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Memorial Service: Stanley Schroeder, 83, of Ludington

July 11, 2024

Stanley Brian Schroeder, 83, of Ludington, died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at noon at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Trout Unlimited, Samaritan Purse, or Salvation Army. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral…

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Probable drowning victim identified

July 10, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim who passed away from a probable drowning at the Ludington State Park Tuesday. Mark Scholes, 44, of Oskaloosa, Iowa was pronounced dead at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was transported to the hospital. According to Mason County Sheriff…

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Radio controlled Summer Fun Fly is July 27

July 10, 2024

PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Twisted Sticks Radio Controlled (RC) Club will hold its fourth Summer Fun Fly event Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hull Field, 5960 W. Chauvez Road, west of the Mason County Campground. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, July 28, same times. The free event…

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Death Notice: Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington

July 10, 2024

Maribeth Jane Nettleman, 79, of Bradenton Fla. and Ludington, passed away on April 6, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of…

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Obituary: Peter Paul Mazurek, 70

July 10, 2024

Peter Paul Mazurek, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024.  Pete was born on November 10, 1953, in Ludington, the son of Felix and Maxine (Renwick) Monchunski. He was adopted by his parents, Samuel and Carolyn (Monchunski) Mazurek in 1956. Pete attended St. Mary’s School and Mason County Central Schools and completed his education at…

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