Obits

Obituary: Rev. Enoch Olson, 96, of Ludington

July 14, 2026

Like his biblical namesake, Enoch P. Olson was known as a man who walked with God. On Friday, July 10, 2026, he completed that lifelong walk by entering the actual presence of his Savior. He died peacefully at his home in Ludington, Michigan, at approximately 8 p.m. with his wife and granddaughter by his side. He was 96 years young.…

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Obituary: Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington

July 12, 2026

Audrey Lois VanNortwick, 97, of Ludington, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born June 30, 1929, in Muskegon, the daughter of Clayton and Blanche (Jensen) Crampton. On Feb. 18, 1950, Audrey married Wilbur “Willie” VanNortwick at Zion Evangelical Church (now Ludington Area St. Paul Church). Together, Audrey and Willie ran a…

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Obituary: Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington

July 8, 2026

Dean Devoie Lasley, 83, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital following a brief illness. For more than 50 years, Dean was a respected fixture in the Ludington community as the owner of Dean’s Auto Body. Known for his exceptional craftsmanship, honesty, and willingness to help others, he repaired thousands of vehicles over…

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Obituary: David LeRoy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer

July 8, 2026

David LeRoy Lilleberg, 90, of Custer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in his home with his wife, Edith, by his side. David was born to the late Naomi (Courser) and Clarence Lilleberg. He was raised by his grandmother, Eunice Carlson, who all preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Daniel…

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Obituary: Joan Edith Schwass, 92, of Ludington

July 6, 2026

Joan “Joanie” Edith (Ziemkowski) Schwass, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was 92. Joanie was born on September 15, 1933, to Harry and Claudia (Laird) Ziemkowski. She graduated from Ludington High School in 1951. After graduating Joanie was accepted into the nurse training program at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon where she began a lifelong career in the medical…

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