Obits

Obituary: Lori Forbes, 60, of Ludington

September 18, 2023

Obituary: Lori Forbes, 60, of Ludington Lori Ann Forbes, 60, of Ludington, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at home.  She was born May 17, 1963, in Ludington the daughter of Richard and Mary Ann (Wojtaszak) Forbes. Lori loved dogs and enjoyed volunteering at Lakeshore Animal Friends.  She also enjoyed volunteering at the St. Simon Bargain Center. Lori is survived…

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Obituary: Ruth Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla.

September 18, 2023

Obituary: Ruth Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla. Ruth Blom Jones, 84, formerly of Punta Gorda, Fla., passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023. Ruth was married for 60 years to Jack Jones, and is survived by her three children, Jack Jones of Ludington, Shirley Turner of Kalamazoo, and Erik Jones of Stafford Va. Ruth was blessed with nine…

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Obituary: Carter Koles, 79, of Ludington

September 15, 2023

Obituary: Carter Koles, 79, of Ludington Carter Marshall Koles, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Carter was born in Pueblo, Colorado, on December 2, 1943, the son of John and Ruth (Kennington) Koles. In 1961, he graduated from Pueblo High School. He went on to further his education, earning a degree in mechanical engineering from the…

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Obituary: Arlene Hanson, 100, of Ludington

September 14, 2023

Obituary: Arlene Hanson, 100, of Ludington Arlene A. (Auguston) Hanson, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Arlene was born on September 15, 1922, the daughter of Arthur W. and Esther (Peterson) Auguston. In 1940, she graduated from Ludington High School. On April 26, 1947, she married Raymond C. Hanson. Arlene was very active until her passing. She loved doing…

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Obituary: Thomas Courteau, 66, of Scottville

September 13, 2023

Obituary: Thomas Courteau, 66, of Scottville Thomas M. Courteau, 66, of Scottville passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Poppin Hospice Residence in Muskegon.  Thomas was born on June 2, 1957 in Pontiac, the son of Lee D. and Cora D. (Feldmann) Courteau and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1976. Tom moved…

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