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Todd Kutzera

UNIONTOWN, Ohio — Todd Joseph Kutzera, age 54, of Uniontown, passed away at home on May 12, 2026. Born on December 25, 1971, Todd will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his work, and the many lives he touched throughout his life. Todd is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Jessica; daughter, Morgan; and sons, Zachary and Brody; grandmother, Lucille Emerick; sisters, Debbie Kutzera (Dennis) and Belinda Zack (Mike); brother, Jeff Kutzera (Nancy); brother-in-law, Tom Letkiewicz (Kelsey); sister-in-law, Jodi Letkiewicz (Tori) as well as numerous nieces and nephews and ...

Bill Hebert

NAHMA — Memorial service for Bill Hebert, Nahma, who passed away on Feb 6, 2026 will be at Moss Lake Cemetery on Saturday May 23rd at 3:00 p.m. A meal and fellowship at the Isabella Community Hall in will follow.

Jimmie Chase

Jimmie Lee Chase, 88, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home in Harbor Tower on May 11, 2026, in Escanaba, Michigan. He was born on November 14, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in the Escanaba area. Jimmie dedicated many years of service to the City of Escanaba as a ...

Elaine Demeuse

Elaine A. Demeuse, age 103 of Perkins, Michigan passed away peacefully April 30, 2026 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida surrounded by her family. Family will receive friends on Monday May 18th from 11am - 1pm at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Elaine’s life will follow at 2 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Elaine will be laid to rest in the Perkins Cemetery. Elaine’s faith, compassion and gentle strength will live on through her daughter, ...

Patrick Rudden

GLADSTONE — Patrick “Pat” Emette Rudden, 75, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on October 23, 1950, in Escanaba, Michigan, Pat was the son of Patrick and Theresa (Viau) Rudden. He graduated from Escanaba High School in 1969 and continued his ...

Donald Gardner

RAPID RIVER — Donald Albert Gardner, age 91, of Rapid River, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at his home. Donald was born April 20, 1935, in Wells, MI and was the son of Alphonse and Marie (Thomas) Gardner. At age 17 he moved to Flint, MI where he was a working machine. His day ...