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Obituary: Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Thurow, 84, of Scottville

March 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Joseph Thurow passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026 at his home in Sebring, Florida surrounded by his family. Bob was born on December 19, 1941 in Scottville to Genevieve (Gerbers) and Ranold Thurow. He graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1960 and went on to Central Michigan University to play football for one year. Bob…

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Obituary: Margaret Anne (Sjoholm) Hayes, 85, of Ludington

March 19, 2026

Margaret Anne (Sjoholm) Hayes, 85, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Margaret was born on August 5, 1940, in Ludington to the late Frans and Anne (Stuart) Sjoholm. She was a 1958 graduate of Ludington High Schol. In 1962, she graduated from Albion College, earning her bachelor’s degree in math and physics. She truly was a woman…

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Obituary: Lyle Harry Griffith,  92, of Custer

March 19, 2026

Lyle Harry Griffith,  92, of Custer passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.  Lyle was born on October 17, 1933 in Tallman, the youngest of nine children born to Harry A. and Mary J. (Warner) Griffith.  On August 16, 1952 he married Fayetta Dawn Cormany at Fountain Methodist Church and they celebrated 71 years by each other’s side until Fayetta preceded him…

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Obituary: Christopher Lloyd Barnes, 52, of Ludington

March 19, 2026

Christopher Lloyd Barnes, 52, of Ludington, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus. He was born September 18, 1973, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Diane (Wagner) Barnes. Chris worked for several years as a certified nursing assistant. In his spare time he was an avid fisherman. Chris also loved rescuing animals, especially cats. Chris is…

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Obituary: Darlene Kay Dodson, 78 of Fountain

March 18, 2026

Darlene Kay Dodson, 78 of Fountain, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, March 15, 2026. Born May 14, 1947, in Ludington, Darlene was the daughter of the late Felix Charles and Eunice May (Genson) Mickevich. She graduated from Mason County Central and went on to attend West Shore Community College where she received her associate degree as a licensed practical…

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