Obituary: Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons passed away on August 5, 2020 at Medilodge of Ludington. Phyllis was born January 10, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Magdeline (Alisauskis) Gronskis and was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. After graduating from an all- girl’s school, Phyllis joined the United States Navy…
Obituary: Donald Presern, 79, of Custer. Donald Joseph Presern died in his home on Tuesday August 4, 2020 in Custer. He was 79. Don was born on January 6, 1941 in Oak Park, Ill. to his parents, Otto and Marion Presern. He played football at the University of Nebraska and graduated 1968, eventually earning his master’s degree. He married Linda…
Obituary: James Emerson Van Hoven, 78, of Ludington James Emerson Van Hoven, 78, of Ludington, formerly of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 3, 1942 in Zeeland, Mich. to Jacob and Emma (Sprik) Van Hoven. He married Susan Speer on December 21, 1968 at St. Paul United…
Funeral service update: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart. Bradon Connor Denton, 22, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 6 p.m. A celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4 p.m.…
Funeral notice: Duane Cooper, 78, Summit Township. Duane G. Cooper, 78, passed away May 24, 2020 (see obituary here). A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held at 10: 30 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at St. Simon Catholic Church, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Burial, with military honors, will follow about noon, at…
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