Obits

Obituary: Allen Perrigan, 81, of Fountain

December 3, 2024

Allen Perrigan, 81 of Fountain, was called home to be reunited with his wife, Tuesday November 19 after his brief battle with lung cancer. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He was surrounded by his loving family and had his sons Johnnie, Greg and Tim Perrigan, granddaughters Jessica Croton and Jamie Stinnett and…

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Obituary: Elizabeth “Bettye” Mae Tyron, 77, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Elizabeth “Bettye” Mae Tyron, 77, of Ludington, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2024. Bettye was born on June 25, 1947 in Cherry Point NC, the daughter of Robert and Nadine (Rossiter) Lewis. She graduated from Oak Park High School in Illinois and received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Michigan State University. On June 13, 1970, Bettye married…

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Obituary: Shirley Butcher, 96, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Shirley was born on January 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter and Fanny (Smith) Gregersen. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. On July 3, 1972, she married George Butcher. Together they shared over 50 memorable years together. For over 25…

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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Bob was born on July 28, 1945, the son of the late William and Bertha (Laundry) Jones. In 1963, he graduated from Soo High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard, attending boot camp in Cape May,…

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Obituary: Muriel Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee

December 2, 2024

Muriel Irma Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Muriel was born on February 03, 1937, to Roy and Irma (Pepper) McLellan of Manistee. She retired from West Shore Hospital in Manistee after 30-plus years of service. Muriel married Richard James Mitchell in 1953 and had five children. Muriel loved visits with family…

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