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Obituary: Dorothy Arlene Talsma, 94, of Scottville

July 23, 2026

Dorothy Arlene Talsma (née Schulz), 94, of Scottville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, surrounded by love and family, with her pastor sharing God’s word affirming her lifelong faith in her Savior’s victory over death. She was born on September 8, 1931, in Custer, to Emil Carl and Helena (Schultz) Schulz. Dorothy was born and raised in western…

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Recent birth, published July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

The following births have been reported: Henley Rose Spencer, the daughter of Megan and Hunter Spencer of Fountain, was born on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Recent births, published July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026

The following births have been reported: Kennedy AnDyke, the daughter of Kimberly and Matthew AnDyke of Ludington, was born on Friday, July 17, 2026. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2026 births List of 2025 births   __________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Obituary: Maryfrances Bane Phillippi, 82, of Ludington

July 22, 2026

Maryfrances Bane Phillippi had a simple way of talking about the end of life—she would simply say that one day she’d go “poof.” On Monday, July 6, 2026, she did—peacefully in her sleep, after a remarkable life spent healing others, creating beautiful things, nurturing those she loved, and finding wonder in the natural world. Born on Nov. 22, 1943, in…

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Obituary: Leslie Point-Sanders, 63, of Scottville

July 22, 2026

It is with unimaginable sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Leslie Point-Sanders, the best mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. On Monday, July 13, Leslie’s brain aneurysm burst, just 17 hours before her life-saving surgery. She fought fiercely with incredible strength until taking her final breath at the stroke of midnight, marking the beginning of Thursday, July 16,…

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