Funeral Homes in Ludington, MI

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Murphy Jensen (tennis player and coach), and Ryan Spencer Reed (photographer).

Ludington /ˈlʌdiŋtən/ is a city in the state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,076. It is the county seat of Mason County.Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River. Many people come to Ludington year round for recreation, including boating and swimming on Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake, and other smaller inland lakes, as well as hunting, fishing, and camping. Nearby are Ludington State Park (which includes the Big Sable Point Light), Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, and Manistee National Forest. Ludington is also the home port of the SS Badger, with daily service in the summer across Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Watching the Badger come into port in the evening from the end of the north breakwall by the Ludington lighthouse is a favorite local pastime. In summer, the city hosts quite a few large events. Examples are one of the largest Gus Macker basketball tournaments (with 35,500 spectators), the Ludington Area Jaycees Freedom Festival (July 4), the Lakestride Half Marathon in June, and the West Shore Art League's Art Fair. As a result of its many attractions (based on AAA's 2005 TripTik requests), Ludington has multiple golf and disc golf courses, Ludington is the fifth-most-popular tourist city in Michigan, behind Mackinaw City, Traverse City, Muskegon, and Sault Ste. Marie.

Ludington Obituaries

It was disclosed on March 30th, 2019 that Villie Kirkpatrick "Kirk" Webb died in Ludington, Michigan.  Webb was 78 years old and was born in Cincinnati, OH.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Villie Kirkpatrick "Kirk"'s life.

It was disclosed on January 15th, 2019 that Dale Leonard King died in Batesville, Mississippi.  King was 78 years old and was born in Ludington, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dale Leonard's life.

It was disclosed on June 24th, 2018 that Helen D Nelson (Chapman) died in Ludington, Michigan.  Ms. Nelson was 88 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Helen D's life.

It was reported by Kalamazoo Gazette on April 20th, 2018 that Richard Henry "Dick" Smith passed on in Ludington, Michigan.  Smith was 76 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard Henry "Dick"'s life.

It was reported by The Daily Herald on April 13th, 2018 that Peggy Louise Scott passed on in Lake Zurich, Illinois.  Scott was 83 years old and was born in Ludington, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Peggy Louise's life.

It was reported on March 15th, 2018 that Margaret E Ankney (Reece) died in Troy, Ohio.  Ms. Ankney was 96 years old and was born in Ludington, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Margaret E's life.

It was noted on November 5th, 2017 that Stanley Jr Dr Seuferer passed away in Ludington, Michigan.  Seuferer was 63 years old and was born in Des Moines, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Stanley Jr Dr's life.

It was noted by Kalamazoo Gazette on August 20th, 2017 that Lloyd O Jr "Bud" Kraft perished in Ludington, Michigan.  Kraft was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lloyd O Jr "Bud"'s life.

It was disclosed on May 15th, 2017 that Kenneth J Essler passed away in Ludington, Michigan.  Essler was 86 years old and was born in Padua, MN.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kenneth J's life.

It was revealed by Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on May 7th, 2017 that Gustaf O "Gus" Carlson passed away in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Carlson was 89 years old and was born in Ludington, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gustaf O "Gus"'s life.

History

A memorial and large iron cross mark the location. A team of the same name currently plays "old time base ball" in historical reenactments of the original version of the game. The area boom in the late 1800s was due to these sawmills and also the discovery of salt deposits. Currently only one carferry, the SS Badger 'Badger', makes regular trips across the lake from Ludington, one of only two lake-crossing car ferries on Lake Michigan. By the mid-1950s, Ludington had become the largest car ferry port in the world.

The official website for the city of Ludington is http://www.ludington.mi.us/.