Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Ellen was born on June 11, 1955, to the late Murle Durham and Frances (Lessard) Sauers. For nearly 30 years she worked as a machinist at Whitehall Industries. For five years, she had been an intake coordinator at COVE. Ellen was a beloved mother, known for…
Warren Billings, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Warren, lovingly known as Zeb, was born on November 2, 1945, to the late VeLoid and Lucille (Brickley) Billings. He was a 1964 graduate of Ludington High School. Later, he earned his locksmith diploma. On July 26, 1975, he married Sherry (Carlson) Billings, sharing over 50 years by…
Linda Carol (Brown) Ayers, 86, went to her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Linda was born on April 13, 1939, in Durand. Except for a few years spent living out of state, Michigan was always her home and held her heart. Over the years, she lived in Durand, Cadillac, Flint, Ludington, and most recently Hart, where…
Marilyn Jane (Wetmore) Olmstead, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born on April 1, 1928, in Highland Park, Marilyn was the daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy M. (Brown) Wetmore. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of arts degree. She married the love of her life, Robert Chandler Olmstead, on…
Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026. She graduated from Scottville High School. On December 12, 1953, Dixie married Dale A. Bogvad and they shared 44 years together before Dale’s passing in 1997. Dixie was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church of Scottville. She is survived by her daughters Doreen (John…
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