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Obituaries

Randy Julian Bruntjens

HOMEWOOD, Ill. — Randy Julian Bruntjens, 48, of Homewood, passed away on March 24, 2025 following a lifelong struggle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Randy is survived by his wife Lauren Bruntjens (nee Shover) and their son Ethan. Randy was born on March 7, 1977, in Escanaba. He was the oldest ...

Donald ‘Coop’ Cooper

HUDSON, Fla. — Donald “Coop” Cooper of Hudson, Florida, passed away on April 3 at the age of 76 after a two-year struggle with cancer. He was born on September 4, 1948, in Milwaukee, the firstborn child of Wayne and Letah Cooper. He grew up in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High ...

Lucienne I. ‘Lucy’ Bourdeau

ESCANABA — Lucienne I. “Lucy” Bourdeau, 85, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a brief illness. Lucy was born on April 24, 1939 in Strasbourg, France, and was the only child of Lucien and Emma (Kuster) Bach. She met Arno ...

Michael John Britton

ESCANABA — Michael John Britton, 64, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6, 2025 following a lengthy illness. Among survivors include his wife, Debbie and two daughters, Missy Britton and Ashley Britton. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. A complete obituary will ...

Gavan ‘Murph’ Bowyer

ESCANABA, Mich. — Gavan “Murph” Bowyer, age 76, of Escanaba, passed away April 4, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. His former wife, Susan Bowyer, is listed among the surviving family. Per Gavan’s wishes no formal services will take place. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta ...

Lucienne I. ‘Lucy’ Bourdeau

ESCANABA — Lucienne I. “Lucy” Bourdeau, 85, of Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. She is survived by her children, Christine Bach, Susan Busbani, Robert Bourdeau, Michael Bourdeau, and Eddy Bourdeau. Visitation will take place on ...