ESCANABA — Virginia “Cookie” L. Howard, 79, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 22, 2024 . Virginia was born on October 11, 1945, in Danforth, Mich., the daughter of Leonard and Geraldine Gardiner. She was soon dubbed “Cookie” by her family, and that ...

ESCANABA — Willard M. Carne, Sr., age 92, of Escanaba passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, December 27 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Delta County veterans services will be conducted at ...

ESCANABA — Thomas H. Grant, age 66, of Escanaba passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at U.P. Health Systems- Marquette. He was born on March 7, 1958 in Erie, Penn. and was the son of Leslie W. and Ruth Marion (Fisher) Grant. Tom moved to Escanaba with his family in 1972 and graduated from ...

BATTLE CREEK — Walter L. “Luke” Fleury, 62, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away suddenly of natural causes on December 16, 2024. Born on March 1, 1962, in Escanaba, Luke was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who left a legacy of love, laughter, and ...

GLADSTONE — Nina L. Swanson, 86, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River. Nina was born on January 10, 1938, in Gladstone, the daughter of Fredrick and Violet (Olson) Malnar. She was raised in Gladstone and graduated ...

ESCANABA — James G. “Jim” Robitaille, 63, of Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 17, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay surrounded by family and close friends. He was born on June 10, 1961 in Escanaba, son of Gerald E. and Beverly A. (Benoit) Robitaille. Jim ...