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Eugene R. Hansen

ROCK — Eugene R. Hansen, age 83, of Rock passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 30, 2024. Eugene was born October 5, 1940 in Lathrop, Michigan, the son of Berthal and Janey (Tappenen) Hansen. He graduated from the Rock High School in 1959. He served his country proudly in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. On May 27, 1967 he was united in marriage to Arlene Micheau. Eugene worked as a meat cutter with SuperOne Foods and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Eugene is survived by his wife, Arlene; his sons, James (Tammy Charles) Hansen, Jeff (Dawna Hensley) ...

Kaymary Rettig (Young)

GRAND RAPIDS — Kaymary Rettig (Young), age 80, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. Kaymary was born on April 19, 1944, in St. Johns to the late Chalmer and Katherine (Hileman) Young. She was also preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Carole Young. Kaymary was ...

Michael Thomas Kitter

POWERS — Michael Thomas Kitter, 52, of Powers, Mich., passed away the afternoon of Thursday, August 29, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 20, 1972, in West Branch, Mich., son of Norman Leonard and Sally Irene (Cash) Kitter, Michael had a burning curiosity and ...

Donna Jo Ben

GWINN — Donna Jo Benz, age 59, of Gwinn, Mich. passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home in Gwinn. A Celebration of Life Service in honor of Donna will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family to assist with funeral expenses. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Benz family with arrangements.

Donna Jean Sirtola

ROCK — Donna Jean Sirtola, age 88, of Rock passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home in Rock. She was born August 8, 1936 in Detroit, Mich. and was the daughter of George and Edna (Game) Joslyn. The former Donna Jean Joslyn married Arnold R. “Arnie” Sirtola on December 31, 1956, ...

Michael Thomas Kitter

POWERS — Michael Thomas Kitter, 52, of Powers, Mich., passed away the afternoon of Thursday, August 29, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer. Michael is survived by his mother, Sally. Visitation will take place at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 1236 Old U.S. 2 & 41, Bark River, MI 49807, on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 1 to 3 p.m. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Kitter family.