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Recent births, published July 8, 2025

July 8, 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.  Evelyn Rose Hill, the daughter of Haleigh and Stephen Hill Jr. of Branch, was born on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Ervin Joseph Del Tour, the son of Nicole Merten and Austin Del Tour of Fremont, was born on Friday,…

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Obituary: Lois Irene Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

July 7, 2025

Lois Irene (Pratt) Haus, 98, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater, passed away on Thursday July 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born March 12, 1927, in Scottville, Lois was the daughter of the late Ward and Hazel (Davis) Pratt. She graduated from Scottville High School, class of 1945, then went on to Central Michigan University where she received her master’s…

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Employment: Fork Lift Drivers

July 6, 2025

Employment: Fork Lift Drivers Indian Summer is hiring first and second shift Fork Lift Drivers for cherry season. First shift starting pay: $16 per hour Second shift starting pay: $17 per hour. Apply in person at Indian Summer 3958 W Chauvez Rd. Ludington. This is a paid posting. Published until July 22, 2025.

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Obituary: John Christian Herremans, 90, of Walkerville

July 5, 2025

John Christian Herremans, 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, with much love and support from his family. John was proceeded in death by his parents, Peter and Rosa (VanAgtmael) Herremans; and beloved son Patrick (Pat) Neil Herremans. John will be deeply missed by his devoted wife…

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Obituary: Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby

July 5, 2025

Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born May 4, 1938, in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Elizabeth (Ziobron) Wierzbicki. Following high school, Monica worked as a comptroller for the railroad. She had various hobbies, including sewing and jigsaw puzzles, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Monica…

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