Dona Kay Gottwald, 92, of Ludington, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born April 4, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, Dona was the daughter of the late Cloyd Ernest and Mary Aleta (Eakin) Strauch. She graduated from Columbian High School, Class of 1952. On June 19, 1954, Dona married the love of her life, Raymond Charles…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armando Luevano, who passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 57. Armando was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who made his home in Ludington. He is survived by his loving wife, Trinidad, and his children, Joshua Luevano, Amanda (Matthew) Kelso, and Abbygayle (Trey) Luevano,…
Marcia Lynn Wheeler, 73, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She was a living miracle—mostly symptom-free throughout her illness and an inspiration to all who knew her, demonstrating how to live with joy, compassion, love, and unwavering faith in Christ. Early Life Marcia was born on…
Dawn Marie Melchert, 61, of Manistee, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Dawn was born on Dec. 17, 1964, the daughter of Anthony and MaryEllen (O’Hare) Helminiak. In 1983, she graduated from Mason County Central High School. She married Bradley Melchert on September 15, 2000. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Oak Grove…
Harry Sigurd Christiansen Jr., 83, of Ludington, formerly of Glendale Heights, Ill., passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, with his wife by his side. He was born May 9, 1942, in Chicago, to Harry Sigurd Christiansen and Dorothy Christiansen (Fricke). Harry spent his early years growing up on Chicago’s northwest side, eventually moving to Rolling Meadows, Ill., where…
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