Obits

Obituary: Richard Dale Shereda, 72, of Free Soil

September 3, 2025

Richard Dale Shereda, 72, of Free Soil passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Rich was born on May 24, 1953 in Ludington, the son of Robert J. and Lois (Eskildsen) Shereda and graduated from Free Soil High School. Rich worked hard for many years before settling into retirement in Free Soil where he was able to pursue his love…

Read more »

Obituary: Frederick Eugene Thomas, 79, of Scottville

September 3, 2025

Frederick Eugene Thomas, born January 13, 1946, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Gene, as he was affectionately called by many family and friends, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged as a Specialist in 1967. Gene was employed by Dow Chemical, working as a heavy equipment operator. He…

Read more »

Obituary: Joseph John Rodriguez, 67, of Ludington

August 27, 2025

Joseph John Rodriguez, lovingly known as Corky, 67 of Ludington, passed away on Monday August 25, 2025. Born June 9, 1958, in Ludington, Joseph was the son of John and Nancy Kay (Albrecht) Rodriguez. Joseph was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and of the Moose Lodge 637. Joey was gifted with a personality and smile that positively impacted everyone…

Read more »

Obituary: Judge John Richard Carney Jr., 78, of Ludington

August 22, 2025

Judge John Richard Carney Jr, 78, of Ludington, passed away peacefully after a 23-year battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on June 16, 1947, to Drs. John and Ruth Carney.  John was raised in Ludington with his younger sisters, Irene and Christine.  He was known for his mischievous spirit in his youth,…

Read more »

Obituary: Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington

August 22, 2025

In the early morning hours on Monday, August 18, 2025, a rainbow appeared over Lake Michigan. That was Rosemarie Gliszcinski, 98, of Ludington, making her way to heaven. Born on July 15, 1927, in Toledo, Ohio, Rosemarie was the daughter of the late Walter and Tillie (Wojtowicz) Owczarzak. She graduated from high school in 1945. On Nov. 20, 1946, she…

Read more »