Obits

Obituary: Hollyn Marie Tompkins, 73, of Ludington

July 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Hollyn Marie Tompkins Formerly Hollyn Marie Prince August 25, 1951 – July 4,2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hollyn Marie Tompkins, 73. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and adopted by John and Lillian Prince in 1952, Hollyn lived a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family and…

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Obituary: Richard R. Brezinski, 96, of Ludington

July 8, 2025

Richard R. Brezinski, 96, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. He is survived by his son Daniel R. (Cheryl) Brezinski of Branch,; daughter Beth A. Brezinski of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and grandson Bryan D. Brezinski of East Lansing. Richard was born in Indiana in 1928 and the family moved to Michigan in…

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Obituary: Lois Irene Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

July 7, 2025

Lois Irene (Pratt) Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 12, 1927, in Scottville, Lois was the daughter of the late Ward and Hazel (Davis) Pratt. She graduated from Scottville High School, class of 1945, then went on to Central Michigan University where she received her master’s…

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Obituary: Thomas James Bentz, 30, of Scottville

July 7, 2025

Thomas James Bentz, 30, of Scottville, affectionately known as Tom, Tommy, Tbone and Bigbird, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 in Grand Rapids after a lifelong battle with congenital heart disease. He was born August 16, 1994, in Ludington. Tom lived a passionate life filled with generosity and a zest for simple pleasures. He was a 2012 graduate of Mason…

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Obituary: Jo Dereske, 77, of Ludington

July 7, 2025

Jo Dereske died on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born in Ludington on October 1, 1947, to John and June (Zemke) Dereske. She graduated from Mason County Central High School in Scottville in 1965, and received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Western Michigan University. Jo worked mainly as an academic librarian, but her true profession was writing.…

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