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Obituary: Jay Sherman, 64, of Ludington

July 14, 2023

Obituary: Jay Sherman, 64, of Ludington Jay Arthur Sherman, 64, of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born August 30, 1958 to Lux and Norma (Genter) Sherman of Ludington.  He was the loving husband of Denise (Swathwood) Sherman; devoted dad to Courtney Sherman, Justin Sherman, Meghann (Sherman) Austin, and son-in-law Tyson Austin; adoring…

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Obituary: Charles Shafer, 64, of Ludington

July 12, 2023

Obituary: Charles Shafer, 64, of Ludington Charles Thomas “Chuck” Shafer, 64, of Ludington passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.  Chuck was born on March 25, 1959 in Ludington, the son of Thomas George and Patricia Catherine (Koets) Shafer and graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1978.  Following graduation, Chuck proudly served his country with…

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Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch

July 12, 2023

Obituary: Donnie Francis, 47, of Branch Donnie Dean Francis, 47, of Branch, died on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.  Donnie was born on July 26, 1975 in Baxter, Tenn., the daughter of Alex and Linda (Rodgers) Francis, moved with her family to Mason County in 1987 and graduated from Mason County Eastern High School with the…

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Celebration of Life: Theodore (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington

July 11, 2023

Celebration of Life: Theodore (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington Theodor E. (Ted) Winkel, 78, of Ludington passed away on April 7, 2023. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mason County Picnic Area, 6501 W. Chauvez Rd, Pere Marquette Township. Ted requested that any memorials be directed to Our Savior Lutheran…

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Obituary: Donna Rathburn, 93, of Ludington

July 11, 2023

Obituary: Donna Rathburn, 93, of Ludington Donna May Rathburn, 93, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Donna was born on October 22, 1929 in Grawn, the daughter of Kenneth W. and Dimple May (Pahl) Rathburn.  She grew up on the family farm south of Custer and graduated from Custer High School with the…

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