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Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington.

February 2, 2021

Obituary: Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington. Arie (Arco) Vree, 77, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Saturday January 30, 2021. Arie was born October 23rd 1943 in Weesp, The Netherlands to Albert and Minnie Vree. Arie graduated from Western Michigan University.  He taught foreign language for Hemlock Public Schools for 25 years before…

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Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights. 

February 2, 2021

Obituary: James Parrinello, 38, of Sterling Heights.  James Michael Parrinello, 38, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. He was born May 7, 1982, the son of James and Michele Parrinello, of Scottville. James was a 2000 graduate of Mason County Central and a United States Navy veteran, Golden Gloves Boxing champion, and a dedicated artist who enjoyed helping others.…

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Obituary: Barbara LaDere, 55, of Ludington.

January 31, 2021

Obituary: Barbara LaDere, 55, of Ludington. Barbara “Barb” “Barbie” Jean LaDere, 55, of Ludington, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids.  She was born December 14, 1965, in Reed City, the daughter of Daniel and Charlotte (Hegerty) Spencer.  On February 23, 2006, Barb married Robert “Bob” LaDere.  They…

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Memorial service notice: Robert Clarke, 64, of Ludington.

January 30, 2021

Memorial service notice: Robert Clarke, 64, of Ludington. Robert  A. Clarke, 64, of Ludington, died on January 22, 2021.  A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from noon to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Sea Grant through Michigan State University: https://www.michiganseagrant.org/about/donate/    

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Obituary: Carl Kronlein, 81, of Ludington.

January 28, 2021

Obituary: Carl Kronlein, 81, of Ludington. Carl A. Kronlein, 81, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was born March 8, 1939 in Ludington to Albert and Clara (Johnson) Kronlein. Carl graduated from Ludington High School in 1957. He worked for C&O Railroad before being drafted into the…

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