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Obituary: Gordon Wertz, 83, Jenison, formerly of Scottville. 

August 17, 2020

Obituary: Gordon Wertz, 83, Jenison, formerly of Scottville.  Gordon Wertz, 83, of Jenison, formerly of Scottville, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was born to Robert and Carrie Wertz on March 28, 1937. He married Phyllis (Schott) on November 30, 1963, and she survives.   Also surviving are children, Patsi Wertz and Roy Wertz and granddaughter, Amanda Wertz, all…

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Obituary: Pearl Lessard, 81, of Fountain.

August 15, 2020

Obituary: Pearl Lessard, 81, of Fountain. Pearl Marie Lessard, 81, of Fountain, passed away peacefully at home Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born February 21, 1939 to Ross and Ethel (Lowell) Baker in Clio. Pearl graduated from Kalkaska High School in 1957.  Pearl had many jobs but she enjoyed her time at the Village Haus as a housekeeper and…

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Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington.

August 14, 2020

Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…

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Obituary: Larry Thompson, 69, Scottville.

August 13, 2020

Obituary: Larry Thompson, 69, Scottville. NOTE: Updated service announcement. Larry Walter Thompson aged 69 of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  Larry was born on August 13, 1950 in Ludington, the son of Doyle and Maxine (Gensen) Thompson. He graduated from Mason County Central High School with the class of 1968.  On October 6, 1988 he married Susan…

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Obituary: Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons

August 10, 2020

Obituary: Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons Marcella (Phyllis) Knysz, 97, of Irons passed away on August 5, 2020 at Medilodge of Ludington.  Phyllis was born January 10, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of John and Magdeline  (Alisauskis) Gronskis and was very proud of her Lithuanian heritage. After graduating from an all- girl’s school, Phyllis joined the United States Navy…

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