ESCANABA — Mary Ann Derouin, 93, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Emmons Assisted Living in Bark River. Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14, at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba from noon to 2 p.m. Services honoring Mary will begin at 2 p.m. with Bishop Rayford Ray officiating. A full obituary is forthcoming and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.
AMES, Iowa — Marvin James Jacques, 69, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Ames, Iowa. Marvin was born August 11, 1955 in Escanaba, the son of Ernest and Viola Jacques. He served in the U.S. Navy until he was medically discharged and worked at Executive Express. Marvin was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was awarded his 7 year pin on July 6th. A great man and good friend, father, brother and grandfather was taken too soon. Marvin especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Viola Jacques; brothers, Robert ...
GLADSTONE — Dan R. Jensen, 61, of Gladstone passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the UP Health System in Marquette following a long struggle with cancer. Dan was born November 22, 1963 in Escanaba, the son of Robert and Ellen (Roueche) Jensen. Dan started his working life early ...
ESCANABA — Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ella “Elly” Jean Van Effen, 90, of Escanaba, was called to Heaven on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home with her family by her side. She was born on October 27, 1934 in Escanaba, daughter of the late Myron and Virginia (Kincaide) DeVet. On November 6, 1954 she married the late Kenneth “Ken” Van Effen in Fayette, Mich. She is survived by her, four children: Myron “Mike” (Mary) Van Effen, Tim (Cindy) Van Effen, Brennan (Teresa) Van Effen and Sheila Van Effen, grandchildren: Matt (Sarah) Van Effen, Mark Van Effen, ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Roger “Dodge” Long, age 43 of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. Dodge was born January 14, 1981 in Escanaba, the son of Vickey Storch. He grew up outdoors. He enjoyed everything from fishing to hunting, ...
GLADSTONE — Jerry Alan Norman Sr, 66, of Gladstone passed away unexpectedly at home on November 26, 2024. Jerry was born on May 31, 1958 in Escanaba, the son of Marvin and Alice (Oathoudt) Norman. Jerry graduated from Rapid River High School in 1976 and in 1977 joined the Navy. The Navy ...
