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Obituaries

Robert ‘Rob’ J. Derouin

BARK RIVER — Robert “Rob” J. Derouin, 54, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at U of M Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on January 5, 1969 in Escanaba, son to Robert Lee Derouin and Sandra Elizabeth (Nelson) Wandahsega. Rob graduated from Escanaba High School, class ...

Susan K. McDonnell

BARK RIVER, Mich. — Susan K. McDonnell, age 67, of Bark River, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home on Monday, October 2, 2023. Sue was born on October 25, 1955 in Grand Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Edward R. And Joan (Herman) LeMaire. She attended and graduated from ...

Allan ‘Butch’ L. Rivard

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Allan “Butch” L. Rivard, age 86, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Escanaba, Mich., passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Ariz. Butch was born January 25, 1937 in Escanaba, the son of Clement and Esther (Gauthier) Rivard. His ...

Gregory J. Lindahl

GLADSTONE — Gregory J. Lindahl, age 65, of Gladstone passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Murray’s Country View in Gladstone. Private services will take place at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Lindahl family.

William ‘Bill’ M. Collins

ESCANABA — William “Bill” M. Collins, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2023 at his home of natural causes. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Michelle M. (Degnan) Howe

KINGSFORD — Michelle M. (Degnan) Howe, 59, of Kingsford, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson following a long-time illness. Among survivors are her daughter, Ashley Brown of Kingsford and mother, Donna Degnan of Escanaba. Visitation will be on ...