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Obituary: Steven “Okie” Eschels, 59, Homestead, Florida, formerly of Scottville.

June 4, 2016
Obituary: Steven “Okie” Eschels, 59, Homestead, Florida, formerly of Scottville.

Steven (Okie) Eschels, 59, of Homestead, Florida passed away suddenly on Friday, May 27, 2016.  He was born on November 16, 1956 in Ludington, the son of Arno and Shirley Eschels. Okie was an avid Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Lions fan and he enjoyed making bets with his family on pretty much any sporting event.  He was a skilled…

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Obituary: Marvyn Kelsey, 80, Scottville.

June 2, 2016

Marvyn Douglas Kelsey, 80, of Scottville passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 with his family by his side at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids.  Marv, also known as “Honky the Clown” to many throughout the area, was born on July 3, 1935 in Bell Gardens, California, the son of Dr. Max G. and Alice M. (Bowman) Kelsey,…

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Obituary: Norma Bifulco, 88, Ludington.

May 27, 2016

Norma Jean Bifulco, 88, of Ludington was carried by angels to be with Jesus Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Oakview Medical Care Facility. Norma was born on January 8, 1928 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Maurice and Edyth (Hall) Sutton. She married Charles J. Bifulco on July 3, 1948 in Grand Rapids, MI. Norma is survived by her…

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Obituary: Duane Baker, 80, Fountain.

May 24, 2016
Obituary: Duane Baker, 80, Fountain.

Duane J. Baker age 80, of Fountain peacefully passed away on Monday, May 23, at Tendercare of Ludington. Duane was born on September 14, 1935 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Jack and Irene (Laine) Baker. Duane attended Berlin High School and graduated with the class of 1955. He married Marilyn J. Bekkering on March 26, 1955 in Grand…

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Obituary: Carolyn J. Brennan, 81, Riverton Township.

May 22, 2016
Obituary: Carolyn J. Brennan, 81, Riverton Township.

Carolyn Janet Brennan, 81, of Riverton Township passed away on May 19, 2016 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Ludington, the daughter of the late John and Esther (Nelson) Kiefer.  She was a 1952 graduate of Ludington High School.  She married Donald James Brennan on April 18, 1953 at Saint Simon Catholic Church in…

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