Obits

Obituary: Debra J. Rahn, 74, of Florida, formerly of Scottville

January 14, 2026

Debra J. Rahn, 74 passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 in Florida after a long courageous battle with cancer. Debra was the daughter of Robert and Betty Rahn born on August 25, 1951 with her twin Diane (Steve) Juterbock in Ludington. She grew up in Scottville graduating from Mason County Central High School in 1969. She was in the…

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Obituary: Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch

January 14, 2026

Russell Ronald Frank, 87, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Russell was born on February 8, 1938, the son of the late Lester and Millie (Vasicek) Frank. He was a 1956 graduate of Custer High School, known now as Mason County Eastern. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. On June 5, 1960, he…

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Obituary: Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Gladys McKinney, 75, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Gladys was born on March 5, 1950, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to the late Emmanuel and Lillie (James) McKinney. She was a 1968 graduate of Sevier High School. For many years she worked at Pacific Bell Telephone Co. as a contract manager.  She was a member of St. Matthews…

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Obituary: Verna Fugere, 77, of Ludington

January 13, 2026

Verna Lee Fugere, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 77. Verna Lee battled many health issues over the course of her life. Starting at the age of 10, after nearly a year in the hospital, she defied all odds and overcame aplastic anemia. Her last health battle…

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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil

January 13, 2026

Robert “Bob” Olsen, 79 of Ludington, formerly of Free Soil, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lake Michigan Senior Living. He was born August 13, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of the late Edwin and Frances (Cooper) Olsen. Bob was known for his generous spirit, often painting houses for those who needed some help. A die-hard…

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