutis, Sr., and her son Louis Gimbutis, Jr.  She…

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