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Richard J. Novak

ESCANABA — Richard J. Novak, age 71, of Escanaba passed away Friday,  October 23, 2026 at OSF Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Barbara M. LeClaire

GLADSTONE — Barbara M. LeClaire, age 92, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. A Celebration of Life is tentatively being scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes are assisting the LeClaire family.

James P. Dodson

CARNEY, Mich. — James Patrick Dodson, lovingly known as “Jim Bob,” 38, of Carney, Michigan, passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born October 24, 1987, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Gorman and Joanna (Stewart) Dodson. Jimmy worked as a CNC Machinist at Stewart Manufacturing, Northern ...

William Norman Hall

IRON MOUNTAIN — William Norman Hall, age 80, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Bark River, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of family, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bill was born on July 11, 1946, in Daggett to the late ...

Joseph Rappette

ESCANABA — Joseph "Joey" Jay Rappette, 65, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at his home in Escanaba, MI. A Private Burial will be held at the Rapid River Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held on October 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Cat-man-do's in downtown Escanaba. The family is ...

Cathy Ruth Provo

ESCANABA — Cathy Ruth Provo, age 82 of Escanaba, passed away October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 30, 1943, in Escanaba, MI was the daughter of John and Anna Swed. Attended school in Escanaba. Cathy married Ronald Provo on August 5, 1961. They were married ...