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Daniel A. Mullin

TROY, Ill. — Daniel A. Mullin, 50, of Troy, Ill., passed away on March 16, 2025 in Maryville, Ill. He was born on October 16, 1974 in Escanaba to Virginia (Vicki) and Michael (Daniel) Mullin. Daniel graduated from Escanaba High School in 1993 and joined the United States Air Force that same ...

Harold J. DeGrave

WILSON — Harold J. DeGrave, 85, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025 at the Bishop Noa Home. Among survivors are his wife, Geraldine; and sons, Ken and Chris. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, March 27th at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Rev. Darryl Pepin officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Sara Modlin

ESCANABA — Sara Modlin, 45, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2025. Born on November 25, 1979, Sara was a vibrant and cherished member of her family and community. Sara was a graduate of Escanaba High School and Michigan State University. She will be deeply missed by her beloved sons, James and Matthew Ellis, who were the light of her life. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Omer, and her brother, Doug Modlin, as well as many other family members and friends who will remember her fondly. Sara’s kind spirit and warm smile will be remembered by all who had ...

Donald Matthew Spodeck

ESCANABA — Donald Matthew Spodeck, 89 passed away March 15, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1935 on the second floor of a house on Detroit’s east side. doctor got there just as Don came into the world. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Hogan and his four children Paul/Molly Spodeck, Jean ...

Daniel ‘Bud’ G. Norden

PERKINS — Daniel ‘Bud’ G. Norden, 98, of Perkins, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. Bud was born on April 20, 1926 in Rapid River, the son of Raymond and Ruby (Young) Norden. After graduating high school, Bud moved to Detroit and worked ...

Andra L. (Swee) Sullivan

MARQUETTE — Andra L. (Swee) Sullivan, 64, of Marquette, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1961 in Rhinelander, Wis. to Justin and Sally Swee. Andra was raised in Gladstone and attended Northern Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in ...