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Obituaries

Jean Lois Noskey

Jean Lois Noskey, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 25, 2025, in Manistique, Michigan, with her devoted husband of 71 years by her side. Jean was born in Gladstone, Michigan, where she was confirmed at First Lutheran Church. She graduated from Gladstone High School, ...

Nancy Marie McIlyar

Nancy Marie McIlyar, age 93, of Newark, passed away on September 26, 2025 while holding the hands of her children and listening to one of her favorite and fitting hymns — “I’ll Fly Away.” Her family is at peace knowing that Nancy knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior and is now with Him ...

Ralph “Jimmy” Bazinet Jr.

Ralph "Jimmy" Bazinet, Jr. of Gladstone, Michigan, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Helping Hands Adult Foster Care, Escanaba, MI, under the care of UP Health Hospice. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and ...

Mathew Mattson

Mathew Mattson, age 97, of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 2, 2025, at his home in Mayville. A Funeral Service for Mathew will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville with Rev. Fr. Zachary Galante ...

Jeffrey Kane Wiltzius

ESCANABA — Jeffrey Kane Wiltzius, age 37, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 1, 2025. Jeff was born February 22, 1988 in Escanaba, MI, the son of Bernard and Sandra (Kane) Wiltzius. He attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools and furthered his education at ...

Sheree Ann Annear

Sheree Ann Annear, age 69, of Escanaba passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her home in Escanaba. She was born September 6, 1956 in Escanaba and was the daughter of Jack and Delores “Sis” (Sparapani) Annear. Sheree graduated from Escanaba High School in 1974 and then moved to Houston, ...