“The Finlander,” Captain Al Laaksonen, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Anyone who knew Al, knew he was a passionate, and hardworking man. I’m a “suomalainen poika”, or Finnish son, he would tell his boys, and a visit to his home might include some of the best smoked fish on the planet and…
Douglas John Huggard, 74, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Doug was born on April 25, 1950 in Midland, the son of John Huggard and Dawn Fisher. Doug was a collector of John Deere memorabilia and loved watching television. He especially enjoyed watching John Wayne movies with his family. He always looked forward to spending the holidays…
Jeremy Alan Hawke, 31, passed away at home, on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in Ludington. Due to wishes, Jeremy will be cremated and a celebration of life for family will be held at a later date. Jeremy was born on May 11, of 1993 in Big Rapids to the late Alice McGinnis and Barry Hawke. He attended Mason County Central…
Randal “Randy” David Ramirez, 47, of Scottville, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. Randy, lovingly referred to as Bub, was born on April 12, 1977, the son of Linda (MacArthur) Lopez and the late Gonzalo Ramirez. He attended Mason Lake ISD (now West Shore Educational Service District), graduating in 2003. Randy was well known around Mason County. He loved…
Wayne Bradford Wheaton, 76, of Branch, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home. Wayne was born on December 12, 1947 in Ludington, the son of Gerald C. and Evelyn M. (Yovich) Wheaton. He grew up in the Mason County area before the family moved to Pontiac and Wayne graduated from Pontiac Northern High School. Following his graduation he began…
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