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Obituary: Joseph Astrauskas, 92, Pentwater.

October 5, 2018

Obituary: Joseph Astrauskas, 92, Pentwater. Joseph L. Astrauskas, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Joseph was born on April 9, 1926 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Valeria Astrauskas. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army in Saipan. Following his service, he married Nellie…

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Almost 400 attend funeral of construction worker killed in Manistee County.

October 1, 2018

Almost 400 attend funeral of construction worker killed in Manistee County. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Nearly 400 people attended the funeral of Andre Glen Alvesteffer Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. The 20-year-old Weare Township man was killed by a motorist on Sept. 25, 2018 while working in a construction zone along US 31 in the Village of Bear Lake…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 28, 2018

September 28, 2018

Recent births, reported Sept. 28, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Abisai Israel Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia Jr. of Rothbury, was born September 26, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 28 2018

September 28, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 28 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Thomas Allen Gilbert, 70, of Whitehall, formerly of Walkerville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018. Jerry J. Patterson, 77, of Ferry Township, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Andre Glen Alvesteffer, 20, of Pentwater passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Mears woman charged in connection to US 10 crash.

September 26, 2018

Mears woman charged in connection to US 10 crash. LUDINGTON — A 77-year-old Mears woman faces a misdemeanor of “moving violation causing serious impairment” stemming from a crash last May in which a Ludington motorcyclist was seriously injured. Carol Ann Wilson, of 5215 W. Fox Rd., was arraigned Monday, Sept. 24, in 79th District Court, according to court records. The…

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