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Obituary: Shirley Butcher, 96, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Shirley Jean Butcher, 96, of Ludington, formerly of Montague, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Shirley was born on January 20, 1928, the daughter of the late Walter and Fanny (Smith) Gregersen. She was a graduate of Whitehall High School. On July 3, 1972, she married George Butcher. Together they shared over 50 memorable years together. For over 25…

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People’s Church to present Celebrations around the World concert

December 2, 2024

LUDINGTON — People’s Church, 115 W. Loomis, will present “Longest Night Solstice and Midwinter Celebrations around the World Concert” at 3 p.m., Saturday December 14.  Composer, guitarist, and singer Jim Scott will bring a multimedia program of music, words, and pictures of many faiths and cultures. In this time of the shortest days and long dark nights, the human family…

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Obituary: Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington

December 2, 2024

Robert “Bob” Roland Jones, 79, of Ludington, formerly of Sault Ste. Maire, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Bob was born on July 28, 1945, the son of the late William and Bertha (Laundry) Jones. In 1963, he graduated from Soo High School. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Coast Guard, attending boot camp in Cape May,…

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Obituary: Muriel Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee

December 2, 2024

Muriel Irma Mitchell, 87, of Scottville, formerly of Manistee passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Muriel was born on February 03, 1937, to Roy and Irma (Pepper) McLellan of Manistee. She retired from West Shore Hospital in Manistee after 30-plus years of service. Muriel married Richard James Mitchell in 1953 and had five children. Muriel loved visits with family…

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Recent death: Valerie Gale (Irwin) Stapleton, 65, of Scottville

December 2, 2024

Valerie Gale (Irwin) Stapleton, 65, of Scottville, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths.…

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