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Obituary: Sylvia Maki, 81, of Scottville. 

December 28, 2020

Obituary: Sylvia Maki, 81, of Scottville.  Sylvia A. Maki, 81, of Scottville went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born August 3, 1939 in Newberry, to Henry and Trinnie (McAlpine) Maki. Sylvia attended Pratt Elementary School in Newberry, a one room schoolhouse, and later graduated from Sault Area High School. She married Richard…

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James Emms III, 69, of Pentwater.

December 28, 2020

James Emms III, 69, of Pentwater. James E. Emms III, 69, of Pentwater, passed away with his family by his side on December 23, 2020.  His heavenly father called his name to be by his side after a significant stroke. Jim was born in Ludington on April 5, 1951 to James II and Loraine Emms. Jim was raised in Traverse…

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Obituary: Rick Templar, 82, of Scottville.

December 26, 2020

Obituary: Rick Templar, 82, of Scottville. Rick Templar, 82, a long-time resident of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Vista Springs Riverside Gardens in Grand Rapids with his wife Sharon by his side. Rick was born November 25, 1938 in Big Rapids. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1956, and attended Ferris State College graduating…

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Obituary: Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington

December 23, 2020

Obituary: Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington Lavonne P. Garrett, 84, of Ludington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, with her daughters at her side. She was born July 11, 1936 to Walter and Edna (Glidden) Chadwick. Lavonne graduated from Ludington High School in 1954.  After having three children, Lavonne went back to school and received her bachelor’s…

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Obituary: John Stewart, 80, Branch. 

December 23, 2020

Obituary: John Stewart, 80, Branch.  John Tilford Stewart, Jr. of Branch, Lake County, formerly of Ludington, Lansing, and Owosso and Beaver Dam, Ky., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2020, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 80 years old. Surviving John are his wife, Roxy and son Austin (Charlie Dill). Also surviving are his loving stepchildren…

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