Obits

Obituary: Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington

October 8, 2024

Clifford Leo Elliott, 79, of Ludington, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Cliff was born on August 28, 1945 in Grant, one of 12 children born to Gerald and Mae (Haddar) Elliott and graduated from Kent City High School with the class of 1963.  He furthered his education at Ferris State College (now Ferris State University) where he earned his bachelor’s…

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Obituary: Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era

October 7, 2024

Megan Kay Blount, 66, of New Era passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Megan was born on November 3, 1957 at the Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Dr. Austin and Joan (Lederer) Craymer and graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1976.  Megan furthered her education at Bel-Rea…

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Obituary: Fred Allen Curtis, 63, of Grand Rapids

October 3, 2024

Fred Allen Curtis, 63, of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Trinity Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He was born July 29, 1961, in Fremont, the son of Milburn and Beverly (Clark) Curtis. Fred graduated from Ludington High School with the Class of 1979 where he played football and wrestled.  He then attended Western Michigan University…

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Obituary: Deborah ‘Deby’ Ruegsegger, 67, of Ludington

October 3, 2024

Deborah “Deby” Ruegsegger, 67, of Ludington, fell asleep in death October 2, 2024, after a short battle with cancer.  She was born August 30, 1957, in Alma. Deby enjoyed cruising in the Caribbean, walks along the Lake Michigan shore, digging in the dirt with her hands and planting flowers, working with numbers and trying her hand at different arts and…

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Obituary: Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville

October 1, 2024

Eugene T. Duncil, Sr., 78, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.  Eugene was born on August 1, 1946 in Manistee, the son of Warren and Dolores (Krause) Duncil Sr. and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the class of 1965. Eugene partnered with his brother-in-law Rusty Petersen in a…

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