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Sean Y. Barr
Sean Y. Barr
EMPIRE - Sean Yul Barr, age 63, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born on July 18, 1961, in Manistee, Michigan, to James and Muriel Barr, Sean graduated from Owendale- Gagetown High School in 1979. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Phyllis Louise Nelson Takayama
Phyllis Louise Nelson Takayama
Phyllis Louise Nelson Takayama completed her earthly journey on November 10, 2024, at age 101. She was born October 5, 1923, in DeKalb, Illinois, the oldest of five children of Floyd Benjamin Nelson and Gladys Gustava (Wallin) Nelson. She grew up on a large farm where the farmhouse was built around a two-story log cabin, dated 1835. A memorable high school experience was playing the cello for two years in the Illinois All State Orchestra, which was conducted by Dr. Joseph Maddy of Interlochen. She won the DeKalb County scholarship to the University of Illinois by examinations in English, Language and Literature, and Physics (her subject of choice). 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Ruth Richards Lovingood
Ruth Richards Lovingood
Ruth RIchards Lovingood, age 92, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Ruth was born in New York City on October 6, 1932 to Mary and Edwin Richards. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Janice F. Morton
Janice F. Morton
NORTHPORT- Janice Faith Morton, 88, of Northport passed away on November 7, 2024, at MediLodge of Leelanau. Janice was born on June 29, 1936, the daughter of Walter and Alice (Pangborn) Fowler. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Ka-Gagi-Jingwak Shomin
Ka-Gagi-Jingwak Shomin
1990 ~ 2024 TRAVERSE CITY – Ka-Gagi-Jingwak Shomin, 33, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Traverse City. Ka-Gagi was born December 1, 1990 in Traverse City the son of James Raphael and Judy Shomin. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Thomas Patrick Witkowski
Thomas Patrick Witkowski
Thomas Patrick Witkowski, 84, lifelong resident of Cedar, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Munson Medical Center. Per Tom’s wishes no services will be held. His family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Andrew Eric Robson
Andrew Eric Robson
Andrew Robson passed away after a long illness in Northport, Michigan on October 28, 2024. Andy was born in London, England, on November 21, 1946, to Eric and Norah (Brown) Robson. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Ione Edahl Robson
Ione Edahl Robson
Ione Robson passed away after a long illness in Northport, Michigan on October 18, 2024. Ione was born on December 20, 1944 in Mt. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
By Tim Skubick
Slicing and dicing election results
The historic election of last week has been sliced and diced in so many ways that there is hardly anything new to digest but here’s an angle that is often ignored. Our behavior in elections gives us a rare opportunity to learn something about ourselves individually and collectively and here in Michigan there were a wealth of “reveals” about our human behavior and conduct. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Make America healthy
Make America healthy
To the editor: I just read an article from the Wall Street Journal authored by RFKJr., 9/5/24. Headlined “Make America Healthy Again.” He illuminates the chronic disease crisis (CDC), gripping the USA. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Kudos to election workers
Kudos to election workers
To the editor: After working in Centerville Township precinct during both our primary and general elections this year, I wanted to commend our County and Township officials during a challenging year. No voting system is perfect, no technology is perfect, and thankfully there are several layers of checks and balances. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
Veterans reflect on service
Veterans reflect on service
Most Americans — about 94% of us, in fact — do not know what it’s like to be a veteran. It’s also an experience that many veterans themselves seldom ponder. 11/13/2024 05:42 PM
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