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Obituaries

Michael Alan Symons

ESCANABA — Michael Alan Symons, 64, of Escanaba, formerly of Saginaw area, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Murray’s Country View in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Symons family. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit ...

Mrs. Marian Grace Durman Parks

OWOSSO — Mrs. Marian Grace Durman Parks, 96, peacefully departed this life on April 13, 2025. Born on November 11, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan, Marian was the eldest daughter of Dr. Donald C. and Mrs. Nora Mills Durman. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and went on to attend Albion ...

George Potvin

SCHAFFER — Veteran and Patriot George Potvin, 79, of Schaffer, (Ten Mile Creek area), passed away on December 8, 2024 at St. Vincents Hospital in Green Bay. George was a widely known and respected blacksmith and artist of numerous other artistic disciplines, including bladesmithing. His ...

Wes Nygaard

ESCANABA — Wes Nygaard, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Among survivors are his husband, Peter LeBay of Escanaba and his mother, Fay F. Nygaard of Escanaba. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 26 at New Life ...

Gerald Michael ‘Mike’ Kanerva

ROCK, Mich. — Gerald Michael “Mike” Kanerva, age 84, of Rock passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Rock. His loving wife Virgie Kanerva is listed among the surviving family. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 26 from noon until ...

Margaret Esther Kobasic

BARK RIVER — Margaret Esther Kobasic of Bark River, Michigan, age 81, passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.