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Dewayne Ide — donations correction

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Legion Escanaba River Post 115, mailing address: 9583 County Rd SM, Cornell, Mich., 49818, or the American Parkinson Disease Association (https://www.apdaparkinson.org/).

Jeanette I. Mineau

GLADSTONE - Jeanette I. Mineau, age 87, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone with family by her side. Jeanette was born on March 26, 1938 in Escanaba and was a lifelong resident of Gladstone, aside from a short time in Milwaukee. She ...

George Olson

MARINETTE, Wis. - Pastor George Olson, age 100, of Marinette, WI, died on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Bay Area Medical Center. His funeral service will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Marinette. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with lunch to ...

Fred J. Smith

BARK RIVER — Fred J. Smith, 83, of Bark River, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include his wife, Joan. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Dewayne Ide

GRAND RAPIDS — Dewayne Ide, age 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, welcomed into heaven on February 1, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1936, in Cadillac, MI, to the late Mary Briggs Ide and Oris ...

Donna Rae Hursh

ESCANABA - Donna Rae Hursh, age 55, of Escanaba passed away at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba on February 1, 2026. Memorial services for Donna will be held at a later date. The family is being assisted by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.