Obits

Obituary: William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville

August 20, 2020

Obituary: William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville William James “Bill” Bradow, 77, of Scottville, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 17, 2020.  Bill was born on November 8, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Louis and Barbara (Buxbaum) Bradow and grew up in the Chicago area attending St. Andrew’s Catholic…

Read more »

Obituary: Gail (Morse) Dougherty, 68, Ann Arbor. 

August 18, 2020

Obituary: Gail (Morse) Dougherty, 68, Ann Arbor.  Gail DeLynn (Morse) Dougherty passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020 surrounded by the love of her family at their home in Ann Arbor. Although her loved ones mourn, they are comforted by how fortunate and content Gail felt about the joyful and fulfilling life she lived. Gail was born in Ludington on…

Read more »

Obituary: Gordon Wertz, 83, Jenison, formerly of Scottville. 

August 17, 2020

Obituary: Gordon Wertz, 83, Jenison, formerly of Scottville.  Gordon Wertz, 83, of Jenison, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born to Robert and Carrie Wertz on March 28, 1937. He married Phyllis (Schott) on November 30, 1963, and she survives.   Also surviving are children, Patsi Wertz and Roy Wertz and granddaughter, Amanda Wertz, all…

Read more »

Obituary: Pearl Lessard, 81, of Fountain.

August 15, 2020

Obituary: Pearl Lessard, 81, of Fountain. Pearl Marie Lessard, 81, of Fountain, passed away peacefully at home Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born February 21, 1939 to Ross and Ethel (Lowell) Baker in Clio. Pearl graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1957.  Pearl had many jobs but she enjoyed her time at the Village Haus as a housekeeper and…

Read more »

Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington.

August 14, 2020

Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…

Read more »

Area Churches