GLADSTONE — Vern VanDrese, 75, of Gladstone, passed peacefully in his sleep during an afternoon nap on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Vern was born in 1951 to Elmer and Evelyn VanDrese, raised in Flat Rock and graduated from Gladstone High School in 1970 where he played on the football team. ...
FORD RIVER — Melissa Ann Hemes, age 55, of Ford River passed away Sunday, September 7, 2026, at her home in Ford River. She was born on December 15, 1970, in Escanaba, MI and was the daughter of Robert and Doris (Wall) Stevenson. During high school Melissa worked at Hardee’s in Escanaba ...
ESCANABA — Donna Estelle Grondine, 91, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026. Donna was the eldest daughter of Iva and Bill Courier. From an early age, she had a caring heart and a natural instinct to look after others. She was always ready to lend a helping hand, offer a ...
GLADSTONE — Francis “Frank” Harold Shepeck, age 66, of Gladstone, passed away following a courageous battle with esophageal cancer on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Frank was born on August 4, 1960, in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Frank and Audrey ...
WELLS — Duane "Dewey" Williams, age 77, of Wells passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at U.P. Health Systems- Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
ESCANABA — Tracy Alan Leitow, 46 of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 following some health issues. Tracy is survived by his wife, Amy; parents, Dave and Renee Leitow; seven children including David and Brandon Leitow; and stepdaughter, April King. In keeping with the family’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
