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Daniel Vito Astrowski

1929 - 2026

Daniel Vito Astrowski obituary, 1929-2026, Ludington, MI

BORN

1929

DIED

2026

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Grace Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3060 W. US Highway 10

Ludington, Michigan

Daniel Astrowski Obituary

Daniel Vito Astrowski, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Daniel was born on March 14, 1929, in Chicago, the son of the late Jospeh and Lillian Astrowski. He attended Kelly High School in Chicago. Daniel married Doris "Dori" Shafer on June 25, 1954, at the Scottville United Methodist Church.

Daniel worked at C&O Railway for 20 years and worked for the City of Ludington for 28 years.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his children, Brenda Trehaggen of Grand Rapids, Suzette Baedke of Detroit, Daniel Astrowski of Texas, Kandi Batts of Oklahoma City, and Kina Astrowski of Texas; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Astrauskas and Larry Astrauskas; and sister, Marcella Hegland.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Astrowski; sisters-in-law, Millie Astrauskas and Kay Astrauskas.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at noon at Calvary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 11am at the church.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Ludington Daily News from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2026.

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Rose Dougherty (Astrauskas)

January 28, 2026

I will miss Uncle Danny, we had some good times at his house when we were kids! He had such a great personality. Rest in peace dear Uncle!

Carol Solander Barnes

January 27, 2026

My deepest empathy for the loss of your loved one. I grew up with Brenda and visited their home often.

Brenda Gretzinger

January 26, 2026

I knew Dan when he and Dori attended Trinity church in Ludington! I also loved coming to their home to share preschool music with their daycare kids as well! Such a fun and gracious man who loved the Lord and spread much joy throughout his life!! We´ll see UP THERE DAN AND DORI!!

Sincerely, Brenda Gretzinger

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

220 N. Jebavy Rd., Ludington, MI 49431

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28

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

220 N. Jebavy Rd., Ludington, MI 49431

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3060 W. US Highway 10, Ludington, MI 49431

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