Obits

Obituary: Dean ‘Deno’ Moore, 72, of Irons

November 29, 2024

Dean “Deno” Michael Moore, 72, of Irons, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.  He was born December 8, 1951, in Detroit, the son of Harry and Valeria (Retchko) Moore. Deno was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army. Deno worked at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island for over five years. …

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Obituary: Beatrice Pauline Riffle, 97, of Ludington

November 27, 2024

Beatrice Pauline Riffle, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Beatrice was born April 3, 1927 in Fountain, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Mendenhall) Riffle.  She attended Fountain School through grade 10 and finished her high school education at Ludington High School, graduating with the class of 1948. She later attended night classes at West Shore Community…

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Obituary: Laurie Ann Bentz, 67, of Ludington

November 25, 2024

Laurie Ann Bentz, a devoted Catholic, 67, of Ludington, passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2024. Laurie was born on February 24, 1957, in Ludington. She was the daughter of Loreta M. Sniegowski and Louis B. Sniegowski. Laurie loved cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, and collecting antiques. She enjoyed hosting family gatherings for the holidays and spending time with…

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Obituary: Carol L. Brezinski, 92, of Ludington

November 25, 2024

Carol L. Brezinski, 92, of Ludington, died at Ludington Woods on Sunday, November 24, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Richard R. Brezinski; son, Daniel R. Brezinski (Cheryl) of Branch; daughter, Beth A. Brezinski of Scottsdale, Az.; and grandson, Bryan D. Brezinski of East Lansing. Carol was born in Muskegon on October 11, 1932. She graduated High School in…

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Obituary: Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil

November 21, 2024

Judith Alma Rozell, 83, of Free Soil, formerly of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mom was born on December 1, 1940, in Free Soil, to the late F. Andrew M. Rozell and Mary G. (Brown) Rozell. She graduated from Haslett High School in 1958. Later in life, in 1990, she earned her associate degree in accounting from…

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