Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington

Brian Franklin Mackinder, 39, of Ludington, Formerly of Cadillac, passed away on October 2, 2022. Brian was born on April 19, 1983, the son of Terry Mackinder and Diana Granger Vanbalen. He graduated from Lake City High School in 2001 and earned his Associates Degree from Baker College of Cadillac. Brian enlisted in the United States Air Force during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was stationed at Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Brian had a creative mind and enjoyed wood burning and drawing. He could often be found outdoors, spending time with nature, whether hiking and exploring in the woods or kayaking down the river. Most of all, he loved to make people happy. Brian's greatest...

William D. Wahr, age 69, of Ludington, passed away on October 4, 2020 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Bill was born on August 15, 1951 to Phyllis Englebrecht and William Wahr. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1970 then attended WSCC. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Debra K. Schneider on June 24, 1972. He started his work career at Sander's Meats of Custer where he learned meat cutting. Bill worked for several companies as a meat cutter manager, then store manager. During this time, he put his skills to work processing deer. While living in Manistee, he became well known for his venison sausage and salami. After moving from Manistee to the Cadillac...