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Roger J. Viau

CORNELL — Roger J. Viau, age 79, of Cornell passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home in Cornell. He is survived by his son Wally Viau of Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Brent Swanson

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Brent Swanson, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. His generous final act, he became a tissue donor, giving the gift of hope and healing to others. Brent was born in Escanaba, on December 4, 1988, and raised in Gladstone. He ...

Judy DeShambo Young

BARK RIVER — Judy DeShambo Young, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Cedar Hill Assisted Living facility in Bark River, Michigan where she lived for the past three years. She is survived by two sons, Steve (Sheri Curtice-Young) and Mike (Elizabeth Marzluf), a sister, Peg (Jon Bergerson), sister-in-law Sandy DeShambo, and two grandsons, Corey and Wyatt Young, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Richard (Dick) Young, her parents, two brothers, and sons Chris and Corey. Judy’s love ...

Alta Mae (Porath) Martin

ESCANABA — Alta Mae (Porath) Martin, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Services are tentatively being scheduled for Sunday, November 24 and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Home of Delta County are assisting the Martin family.

Debra L. Wentworth

MANISTIQUE — Debra L. Wentworth, 73, of Manistique passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024. A memorial service will take place at a later date. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes are assisting the Wentworth family. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com

Pearl Marie Gerue

RICE LAKE, Wis. — Pearl Marie Gerue, 96, was born on November 30, 1927 to Richard and Clorvena St. Martin in Escanaba, Michigan. She passed away on October 30, 2024 at Dove Healthcare in Rice Lake, Wisconsin with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. Pearl graduated from Escanaba High ...