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Obituaries

Donald Joseph Coplan

ESCANABA — Donald Joseph Coplan, 54, of Escanaba, entered eternal rest on June 14, 2025 after battling a bout with cancer for many years. He was born September 22, 1970 in Escanaba, to Harold F. and Stella (Syta) Coplan. He graduated from Escanaba High School in 1989. Don was very active in ...

Robert D. McMillan

GLADSTONE — Robert D. McMillan, 61, of Gladstone, passed away the evening of June 18, 2025 unexpectedly of natural causes. Survivors include three brothers. A private celebration of life will take place at the convenience of the family. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Clifford James O’Donnell, Jr.

HANCOCK — Clifford James O'Donnell, Jr., 85, formerly of Hancock now residing at the Bluffs Senior Community in Houghton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at U.P. Health System Hospital in Marquette. He was born on June 26, 1939 in Escanaba, to the late Clifford James Sr. and Bernice ...

Irene C. Waeghe

GLADSTONE — Irene C. Waeghe, 99, Gladstone, died peacefully at Lakeview Assisted Living in Kipling, MI on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 . A memorial mass is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. A luncheon will follow in the parish ...

Andrew ‘Andy’ Nelson

GLADSTONE — Andrew “Andy” Nelson, 83 of Gladstone passed away peacefully at Lakeview Assisted Living on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

Mary Lou R. Salley

ESCANABA — Mary Lou R. Salley, 72, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home with her family by her side. Mary was born on May 27, 1953, in Escanaba, the daughter of Lionel and Mary Lou M. (Gamble) LaBelle. Mary graduated from Escanaba Area High School in ...