Obits

Obituary: Mack Emil Nickelson, 40, of Ludington

June 3, 2025

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: Caroline Marie Johnson, 91, of Ludington

May 30, 2025

Caroline Marie Johnson, 91, of Ludington, died on Thursday, May 29, 2025. “Sweet Caroline” was born in Ludington to Michael and Anna (Gwiazdowski) Zywicki on August 14, 1933. She attended Saint Stanislaus and Saint Simon schools, graduating in 1951. The friendships Mom formed during those years were lifelong and rich in depth and loyalty. Caroline loved her family “To The…

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Obituary: Robert Richard Conley Jr., 55, of Custer

May 30, 2025

Robert “Rob” Richard Conley Jr., 55, lost his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on May 27, 2025, in Custer. He was born on August 25, 1969, in Muskegon to Diana Zimmerman and Robert Conley Sr. Rob was a loving spouse, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed working at Northwood Golf Course…

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Obituary: Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil

May 27, 2025

Ruth Ann Donald, 79, of Free Soil, passed peacefully Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on June 17, 1945 in Howell, the daughter of the late John and Bessie (Kashich) Zarkovich. Ruth walked down the aisle at graduation with her high school sweetheart in 1963 and then, again they walked together to…

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Obituary: Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington

May 27, 2025

Helen Gladys Larson, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Helen was born on January 14, 1932, in Custer Township. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Hilda (Knudsen) Mortensen. She was a 1950 graduate of Ludington High School. On July 19, 1952, she married Earl Larson who preceded her in death in 1995. Helen…

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