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Obituary: James Tatman, 72, of Fountain.

November 4, 2021

Obituary: James Tatman, 72, of Fountain. James Richard Tatman, 72, of Fountain, passed away on October 28, 2021. James was born on December 25, 1948 in Ludington. As a member of the United States Army, James spent a tour in Vietnam, then he re-enlisted for a tour in Germany. Upon returning home, he was employed as a custodian in the…

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Obituary: Martin ‘Marty’ Harjes, 58, of Branch. 

November 2, 2021

Obituary: Martin ‘Marty’ Harjes, 58, of Branch.  Martin “Marty” William Harjes, 58, of Branch passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.  Marty had a big attitude, a big heart, and had a passion for the family tradition of driving semi-trucks.  Some of his best days were teaming with his dad and driving across the United States.  When not driving, Marty…

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Obituary: Janice Clark, 83, of Ludington.

November 2, 2021

Obituary: Janice Clark, 83, of Ludington. Janice M. Clark, 83, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 27, 1938 in Ludington to Ross and Alma (Witte) Dewyer. Janice married Gerald L. Clark on April 24, 1955 in Ludington. Together they raised three children. Janice was mostly a homemaker,…

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Obituary: Shirley Fleming, 85, of Ludington.

November 2, 2021

Obituary: Shirley Fleming, 85, of Ludington. Shirley Ann Fleming, 85, of Ludington, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. She was born August 26, 1936, in Masontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Marion and Mary (Maple) Bise. Shirley was the youngest child of seven brothers and one sister. She was employed as an accountant for…

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Obituary: Janice Soper, 93, of Ludington.

October 31, 2021

Obituary: Janice Soper, 93, of Ludington. Janice C. Soper, 93, of Ludington passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born June 27, 1928 in Ludington to Homer and Maureen (Rassmussen) Fox. Janice attended from Ypsilanti School for the Deaf and went on to attend Traverse City School for the Deaf. She…

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