Obits

Obituary: Henry Lewis VerSluys, 88, of Branch

March 12, 2025

Henry Lewis VerSluys, 88, of Branch, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, after a few years of chronic illness and heart disease. Hank was born on March 29, 1936, in Pipestone County, Minnesota, the Son of Gerrit and Julia (Lofthus) VerSluys.  Hank was a proud military man, and a man of faith.  He was a member of the VFW, and…

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Obituary: Pamela Louise Zygutis, 62, of Fountain

March 10, 2025

Pamela Louise Zygutis, 62, of Muskegon and Fountain passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  Pam was born on January 17, 1963 in Muskegon, the daughter of Walter and Frances (VanOrman) Zygutis and graduated from Muskegon High School with the class of 1981. Pam worked all over west Michigan from Muskegon to Traverse City in marketing and sales.  She was a member…

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Obituary: Fred Nyland Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford

March 6, 2025

Fred Nylan Dettmer, 83, of Ludington, formerly of Rockford, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Fred, lovingly known as Ny, was born in Detroit, on October 17, 1941, the son of the late Fred H. and Norma Jean (Scott) Dettmer. He was a 1959 graduate of Ferndale High School. He later went on to attend Michigan State University, Wayne…

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Obituary: Leonard Feldberg, 76, of Tallman and Ludington

March 5, 2025

Leonard J. Feldberg, 76, was born in Chicago, on Friday, July 13, 1948. He was the fifth of five sons born to Sally (Zatz) and Sam Feldberg. Early on Lenny exhibited an insatiable curiosity, creative ability and mechanical aptitude. The Boys and Girls Club of Chicago provided opportunities for pottery, woodworking, music and photography. After graduating VonStueben High School, he…

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Obituary: Mary Bowne, 82, of Ludington

March 3, 2025

Mary Bowne of Ludington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She will be greatly missed by her children, Shawn Bowne, Traci Beckman, Chris (Holly) Bowne, Jeff (Candice) Bowne; her grandchildren, Ashleigh (Matthew) Pelto, Joshua (Dani) Bowne, Skylar (Alex) Detwiler; great-grandchildren, Logan Bowne, Kylie Bowne, Henry Pelto; her siblings, Bill Hinds, Tim (Jeannie) Hinds, Ann (Barry) Schihl, Mike (Dana)…

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