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Olga Mary DeGrand

ESCANABA — Olga Mary DeGrand, age 97, of Escanaba passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Norlite Nursing Home in Marquette. Olga was born April 7, 1926 in Escanaba, the daughter of Russian immigrants, Nicholas and Mary (Warchena) Chernick. She was raised on a farm and ...

Barbara ‘Barb’ Ann Kleikamp

WILSON — Barbara “Barb” Ann Kleikamp, 74, of Wilson, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. She was born on October 23, 1949 in Escanaba, daughter of the late Felix Sr. and Emily (Makosky) Sacheck. On June 20, 1970 she married Gary Kleikamp at St. George Catholic Church in Bark River. Barb worked as a CENA at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility for over 30 years until her retirement in 2005. She enjoyed her work and looked forward to working with all her coworkers. Barb also greatly enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time ...

Laverne Lillian Koski

ROCK — Laverne Lillian Koski, age 94, of Rock, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Gregg Kendall Johnson

BARK RIVER — Gregg Kendall Johnson, 85, of Bark River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, January 20, 2024 at his home of natural causes. He was born in Escanaba on May 10, 1938, the son of Alvin and Astred (Ahlquist) Johnson. Gregg was raised in Hyde and graduated from Escanaba ...

Janet Emily Roshak

KINGSFORD — Janet Emily Roshak, age 82, formerly of Wells, currently of Kingsford, Mich. passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. EST Thursday, January 25, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Janet Roshak will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. A luncheon will be serviced following the funeral services in the Ludington Room located at the Anderson Funeral Home. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the Rochak family with the ...

Beatrice ‘Bea’ Hornik

HERMANSVILLE — Beatrice “Bea” Hornik, 86, of Hermansville, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, Wis. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, February 2 at 11 a.m. (Central Time) at St. John Neumann Church in Spalding with Rev. Dan Polzer officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.