Scott Jerome Russell, 86, of Custer, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Scott was born on September 15, 1939, the son of the late Delbert and Jessie (Scott) Russell. He was a 1957 graduate of Northport High School. After graduation he attended Central Michigan University, earning his master’s degree. He started student teaching at Ludington High School under mentor…
“Life According to Jim” James “Jim” Virgil O’Brien, 85, was born on September 13, 1940, in Ludington, the middle child of three, to Florence (DeWitt) and William O’Brien. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, Jim peacefully went home to our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim lived most of his life in…
In the early morning of Thursday, December 1, 2025, Debra DeAnn (Patten) Anderson of Decator, Ind., answered the phone call from God telling her, “Your work here on earth is done and it is time to come to work for me helping all those in need.” Born the second twin on Oct. 14, 1958 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Roy…
Charlotte Marie Betka, 95, of Ludington, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Grace Valley Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. She was born March 2, 1930, in Ludington. Charlotte grew up in Ludington and graduated from St. Simon High School. She then attended Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids, followed by Wayne State University where she earned her bachelor of…
Ellen Rae (Durham) Schroeder, 70, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Ellen was born on June 11, 1955, to the late Murle Durham and Frances (Lessard) Sauers. For nearly 30 years she worked as a machinist at Whitehall Industries. For five years, she had been an intake coordinator at COVE. Ellen was a beloved mother, known for…
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