Obits

Obituary: Gary Castonia, 75, Lansing.

October 21, 2018

Obituary: Gary Castonia, 75, Lansing. Gary James Castonia, 75, of Lansing passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. He was born June 12, 1943 in Ludington to Iven and Beatrice (Arnold) Castonia. Gary graduated from Mason County Central in 1961. He went on to receive his teaching degree from Michigan State University. Gary worked as a teacher and…

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Obituary: James Stewart, 75, Ludington.

October 17, 2018

Obituary: James Stewart, 75, Ludington. James Arthur Stewart, 75, of Ludington, passed away October 15, 2018.   James was born on November 11, 1942 in Ludington, the son of Archie and Evaleen (Smith) Stewart.  He graduated from Ludington High School and attended Michigan State University. James received his master’s degree from Western Michigan University and was working on his PhD…

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Obituary: Barbara Knudsen, 82, Ludington.

October 17, 2018

Obituary: Barbara Knudsen, 82, Ludington. Barbara Ann Knudsen, 82, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018.   Barbara was born on July 25, 1936 in Amber Township, the daughter of the late Nels and Agda (Vestin) Knudsen.  She dedicated her life to serving others. Barbara founded the LPN Program at West Shore Community College. She started her nursing…

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Obituary: Bruce Miller, 79, Scottville

October 11, 2018

Obituary: Bruce Miller, 79, Scottville. Bruce William Miller, 79, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Bruce was born June 21, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Minnie (Hall) and Ernest Miller, and grew up in a multi-generational household in Irvington, NJ. After graduating from Frank H. Morrell High School in 1957, he moved with his family…

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Obituary: John Wabsis, 70, Branch.

October 9, 2018

Obituary: John Wabsis, 70, Branch. John Richard Wabsis Sr., 70, of Branch, passed away on October 1, 2018.   John was born on September 29, 1947 in Ludington, the son of Leo and Dolores Wabsis.  He was raised in Fountain and attended one of the one-room school houses at the end of his road.  As a young man, John fell…

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