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Obituary: David Near, 75, of Shelby

January 2, 2023

Obituary: David Near, 75, of Shelby David Earl Near, 75, of Shelby, loving husband, father, grandpa and brother, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 20, 1947 in Shelby, the son of Donald and Evelyn (Sally) Near (Ferre). Dave graduated from Shelby High School in 1965 and then went on to…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 2, 2023

January 2, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 2, 2023 David Earl Near, 75, of Shelby, died on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Helen Marie Locke, 82, of Baldwin, died on Friday, December 30, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com.  Maximina Gaytan, 72, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to…

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Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31

December 29, 2022

Two teens arrested for firing handgun from vehicle on US 31 The 911 caller was a military veteran who recognized the sound of gunfire and followed the vehicle until a deputy arrived. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Two teens — one of whom is a juvenile — were apprehended by Mason County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, Dec. 28, shortly after 5…

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Obituary: Debra Rosewell, 70, of Hart

December 29, 2022

Obituary: Debra Rosewell, 70, of Hart Debra Ann Roswell, 70, of Hart, passed away suddenly, December 24, 2022. She was born September 20, 1952, to Charles and Betty Snook. Debra enjoyed spending time with the people that mattered most to her, although she was stubborn, her sense of humor made up for it. Debra had a fond love for dogs,…

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Obituary: Marion Sanford, 92, of Shelby

December 29, 2022

Obituary: Marion Sanford, 92, of Shelby Marion Louise Sanford (Popp), 92, died on December 22, 2022.  Marion was the fourth of seven children born to Rueben and Josephine Popp in Lake Leelanau. Marion’s mother passed away in 1940 leaving her husband to care for seven children.  Like so many families did during the Depression, Marion and her siblings were sent…

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