Owen “Ole” Fredrick O’Brien, 80, of Scottville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025. A true original, Owen lived life on his own terms. He loved fishing in all seasons, with a special passion for ice fishing, always striving to be the first guy out on the ice each year. He also enjoyed shooting pool, dancing, and washing it all…
Lou Ann Sellon, 74 of Branch, formerly of Wellston, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born September 12, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Lou was the daughter of Arthur and Ann (Peterson) Sellon. She graduated from Mason County Eastern, Class of 1969. Lou was cheerful and very kindhearted, always trying to help people out if she…
Elizabeth Marie Barnett, 84, of Groveland Township (Holly), died on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1940 in Detroit, the daughter of Anna Marie and Joseph Nemec. Liz met and married Y. Jack Barnett in 1956, who preceded her in death. She was the loving mother of Mark (Lisa) Barnett, Beth (Mark Liley) Barnett and Amy…
Hugh “Hughie” Martin Ruggero, 69, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Hugh was born June 7, 1956, in Detroit, the son of the late Samuel and Sara (Adams) Ruggero. On September 18, 1976, Hugh married Kathy Ann Bolter and they shared over 48 years together. Being a jack-of-all-trades, Hugh wore many different hats.…
On Friday, August 8, 2025, the world lost the most incredible woman, Kara Michelle Smedley. She will be loved and remembered forever as the wild, witty, tough-as-nails person she was. With a love for adventure, a devotion to raising her children well, a passion for riding her Harley in the mountains, and an incredible ability to make the best out…
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