ESCANABA — William “Bill” C. Brower, 87, Escanaba, most recently Gladstone, passed away on Saturday January 18, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital with his loving family by side. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Allo Coolman Funeral Home.

ESCANABA — Ruth Kay (Krieg) Johnson of Escanaba, 87, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at OSF Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marquette, Michigan on March 27, 1937, to Charles and Edith (Liljeberg) Krieg. Her family was very important to her, and Ruth ensured ...

RAPID RIVER — Robert Graham Meiers, Jr., affectionately known as Bob, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. Born and raised in Owosso, Mich., Bob was a beloved husband, father, and friend, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His family and friends will forever ...

BARK RIVER — Ernest R. Broeders, 94, of Bark River, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1930 in Foster City, Mich., son of Gerard Antonias and Gertrude (Tausher) Broeders. Ernest enlisted into the US Army in June of 1951. While enlisted, he ...

WELLS — Judy K. Djerf, 71, of Wells, passed away early Friday morning, January 17, 2025 in the presence of family and friends. Survivors include her children, Cory Nelson, Craig Nelson, and Anna Kositzke. A visitation will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Crawford Funeral ...

BARK RIVER — Joseph “Buckshot” Potvin died peacefully on January 16, with his wife, Rose, and children, Marcel, Jenelle, and Lynette by his side. As he drifted away, the sounds of Marcel’s fiddle playing could be heard down the halls of St. Vincent’s Hospital. The Potvin family is ...