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Obituary: Wayne Everett Forrester, 91, of Custer

August 17, 2026

June 3, 1935 to August 10, 2026 On the morning of Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, with family by his bedside, our beloved Wayne Everett Forrester passed peacefully into his eternal home in heaven. He lived an extraordinary life and reflected Christ to everyone he met. His quick wit, positive attitude, and willingness to help anyone in need will forever be…

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Obituary: Raymond Dale Bates, 72, of Ludington

August 17, 2026

Raymond Dale Bates, 72, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026,in Scottville. He was born Jan. 26, 1954, in Ludington, the son of Raymond andWauneta (McDonald) Bates. Raymond worked for over 25 years at Metal Works in Ludington until his retirement in 2003. In his spare time he was a passionate gardener who loved being outdoors, collecting coins and…

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Obituary: Patricia Ann Gulleff, 94, of Scottville

August 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Gulleff at the age of 94. The first of seven children born to Russell and Ruby (Bush) Blucker, Patricia was born in Ludington, where she was a lifelong resident until moving to Scottville in 1969. On September 9, 1960, Patricia married the love of her life, Albert…

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Obituary: Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Saucedo, 79, of Ludington

August 10, 2026

Ignacio “Nacho” Saucedo passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday August 6, 2026. Nacho was born in San Antonio, Texas on Oct. 13, 1946, the son of Jose and Seferina Saucedo. He attended John F. Kennedy High School. Nacho, seventh of 12 sons, grew up following crops with his family…from weeding fields in Missouri to harvesting beets in Indiana to…

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Obituary: Kenneth Charles Kunkel Jr., 43 of Free Soil, formerly of Scottville

August 6, 2026

Kenneth Charles Kunkel Jr., 43 of Free Soil, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Saturday August 1, 2026. Kenneth, lovingly known as Bud, was born on Oct. 29, 1982, in Ludington, the son of Kenneth C. Kunkel Sr. and Marci (Shoup) Maiville. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 2001 and attended two years of college. On Oct.…

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