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Obituary: Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington

August 20, 2025

Donald L. Burns, 82, of Ludington, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at MediLodge of Ludington.  He was born February 26, 1943, in Coopersville, the son of Edward and Dorothy (Ferguson) Burns. Don worked for many years as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 498.  In his spare time Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and NASCAR. Don is…

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Obituary: Owen ‘Ole’ Fredrick O’Brien, 80, of Scottville

August 19, 2025

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…

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Obituary: Lou Ann Sellon, 74, of Branch

August 18, 2025

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…

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Obituary: Elizabeth Marie Barnett, 84, of Holly

August 18, 2025

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…

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Obituary: Hugh Ruggero, 69, of Ludington

August 15, 2025

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.…

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