Obits

Obituary: David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington

September 24, 2024

David Andrew Tuinstra, 72, of Ludington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 19, 2024. David was born in Ludington to parents Lester and Betty (Todd) Tuinstra, on September 18, 1952. David graduated from Ludington High School with the class of 1971. After graduation David moved to Kooskia, Idaho, where he took a job in the sawmills and met Becky McLean…

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Memorial service: Ruth “Ruthie” (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington

September 24, 2024

Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Ludington, 5810 W. Bryant Rd., Pere Marquette Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. See obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral…

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Memorial service: James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington

September 24, 2024

James Burton Anderson, 72, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. A funeral will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Visitation begins at 10 a.m.…

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Obituary: Andrew Wilson, 47, of Traverse City, formerly of Scottville

September 19, 2024

Andrew Gradon Wilson, 47, of Traverse City, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Born on December 8, 1976 in Gary, Indiana, with a brief stay in Kenosha, Wisconsin where he attended Frank and Forest Park Elementary School. Andrew’s journey began in a close-knit family that later moved to Scottville, where he spent his formative years. Affectionately known as Andrew,…

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Obituary: Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer

September 18, 2024

Frederick Marvin Cooper, 74, of Custer, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.  He was born February 4, 1950, in Ludington, the son Jarvis and Lois (Finley) Cooper. Frederick was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Frederick worked for Metalworks, Inc. in Ludington for over 30 years until his retirement in 2008.  He loved his…

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