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Reader says Lederer stands out for prosecutor

July 15, 2024

Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Mason County Press, its staff or its parent company. For more information, please refer to MCP’s Letter to the Editor Policy. Dear Editor, A longtime visitor, recent…

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Obituary: Cheryl Darlene Lopatka, 76, of Ludington

July 15, 2024

Cheryl Darlene Lopatka, 76, of Ludington, formerly of Wheaton, Ill., passed away on Monday July 1, 2024. Cheryl was born on February 25, 1948, in Chicago to Clarence M. and Marjorie E. (Stokes) Griswold. She graduated from West Leyden High School in 1966. On April 8, 1978, Cheryl married the love of her life, Don L. Lopatka. Professionally, Cheryl dedicated…

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Recent death: Thomas Dodson, Jr., 56, of Branch

July 15, 2024

Thomas Ray Dodson Jr., 56, of Branch, died on Monday, July 15, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 19, 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 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths.…

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Helen Francis (Gorzynski) VanLoon, 94,

July 15, 2024

  Helen Francis (Gorzynski) VanLoon, 94, of Ludington, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts…

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Memorial service notice: Dennis Houk

July 15, 2024

Dennis Franklin Houk, 79, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Kinney Rd., Riverton Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Read Dennis’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.

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