Obits

Obituary: Katharine Ann “Katie” McPike, 81, of Ludington

August 11, 2025

Katharine Ann “Katie” (Mudrovich) McPike, 81, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  Katie was born on November 18, 1943 in Monroe, the oldest daughter of Thomas and Mildred Mudrovich.  After graduating high school in Monroe, she attended Central Michigan University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education, and later earned her…

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Obituary: Josie Watson, 91, of Ludington

August 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Josie Watson. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Josie (Josephine) Watson, 91, on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Village Manor in Ludington, Michigan. She was born and grew up in Meadowlake, Saskatchewan, Canada. Josie was the beloved wife of the late Barry Watson and will be sadly missed by her…

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Obituary: Jason Matthew Fox, 50, of Ludington

August 8, 2025

On August 4, 2025, the world lost a true legend. Jason Matthew Fox, 50, of Ludington, passed away doing what he loved—ripping through the wind on his Harley Electra Glide Ultra Classic and visiting the friends he held so dear. Born and raised in Ludington, Jason was the kind of man who made an impression everywhere he went. A people…

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Obituary: Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart

August 7, 2025

Darlaine Marie Edel, 85, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She was born April 25, 1940, in Hart, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Mitteer) Pierce. Darlaine loved raising different kinds of animals on the farms she grew up on. She also loved to watch the wildlife in her front and back yards. Darlaine is…

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Memorial honoring Mary E. Stuart, Aug. 15

August 7, 2025

A music memorial honoring the life of Mary E. Stuart will be held on Friday, Aug. 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Stickney’s Back Forty, 3410 E. Sippy Rd., Eden Township. The celebration will include live music, mingling, munchies, and the revealing of Mary’s poetry book. Mary Evelyn Stuart, formerly of Ludington, died on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 at…

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