Obits

Obituary: Denise Ruth Burns, 80, of Ludington

July 31, 2025

Denise Ruth Burns, 80, of Ludington, formerly of Manistee, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart.  She was born September 16, 1944, in Manistee, the daughter of Daniel and Dorothy (Tangerstrom) Fairchild. Denise worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years.  In her spare time, Denise enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.  Most of…

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Obituary: Terry Lee Simons, 73, of Ludington

July 30, 2025

Terry Lee Simons, 73, of Ludington, went to his heavenly home with Jesus on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Terry was born on Christmas day, 1951, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to William and Nona (Closson) Simons and raised in Barryton, Michigan with his younger brothers Dale, Rick, Ron, Bruce, Billy, and sister, Tina.  He grew up hunting with his dad and…

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Obituary: Margaret Jane McKee, 64, of Fountain

July 25, 2025

Margaret Jane McKee, 64, of Fountain, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. Maggie was born on March 12, 1961, the daughter of Evie Cress. She attended Battle Creek High School. She was employed as an in-home care giver, in Des Moines, Iowa, for six years. Known as a fruit loop by her family members, she…

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Obituary: William Wilde, 69, of Manistee

July 24, 2025

William “Bill” Wilde, 69, of Manistee, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Bill was born on April 9, 1956, the son of Herschel Wilde, and Suzanne (Stone) Boucher.  He worked with his father in his younger years repairing and doing installations on cranes and hoists and retired in 2017.  He enjoyed fishing and hunting and repairing small engines, and…

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Obituary: Norma Jean Grimes, 83, of Branch

July 24, 2025

Norma Jean Grimes, 83, of Branch, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.  Norma was born on June 27, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana the daughter of Albert J. and Helen (Winkler) Dinelli and graduated high school in Calumet City, Illinois.  On September 2, 1977 she married Theodore Grimes at St. Victor’s Parish in Calumet City and they celebrated 33 years…

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