Funeral Homes in Ludington, MI

Facts about Ludington, Michigan

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

It was noted 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 express your sorrow and honor Richard Henry "Dick"'s life.

It was noted by The Daily Herald on April 13th, 2018 that Peggy Louise Scott passed away 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 revealed on March 15th, 2018 that Margaret E Ankney (Reece) passed on in Troy, Ohio.  Ms. Ankney was 96 years old and was born in Ludington, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margaret E's life.

It was written 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 share your condolences 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 revealed on May 15th, 2017 that Kenneth J Essler passed on 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 written by Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on May 7th, 2017 that Gustaf O "Gus" Carlson died in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Carlson was 89 years old and was born in Ludington, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gustaf O "Gus"'s life.

It was disclosed on March 2nd, 2017 that Dorothe Mae Brebner died in Ludington, Michigan.  Brebner was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Dorothe Mae's life.

It was disclosed by Kalamazoo Gazette on December 15th, 2016 that Byron W Newell passed away in Ludington, Michigan.  Newell was 96 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Byron W's life.

History

It is the county seat of Mason County, Michigan County .

In 1675, Jacques Marquette, French people missionary and explorer, died and was laid to rest here. In July 1847 he brought his family to live there as well and began a small community known as Pere Marquette village. Restored in 1976 by the Mason County Historical Society, the structure stands today as a part of White Pine Village, a museum consisting of several restored and replica Mason County buildings (see external links). During the late 1910s and early 1920s, Ludington was the home of the Ludington Mariners minor league baseball team. Two years later they built a two-story wood-framed house on their farm.

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