ESCANABA — Henry "Happy Hank" Hoier, age 82, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2026, with his loving family by his side. A military service is scheduled for June 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Escanaba Township Cemetery in Flat Rock. Friends may join on June 20, ...

GLADSTONE — Alma Jean ("Jean") Jondrow, age 99½, of Gladstone, Michigan, passed away peacefully while in the care of Transitions Assisted Living with her dear friends Denise Dufek and Julie Aschbacher at her side on December 6, 2025. Born on July 4, 1926, in Billings, Montana, Jean was the ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Janet Clare Reiffers, 67, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the care of the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Among survivors include her siblings, Jim (Margaret) Reiffers, Mary Kay Reiffers, Lisa Gilbert, Gerald (Rhonda) Reiffers, and Paul ...

ESCANABA — James Harold “Jim” Schwartz, 86, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Escanaba. Born on May 28, 1940, in Wells, Michigan, Jim was the son of Clarence and Olive (Eagle) Schwartz. He grew up in Wells, where he learned the value of hard work at an ...

COOKS — Dale Edwin Carley, age 92, of Cooks, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 27, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1932, in Cooks Mi, the son of Fred and Opal (Rivers) Carley. Dale attended school in Soo Hill and later graduated in Escanaba Mi. Following graduation, he ...

ESCANABA — Richard C. Bugay Sr., 83, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 6, 2026. Among survivors include his children, Cheri (Matt) Johnson, Rich (Lori) Bugay Jr., and Ron (Angela) Bugay. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 16th from 10:30 a.m. until the time ...