Obits

Obituary: Ginni Lee Petersen, 77, of Ludington

January 2, 2025

Ginni Lee Petersen, 77, of Ludington, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at her home, with her husband Patrick at her side. She was born on August 20, 1947 in Hillsdale, the daughter of the late Patrick E. and Betty D. (Drayton) Gibson. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School in Jonesville with the class of 1965. While in…

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Obituary: Annie Keating-Martin, 67, of Ludington

December 31, 2024

Annie Keating-Martin, 67, of Ludington formerly of Lansing, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was a firm believer in the power of prayer, she loved fiercely and was an avid sports fan and hater of Alabama football. If you met Annie, you would not soon forget her. She was one…

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Obituary: Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington

December 30, 2024

Tina Marie Stakenas, 32, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Tina was born on May 31, 1992, the daughter of David Stakenas and Kim (Reed) Castillo.  She was a 2010 graduate of Mason County Central High School. Tina loved spending time with her three children: Mackenzie, Vanessa, and Nathan. They were the light of her life, and…

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Obituary: Mary Ann Talsma, 86, of Ludington

December 30, 2024

Mary Ann Talsma, 86, of Ludington, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home.  She was born August 16, 1938, in Ludington, the daughter of Frank and Rose (Ptaszenski) Wojtaszak. Maryann worked as a school aide at both Pere Marquette and Foster elementary schools for many years.  In her spare time Maryann enjoyed going for rides, especially fall color tour…

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Obituary: George Raymond Cooper, 83, of Ludington

December 26, 2024

George Raymond Cooper, 83, formerly of 501 N. William St, Ludington, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility.  He was born October 21, 1941, in Ludington, the only child of Lawrence and Sonnie (Knebl) Cooper. George graduated from Ludington High School in the Class of 1961.  His interests included world history, antiques and fancy clothing. George is…

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