Obits

Obituary: Fred Nyland Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford

March 6, 2025

Fred Nylan Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Fred, lovingly known as Ny, was born in Detroit, on October 17, 1941, the son of the late Fred H. and Norma Jean (Scott) Dettmer. He was a 1959 graduate of Ferndale High School. He later went on to attend Michigan State University, Wayne…

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Obituary: Leonard Feldberg, 76, of Tallman and Ludington

March 5, 2025

Leonard J. Feldberg, 76, was born in Chicago, on Friday, July 13, 1948. He was the fifth of five sons born to Sally (Zatz) and Sam Feldberg. Early on Lenny exhibited an insatiable curiosity, creative ability and mechanical aptitude. The Boys and Girls Club of Chicago provided opportunities for pottery, woodworking, music and photography. After graduating VonStueben High School, he…

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Obituary: Mary Bowne, 82, of Ludington

March 3, 2025

Mary Bowne of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her children, Shawn Bowne, Traci Beckman, Chris (Holly) Bowne, Jeff (Candice) Bowne; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Pelto, Joshua (Dani) Bowne, Skylar (Alex) Detwiler; great-grandchildren, Logan Bowne, Kylie Bowne, Henry Pelto; her siblings, Bill Hinds, Tim (Jeannie) Hinds, Ann (Barry) Schihl, Mike (Dana)…

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Obituary: Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater

February 28, 2025

Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Harry was born in Hope, Mich., on January 22, 1923, the son of the late Lloyd and Matilda (Clemmenshaw) Raymond. He was a graduate of Pentwater High School. He married the late Alta Cummins, and together they shared five daughters. Harry and Alta…

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Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Wheaton, 65, of Ludington

February 26, 2025

A legend, known as William “Bill” Wheaton, was born to Kenneth and Shirley (Wiley) Wheaton on June 8, 1959, where he found himself gasping his first breath of fresh air in the city of Ludington. It would be a town for which he would spend nearly his entire life. He was always a kind quiet soul that assisted his father…

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