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Obituary: Jose Juan Arenas, 55, of Ludington

August 6, 2025

Jose Juan “Pepe” Arenas, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, after a very recent liver cancer diagnosis. Born on March 18, 1970 in Valle Hermoso, Mexico, Pepe was the youngest of four children born to Rosaura Urrutia Gonzalez and J. Felix Arenas Puente. Not once after his diagnosis did Jose fear or question God; he was only…

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Recent births, published Aug. 6, 2025

August 6, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Bryer Lee Marciniak, the son of Madison and Troy Marciniak Jr., was born on Monday, August 4, 2025. Olivia June Stevenson, the daughter of Melissa and Jon Stevenson of Hart, was born on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Hudson Ray…

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Obituary: Steve Culler, 77, of Bullhead, Az., formerly of Mears

August 6, 2025

Steve Andrew Culler, 77, of Bullhead Az., previously of Mears, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 after battling prostate cancer. He was born on November 24, 1947. Steve is survived by his daughter Chaunnee Gilbert of Fruitport; grandson, Jarred Gilbert of Wyoming, Mich.; granddaughter, Morgan (Derek) Huffman and great- grandsons Bradenton and Branson Huffman, all of Fruitport; sister, Nancy…

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Employment: K-5 Elementary STEM Teacher

August 6, 2025

Employment: K-5 Elementary STEM Teacher This is a paid posting. Published until Aug. 13, 2025.

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Celebration of life scheduled for Al Burmeister

August 6, 2025

Celebration of Life for Al Burmeister A celebration of life will be held for Al Burmeister on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. at his home on the family farm, 5426 S. 64th Ave., New Era. Alan Walter Burmeister of New Era died on Feb. 13, 2025 at the age of 61. ______________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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