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Obituary: Keith Koegler, 86, of Ludington.

August 6, 2021

Obituary: Keith Koegler, 86, of Ludington. Keith Arnold Koegler, 86, of Ludington passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born March 29, 1935 in Ludington to Arnold and Elaine (Jafke) Koegler. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1953. Shortly after high school Keith enlisted in the U.S.…

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Obituary: Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, of Ludington.

August 4, 2021

Obituary: Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, of Ludington. Margaret Estelle “Peg” Parrott, 97, was born November 19, 1923 to Rev. Herbert Irving and Bessie Emeline (Fowler) Parrott in Springfield, Ill. and died July 30, 2021 in Kalamazoo. She moved to Ludington in 1924 when her father was called to join the Presbyterian and Congregational churches into one church, the Community…

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Obituary: Lois Riffle, 78, of Fountain.

August 2, 2021

Obituary: Lois Riffle, 78, of Fountain. Lois Ann Riffle (Bates), 78, of Fountain, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lois was born March 22, 1943 at Paulina Stearns Hospital in Ludington, the daughter of Kenneth Frederick and June Hope (Christensen) Bates. She grew up in Mason County and attended school at…

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Obituary: Stanley Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil.

August 2, 2021

Obituary: Stanley Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil. Stanley B. Gajeski, 74, of Free Soil passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born November 28, 1946 in Manistee to George and Celia (Rybicki) Gajeski. Stan graduated from Free Soil High School in 1965. He went on to serve his country…

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Obituary: Fay Laguire, 67, of Ludington.

July 30, 2021

Obituary: Fay Laguire, 67, of Ludington. Fay Dean Laguire, 67, of Ludington passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.  Fay was born on July 26, 1954, to Bernard and Marjorie Laguire in Manistee.  He graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1972. Afterwards, he went on to Ferris State College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business. …

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