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Obituaries

Ronald J. Niergarth

GLADSTONE — Ronald J. Niergarth, of Gladstone, passed peacefully on April 22, 2024, after a year long battle with cancer. He was born on September 25, 1950 to J.E. and Barbara Niergarth. He grew up on the family farm in Evart and graduated from Evart High School. He enjoyed playing baseball, ...

Jeannette Botwright

BARK RIVER — Jeannette Botwright, age 76, of Bark River passed away peacefully Sunday morning, April 21, 2024 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay after a short illness. Jeannette was born on October 12, 1947 in Escanaba, Mich. to William E and Catherine M (Couillard) Savageau. After ...

Francis ‘Frank’ Steven Mineau

GLADSTONE — Francis “Frank” Steven Mineau, 83, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Frank was born January 1, 1941 in Escanaba, the son of Wilfred and Adelaide (McIntyre) Mineau. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from ...

Linda Lou Buckland

IRON MOUNTAIN — Linda Lou Buckland, 70, of Iron Mountain, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Linda was born on January 26, 1954, in Escanaba, daughter of the late John Sr. and Joyce (Snowaert) Closs. She graduated from Gladstone High School in ...

James ‘Jim’ Alfred LaVallee

GARDEN — James “Jim” Alfred LaVallee, 85, of Garden Mich., died peacefully on April 21, 2024, at home with his loving wife Shirley LaVallee by his side. Jim was a friend to all and made them easily over the years. He was born on February 17, 1939, in Garden Mich. He graduated from Cooks ...

Ronald Peippo

ESCANABA — Ronald Peippo, age 88, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at his home in Escanaba. He was born February 19, 1936 in Watson, Mich. and was the son of Theodore and Meimi (Kelloniemi) Peippo. Ron graduated from Gwinn High School in 1954 and then served in the U.S. Army ...