ESCANABA — Fred J. Hedberg of Escanaba, Michigan, age 89, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility of Powers, Mich. The memorial service for Fred will be celebrated by Pastor Jay Gilchrist at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, at the Ford River Community Chapel, 3103 ...

GLADSTONE — Beth Ann Hietala, 63, of Gladstone, left this world on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at home. Beth was born in Waukegan, Ill. to Toivo and Joanie Hietala on August 6, 1960. The family moved to Crystal Falls when she was a teenager, where she later graduated high school. She has ...

BARK RIVER — Donna Joyce Erickson, 88, of Bark River, passed away at home on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Among survivors are her husband, Leonard. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Ford River Community ...

ESCANABA — Fred J. Hedberg of Escanaba, age 89, passed away on December 31, 2023, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility of Powers, Mich. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

ESCANABA — Major Henry J. “Chip” Cipolla, 85, of Escanaba, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 2, 2024 at his home. Among survivors are his wife, Mary Kay. Services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Burial will take place in Holy Cross ...

GLADSTONE — Mary Jane Martin, 92, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 5 from 11 a.m. until noon at St. Anne’s Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A ...