FORD RIVER — James “Jim” M. Swenson, 75, of Ford River, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at his home. Jim was born on December 18, 1949 in Escanaba, the son of William Jr. and Juanita (Holmberg) Swenson. Jim was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in the ...

ESCANABA — Donald W. Nelson, 92, of Escanaba passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Escanaba. Donald was born November 3, 1932 in Rapid River, the son of Leonard and Vivian (Caswell) Nelson Sr. He grew up in Rapid River and graduated from the Rapid River High ...

ESCANABA — Wilhelmine “Wilma” Savola, 87, of Escanaba and formerly of Trenary came face to face with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 under the loving care of her husband, LakeHouse staff, and UPHS – Hospice in Escanaba. Services will be held in ...

GLADSTONE — Janice Watson, age 88, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital under the care of her family and wonderful hospital staff. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist ...

GLADSTONE — Helen W. Clouser, age 102, of Gladstone, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 3 until 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ...

RAPID RIVER — Richard Paul (Dick) Elegreet, 89 of Rapid River, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024 in Hoschton, Georgia. Dick was born March 23, 1935 in Rapid River, son of June (Young) and Charles Elegreet. He was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School, class of ...