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Obituaries

Mary Porath

ESCANABA — Mary Porath, 72, of Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include her two children, Amanda “Amy” Porath of Escanaba and Andrew “Andy” Porath of Gladstone. Private services will be held at Salem Lutheran ...

Richard ‘Rick’ H. Wilson

OREGON, Ill. — Wilfred “Bill” A Murray, 81, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at AdventHealth Deland Hospital, Deland FL. Bill was born on February 6, 1944 to Ernest and Luella Murray in Powers-Spalding, Mich. He graduated from Powers-Spalding High School class of 1962. He attended ...

Brian P. Bingham

ESCANABA — Brian P. Bingham, 59, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 27, 1965 in Escanaba, son to Jesse L. and Ruth E. “Pat” (Baldwin) Bingham. Brian was raised in Wells and graduated ...

Robert (Rob) E. Schmeling II

MARQUETTE — Robert (Rob) E. Schmeling II, 76 went to his eternal rest after a brave battle with lung cancer. Rob was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, brother, and friend. Rob was “Mr. Fix-It” to perfection and generous with his time and talents, often identifying projects ...

Susan Ostanek

ESCANABA — Susan Ostanek, 71, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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. 

Richard Allen Norby

ESCANABA — Richard Allen Norby, 78, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at D.J. Jacobetti Michigan Veterans Home in Marquette, after a long illness. His loving wife Faye (Pakarinen) Norby is listed among the surviving family. A full obituary will be ...