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Obituary: Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

Obituary: Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, of Ludington Joyce Eva (Collins) Hannes, 81, passed away unexpectedly March 3, 2024, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. Joyce was born February 28, 1943, to Russell and Marian (Harwood) Collins on their family farm. She married Donald Hannes on April 23, 1966, in Ludington. Joyce joined Donald as he moved to various duty stations…

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Recent death: Susan June Smith, 84, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

  Susan June Smith, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A Mass from the Order of Christian Funerals will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church of Ludington, with Rev. Wayne B. Wheeler, Jr. presiding. Family will greet friends starting at 1 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Oak Grove…

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Recent death: Mary Ann (Bradshaw) Cogle, 84, of Ludington

March 4, 2024

  Mary Ann (Bradshaw) Cogle, 84, of Ludington, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington at 1 p.m. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please considering a memorial contribution to Cornerstone Children’s Ministry. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024

March 2, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 2, 2024 By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Steven Paul Beebe, 58; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer, and fourth offense habitual offender; arrested Feb. 5 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Feb. 27; probable cause hearing: Feb. 28; bail: $5,000 personal recognizance. -Kash…

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Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil

March 2, 2024

Obituary: Lonnie ‘Lon’ Conroy, 75, of Free Soil We have lost a very precious treasure. Lonnie “Lon” V. Conroy, 75, of Free Soil, passed away in Traverse City with his family at his bedside on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Lon was born in Shelby on May 26, 1948 to the late Vaughn and Thelma (Smith) Conroy. He entered the U.S.…

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