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Laura Gardner-Bernard

GLADSTONE — The family of Laura Gardner-Bernard is hosting a celebration of life on Friday, September 4, 2026 at All Saints Church in Gladstone, Michigan. They will be gathering to share some of their favorite memories, our stories, to laugh, to cry, and to remember a very special person who ...

Patrick S. LaMaide

HERMANSVILLE — Patrick S. LaMaide, age 79 of Hermansville passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes are assisting the LaMaide family.

James M. Martin

RAPID RIVER — James (Jim) Mark Martin, 72, of Rapid River, formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 14, 1954, in Iron Mountain to the late William and Alice Martin. Jim found joy in the beauty of ...

Lorrie A. Lazear

ESCANABA — Lorrie A. Lazear, age 63, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 31, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Lorrie was born on October 24, 1962 in Wooster, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Carol (Troxel) Bagley. Lorrie moved around ...

Sandra Lee Sundquist

ESCANABA — Sandra Lee Sundquist, “Sam,” age 79, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elgin, IL. She was born January 3, 1947, in Escanaba, MI, and was the daughter of Howard and Martha (Randall) Micheau. Sam graduated from Rapid River High ...

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 ...