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Dorothy Mae Manley, 98, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026. Dorothy was born on September 9, 1928 in Fountain, the daughter of Charles “Bill” and Ada (Goff) Williams and attended Fountain schools before graduating from Scottville High School with the class of 1947. Because there was no bus service in those days, Dorothy lived with Carl and…
Wayne Basil Wheeler, 97, known by many locally as “Papa Wayne,” died Saturday, October 10, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1929, the youngest of 11 children born to Leonard Wheeler and Ethel Zoe Stringham. Wayne grew up with little, learning early the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance. He left high school to help support himself and…
Darwin Richard Wahr, 75, of Free Soil, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Free Soil. He was born on November 13, 1950 in Manistee, and was the son of the late Richard and Lorraine (Moser) Wahr. He was a graduate of Onekama High School with the class of 1969. Darwin married Cindy Lou Thompson on May 21, 2001…
Malene Joyce LeVee, 82, of Ludington, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026, at home. She was born June 20, 1944 in Los Angeles. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Malene spent most of her life loving and caring for others. Most of her adult life was spent running a daycare in her home spreading her love to all of…
Winnie Anna Barnett, 93, of Amber Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Winnie was born on January 22, 1933, at home, the daughter of the late Andrew and Winnie (Lincoln) Dains. She was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School. On May 2, 1953, she married Wayne Barnett. Winnie was an avid bowler. She was part of many…
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