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Obituaries

Gary Joseph Lambert

ESCANABA - Gary Joseph Lambert, 72, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1953 in Escanaba, son to Robert J. and Bernice B. (Derouin) Lambert. Gary was raised in Escanaba and attended Escanaba Schools. At the age of 16, Gary ...

Thomas C. Gafner

ESCANABA - Thomas C. Gafner, age 90, of Escanaba passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Sunnyview Assisted Living in Gladstone Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Bette Joy DeRoeck

GLADSTONE - Bette Joy DeRoeck, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Services will be held at Memorial United Methodist Church on Friday, March 27 at 4:00 PM with visitation to precede service from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A meal will follow the service in the church hall. The Skradski ...

Gary Francis Tryan

MADISON, Wis. - Gary Francis Tryan, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2026, at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by the deep love and comfort of his family. Gary was born on June 10, 1967, in Escanaba, Michigan, to Gary and Gail Tryan. He found joy in life’s simple ...

Robby A. Erickson

GLADSTONE - Robby A. Erickson, age 63, of Gladstone passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026 at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Robby was born August 28, 1962 in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Bernard and Sally (Gagnon) Erickson. He graduated from Gladstone High School in ...

Bette Joy DeRoeck

GLADSTONE - Bette Joy DeRoeck, age 98, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Gladstone, Michigan to William and Edythe Heslip. A lifelong resident of Gladstone, she attended Gladstone Area Schools graduating in 1945. Bette attended The Business ...