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Florence Irene Bessonen

ESCANABA — Florence Irene Bessonen, age 87, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was defined by an unwavering dedication to family, faith, education, and community ...

David Anthony Christensen

ESCANABA — David Anthony Christensen, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home away from home in Escanaba, Michigan, on August 12, 2026. David was born on December 29, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jack and Doris (Dagenais) Christensen. He was a proud member of the United States Army ...

Donald E. Walechka

GOURLEY, Twp. — Donald E. Walechka, age 89, of Gourley Twp., died on August 13, 2026 at Bellin-Emplify Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Don was born on March 2, 1937 in Gourley Twp. to the late Emil and Emma (Janofski) Walechka. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Powers-Spalding High School in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in May of 1959 and served four years while being stationed at Keesler Airforce Base in Biloxi, Miss. After his discharge in May of 1963, he returned home, but lived and worked for one year in Menominee, MI. at the old Menominee Box and Lumber ...

Lawrence Spaulding

GLADSTONE — Lawrence Spaulding, age 78, of Gladstone passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Lawrence was born June 1, 1948 in Powers, Michigan, the son of Edward and Leona (Rushford) Spaulding. He was united in marriage to Shirley Burnard on ...

Sandra L. Sundquist

ESCANABA — Sandra L. Sundquist, age 78, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Florence Irene Bessonen

ESCANABA — Florence Irene Bessonen, age 87, of Escanaba passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.