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Obituaries

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 ...

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 job ...

Ruth McNamee

GWINN, MI – Ruth Ann McNamee, a woman whose life was a rhythmic blend of service, music, and family, has gone to be with the Lord and reunited with her Husband of 48 years, Patrick McNamee. A Life of Rhythm and Harmony Ruth was perhaps best known to her community as the heartbeat of the ...

Jimmie Chase

ESCANABA — Jimmie Chase of Escanaba, MI, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at his home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Harriet Hider

BARK RIVER — Harriet Katherine Hider, 94, of Bark River, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River. Among survivors include her son, Gary Hider of Ford River. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral ...