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Obituary: Marlene Monton, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater

February 12, 2024

Obituary: Marlene Monton, 87, of Ludington, formerly of Pentwater Marlene J. Monton, 87, of Ludington, formerly of The Villages of Florida, and Pentwater, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Oakview Medical Care Facility in Ludington. Marlene was the eldest of five children born to John and Nellie Jorissen.  She married the love of her life Charles Monton, enjoying…

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Obituary: Barbara June Ellis, 68, of Hart

February 2, 2024

Obituary: Barbara June Ellis, 68, of Hart Barbara June Ellis, 68, of Hart, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, after a very short fight against cancer. She was born June 23, 1955, to the late Beech and Ruth (McDonald) Ellis. Barb graduated from Hart High School with the class of 1973. She then went on to attended the University of…

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Obituary: Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart

February 2, 2024

Obituary: Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart Clarence Huizenga Jr., 93, of Hart, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. He was born November 28, 1930, in Roseland, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Jacoba Huizenga, the oldest of nine children. Clare served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a proud veteran.…

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William A. “Bill” Cookenmaster, 92, of Pentwater

February 2, 2024

William A. “Bill” Cookenmaster, 92, of Pentwater William A. “Bill” Cookenmaster passed away peacefully, at home, on January 28, 2024.  He was born June 14, 1931, to Vivian (Stovel) and Thurber Cookenmaster, in Caro. After graduating from Caro High School, he joined the U. S. Navy in 1951.  After serving for four years, he entered Western Michigan University, graduating with…

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Obituary: Dr. Basilio Montiague Ledesma, 83, of Pentwater

January 30, 2024

Obituary: Dr. Basilio Montiague Ledesma, 83, of Pentwater Basilio Montiague Ledesma, M.D., 83, of Pentwater, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Basilio was born December 19, 1940, in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines, the son of Jose and Asuncion (Montiague) Ledesma, one year before the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.  He was the fourth of nine children and…

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