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Obituary: O’Neil James ‘Jim’ Newkirk, 70, Scottville.

December 10, 2017

Obituary: O’Neil James ‘Jim’ Newkirk, 70, Scottville. O’Neil James “Jim” Newkirk, 70, of Scottville passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017.  Jim was born on October 15, 1947, the oldest child of O’Neil “Boots” and Lyana June (Reinoehl) Newkirk and attended Mason County Central schools, graduating with the Class of 1965. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Central Michigan…

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Obituary: William “Bill” Seeback, 82, Muskegon.

December 5, 2017

Obituary: William “Bill” Seeback, 82, Muskegon. William “Bill” Allen Seeback, 82, of Muskegon passed away on December 2, 2017.  Bill was born on August 20, 1935 in Detroit, the son of William and Grace (Allen) Seeback.  In fourth grade he moved with his family to Scottville where he attended school and graduated from Scottville High School with the class of 1954.  Bill attended…

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Obituary: Marie Struve, 82, Free Soil.

December 4, 2017

Obituary: Marie Struve, 82, Free Soil. Marie Ann Struve, 82, of Free Soil, passed away on November 27, 2017.  Marie was born on March 17, 1935 in Victory Township, the daughter of Bernard and Victoria (Rakoski) Edel.  She was an outgoing woman who spent time quilting, crocheting, knitting, and gardening.  She married Dale Struve in 1954 and was a custodian…

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Obituary: Benjamin James Compeau, 35, Scottville.

December 3, 2017

Obituary: Benjamin James Compeau, 35, Scottville. Benjamin James Compeau, 35, of Scottville, passed away from an automobile accident on December 1, 2017. Ben was born on August 22, 1982, to parents Mark Compeau and Christie (Brye) Vandervest. Ben graduated from Ludington High School in 2001 and received his associate’s degree from West Shore Community College. He also attended Baker College…

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Obituary: Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, Scottville. 

December 1, 2017

Obituary: Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, Scottville.  Frank “Butch” Claveau Jr., 92, of Scottville passed away on November 30, 2017 at his home. Frank Xavier Claveau Jr. was born on July 11, 1925 in Scottville to Frank and Alta (Merritt) Claveau Sr. He grew up in Scottville and graduated from Scottville High School in 1943.  While in school, Butch was very…

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