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Karen Cameron

LAKE ORION — Karen Cameron, aged 60, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 in Lake Orion, Michigan after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on January 17 1963 in Detroit, to William and Jeanne Laajala. At a very young age, Karen moved with her family to Escanaba, ...

Lucille Marie (LaFave) Hoffman

POTOMAC, Md. — Lucille Marie (LaFave) Hoffman, age 102, passed away in her sleep on January 13, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Potomac, Md. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Escanaba and lived a full and happy life with her husband of 70 years, Stanley R. Hoffman. They raised three children and lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia, South Carolina and Maryland. Lu was a devout member of her church and she enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, socializing, playing cards and especially traveling. In retirement, she and Stan had many travel adventures in interesting places in the U.S. and abroad. ...

William ‘Bill’ F. Lantagne

PERRONVILLE — William “Bill” F. Lantagne, age 77, of Perronville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2023 at Christian Park Village. Bill was born on January 3, 1947 in Escanaba, the son of William and Violet (Bouchard) Lantagne. Bill graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. He served for many years until his honorable discharge. He also worked at Mead Paper Mill for many years until his retirement. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. In his later years, he enjoyed just being in nature and feeding the animals. He ...

Marcia L. Couturier

KIPLING — Marcia L. Couturier, age 81, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Her loving husband, Timothy Couturier is listed among the surviving family. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Couturier family.

Betty L. Young

ESCANABA — Betty L. Young, age 77, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at OSF- St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Joyce Picard

ESCANABA — Joyce Picard, age 93, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.