Gary Ludington Obituary
We bid farewell to Gary Ludington of Hamilton, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 26, 2025 at the age of 83. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Doris Coder Ludington and Clifford Ludington; his stepfather Jack Wareham; his grandparents, Blanche, Fred Coder, U. A. and Ethel Ludington; his uncle James Vincent; his brother Charlie; and his siblings-in-law, Gerald Duerksen and Marilyn Mulkins.
He is survived by: his wife Jane Ludington of Hamilton, IL; his former wife Sharon Ludington of Atlantic, IA; his children, Brenda Zellmer (Alan) of Atlantic, IA, Gerald Wray Ludington of Atlantic, IA and Rebecca Stahr (Rob Hansen) of Atlantic, IA; his stepchildren, Leonard Huff of Hamilton, IL, Kerry LeMaster (Jim) of Keokuk, IA, Marcy Wycklendt of Burlington, IA and Amy Gronewald of Nauvoo, IL; his grandchildren, Michelle Larson (Sean) of Urbandale, IA, Cristin Kreifels (Brian) of Adel, IA, Danelle Skartvedt (Jim) of Azle, TX, Ethan Zellmer (Hillary) of Atlantic, IA, Felicia Nelsen (Dakota) of Walnut, IA, Gage Zellmer (Maddi) of Atlantic, IA, Allison Stahr of Moorhead, MN, Natalie Mammay (Jay) of Covington, LA and Seth Stahr of Atlantic, IA; his sisters, Janice Duerksen of Groesbeck, TX, Verna Mickelson (Mike) of Centerville, GA, Pamela Nold (Mike) of Easton, MO, Larissa Heinrich (Doug) of Stillwell, KS and Janelle Wolfe (Phillip) of St. Joseph, MO; his brothers-in-law, Gene Mulkins of Clarinda, IA, Russell Pankey of Charlotte, NC, Melvin Pankey (Sue) of San Antonio, TX, Gene Pankey (Mary) of Burlington, IA and LeRoy Pankey (Sue) of Bonaparte, IA; and also, Scottie Ramirez of Hamilton, IL, Marc Jenkins (Bobbie) of Cordova, IL, Tony Wycklendt of Cedarburg, WI and Marshall Huff of Hamilton, IL. He is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, their families, and many friends.
