Obits

Obituary: Janet Dipple, 83, of Ludington.

November 8, 2021

Obituary: Janet Dipple, 83, of Ludington. Janet Elizabeth Dipple, 83, of Ludington, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington.  She was born April 12, 1938, in Ludington, the daughter of Lawrence and Dawn (Bashaw) Jensen. Janet worked at Old Kent Bank for many years, and more importantly, helped run their family farm.  Janet enjoyed traveling…

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Obituary: Dennis Knudsen, 74, of Scottville. 

November 5, 2021

Obituary: Dennis Knudsen, 74, of Scottville.  Dennis “Denny” Lee Knudsen, 74, of Scottville passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1947 in Hart to Ralph and Dolly (Witte) Knudsen. Denny graduated from Mason County Central High School in 1965. He married Denise Lynn on June 10, 1967. Together they…

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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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