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Obituary: Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington 

January 6, 2020

Obituary: Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington  Richard Lee Knudsen, 78, of Ludington passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born January 3, 1941 in Ludington to Eigil and Doris (Nelson) Knudsen. Richard graduated from Mason County Central High School. Richard was a master carpenter working for West Shore Builders and Major Produce until his retirement.…

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Obituary: Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington

January 6, 2020

Obituary: Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington Robert Chandler Olmstead, 94, of Ludington passed away on Friday Dec. 20, 2019. Robert was born Oct. 1, 1925 to Clay Sr. and Ada (Smith) Olmstead. He graduated from Ludington High School in June 1944, and immediately enlisted in the US Army to serve in World War II. He was sent to Germany,…

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Sunny skies expected Monday.

January 5, 2020

Sunny skies expected Monday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area continues to be under a lakeshore flood advisory until 1 p.m. Monday. Beach erosion and lakeshore flooding is expected. Cloudy tonight with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Low temperature of 28 degrees. Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Sunny. High 35; low 31 Precipitation: 10% day; 10% evening. Wind:…

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Obituary: Thelma J. Matiash, 86, of Scottville

January 5, 2020

Obituary: Thelma J. Matiash, 86, of Scottville Thelma J. Matiash, 86, of Scottville passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Thelma was born on September 4, 1933 in Richmond, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Stella (Cosby) Parke and was one of 10 children.  After earning her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University, Thelma moved north to teach home economics…

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Obituary: Athanasios ‘Tom’ Papadakos, 89, of Ludington.

January 4, 2020

Obituary: Athanasios ‘Tom’ Papadakos, 89, of Ludington. Athanasios “Tom” Papadakos, 89, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, with his family by his side. Tom was born on November 19, 1930 in Stefania, Lakonia, Greece, the son of Panagiotis and Stavroula Papadakos.  He grew up with five siblings, Toula (Stanley) Lekkas, Anthony (Athena), Steve (Maria), George, and Chris…

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