Obits

Obituary: Arlene Hackert, 91, of Scottville

October 18, 2024

Arlene Hackert, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 91 after a long battle with cancer. Arlene was born on March 10, 1933, in Chicago to Arthur and Julia Schmuldt. She moved to Ludington in 1949 and graduated from Ludington High School. She was preceded in death by her brother Eugene…

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Obituary: Mack Nickelson, 40, of Ludington

October 17, 2024

Mack Emil Nickelson, 40, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mack was born to Howard (Bud) and Donna Nickelson on October 3, 1984. He graduated from Ludington High School after completing homeschooling, in 2003. He loved the outdoors! He painted many pictures of his home on the Lincoln River. He was self-taught playing his guitar and became…

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Obituary: Richard Michael Walters, 81, of Ludington

October 16, 2024

Richard Michael Walters, known as Mike by family and friends, passed peacefully from this life to the next at home on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, after a long illness, surrounded by the love of his family. Mike was born on November 16, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, to Richard and Lucile (Monger) Walters.  He attended Dayton schools and graduated in 1961…

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Obituary: Charles Smith, 87, of Walhalla

October 16, 2024

Charles J. Smith, 87, of Walhalla passed away on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024.  Charles was born on March 17, 1937 in Portland, Mich., the son of John L. and Mary W. (Williams) Smith and graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School.  On June 8, 1957 he wed Janice VanRiper at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Muskegon and they celebrated…

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Obituary: Gary Owen Hardenburgh, 51, of Ludington

October 15, 2024

Gary Owen Hardenburgh, 51, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Gary, lovingly known as Booey, was born on March 15, 1973, the son of the late Gayle Houghton. In 1992, he earned a GED. For 35 years, he enjoyed his time traveling the United States working as a carny. In 2020, he was able to retire. Upon…

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