Christopher Lloyd Barnes, 52, of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born September 18, 1973, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Diane (Wagner) Barnes. Chris worked for several years as a certified nursing assistant. In his spare time he was an avid fisherman. Chris also loved rescuing animals, especially cats. Chris is…
Darlene Kay Dodson, 78 of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, March 15, 2026. Born May 14, 1947, in Ludington, Darlene was the daughter of the late Felix Charles and Eunice May (Genson) Mickevich. She graduated from Mason County Central and went on to attend West Shore Community College where she received her associate degree as a licensed practical…
Nellie May Anderson, 102, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2026. Nellie was born on April 16, 1923, in Riverton Township to Robert and Emma (Kiefer) Bedker. She attended East Riverton School and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1941 as the salutatorian. On March 28, 1943, she married Melvin Anderson in Newaygo. Nellie was preceded…
John “Jack” David Courtland, 97, of Muskegon, formerly of Mason County, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on November 30, 1928, in Scottville, the seventh child of nine to the late Ernest and Lettie (Gulembo) Courtland. His younger years were spent in Mason County where he helped work on the family farm taking care of cattle and…
Raymond E. Galinski, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Ray was born on August28, 1932, in Chicago, to Stanley and Eva Galinski. He and his siblings were raised in the house on a hill on South Washington Avenue in Ludington. After graduating from Ludington High School, Ray attended and was a graduate of Western Michigan University.…
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