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Dale James Villeneuve

ESCANABA — Dale James Villeneuve, age 82, of Escanaba passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, doing what he loved to do, hunting while in South Dakota. Dale was born May 24,1942, in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Ernest and Birdie (Provo) Villeneuve. Dale attended Holy Name Catholic School, graduating in 1961. On July 8, 1961, Dale was united in marriage to Sharon Rose and together they raised their family in Escanaba. Dale was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where he volunteered his time to pasty making every year for the St. Thomas Annual Pasty Sale. He ...

Fred Stage

RAPID RIVER — Fred Stage died at the age of 80 after a life filled with family, teaching, and time spent outdoors. Born in Gulliver, Mich., to Susie (née Prater) and Francis “Ted” Stage, Fred grew up with his siblings Charles, Patricia, Ted, Susan, and Teri. Fred married his ...

George William Hankinson

RAPID RIVER — George William Hankinson, age 80, of Rapid River, Mich. passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home in Rapid River. Visitation and funeral services are being planned for Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Gladstone. A complete obituary will be forthcoming and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Home.

Frank James Lundberg

ENSIGN — Frank James Lundberg, 88, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born September 11, 1936 to Margaret Mae (Lunzman) and John Alexander Lundberg. He grew up on the Ensign Township family farm. He had attended the Rapid River School district. Later he ...

Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Ann (Ruska) St. Pierre

ESCANABA — Dorothy “Dottie” Ann (Ruska) St. Pierre, 91, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, of natural causes at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Dorothy was born on May 5, 1933 in Chatham, Mich., daughter of Oscar and Evelyn (Tweedale) Ruska. Dottie worked hard on her ...

Betty (Bootsy) Brunette-Cihak

Betty (Bootsy) Brunette-Cihak. Born April 12, 1963. Bootsy was survived by her partner of 10 years, John Rewolinski, and her only son Nicholas Randall. Bootsy had a long fight with cancer, but sadly lost the battle on October 25, 2024. Bootsy was preceded in death by her grandparents and her parents and one sister. She is survived by her siblings: Peter (Patricia) Brunette, Charmaine Cameron, Roxanne (Glenn) Locker, Tina (Greg) Garski, Larry (Jeanne) Brunette, Stella (Gordon) Wight, and Diane Brunette; granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Autumn, along with many nieces and nephews. ...