Obits

Obituary: Joanne Silver, 88, of Ludington.

June 9, 2021

Obituary: Joanne Silver, 88, of Ludington. Joanne C. Silver, 88, of Ludington passed away peacefully Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 11, 1932 in Grand Rapids, to George and Margaret (Baird) Bowne. Joanne graduated from Ludington Area Catholic School in 1950. She married the late Harvey Silver on April…

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Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Gerald Chancellor, 76, of Fountain. Gerald M. “Jerry” Chancellor, 76, of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his home.  Jerry, the son of Moran E. and Bertha A. (Schoenherr) Chancellor, was born in Ludington on October 31, 1944.  He graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1963.  He attended Northwestern Michigan College…

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Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville.

June 8, 2021

Obituary: Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr., 85, of Scottville. Fisherman, hunter, and all-around outdoorsman, Charles “Bud” Christmas, Jr. entered Jesus’ awaiting arms somewhat unexpectedly on Saturday, June 5, 2021 while at home. Bud was born in Battle Creek to Charles “Bud” Sr. & Rita (Jackel) Christmas on June 19, 1935.  Bud had a variety of jobs in Mason County until he…

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Obituary: Beverly Nichols, 69, of Scottville.

June 7, 2021

Obituary: Beverly Nichols, 69, of Scottville. Beverly Ann Nichols, 69, lifelong resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the home of her daughter Stacy in Twin Lake.  Beverly was born on March 12, 1952 in Ludington, the daughter of William and Marion (Vance) Gillett, and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of…

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Obituary: John Fargo, Sr., 89, of Ludington.

June 5, 2021

Obituary: John Fargo, Sr., 89, of Ludington. John Owen Fargo Sr., 89, of Ludington passed away two days short of his 90th birthday on April 12, 2021.  John was born on April 14, 1931 in Frankfort, the son of Earl Walter and Bernice Grace (Stubbs) Fargo and graduated from Ludington High School.  On April 2, 1955, he married Carol A.…

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