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Joseph Rappette

ESCANABA — Joseph "Joey" Jay Rappette, 65, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, at his home in Escanaba, MI. A Private Burial will be held at the Rapid River Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held on October 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. at Cat-man-do's in downtown Escanaba. The family is ...

Cathy Ruth Provo

ESCANABA — Cathy Ruth Provo, age 82 of Escanaba, passed away October 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 30, 1943, in Escanaba, MI was the daughter of John and Anna Swed. Attended school in Escanaba. Cathy married Ronald Provo on August 5, 1961. They were married ...

Pete J. Schlenvogt

ESCANABA — Pete J. Schlenvogt, age 53, passed away while doing his postal route on Monday, October 19, 2026 in Escanaba. Pete was born on March 31, 1973, the son of Harold and Virginia (Kirt) Schlenvogt. He attended and graduated from Stephenson High School Class of 1991. He furthered his ...

Cathy Ruth Provo

ESCANABA — Cathy Ruth Provo, age 82, of Escanaba passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at the home of her daughter in New London, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Pete J. Schlenvogt

ESCANABA — Pete J. Schlenvogt, age 53, passed away while doing his postal route on Monday, October 19, 2026 in Escanaba. His loving wife Elizabeth “Liz” Schlenvogt is listed among the surviving family. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 2:30 p.m. EST. until 5:30 p.m. EST.  at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Escanaba. A funeral service will be led by Pastor Sarah Sleeter at 5:30 p.m. EST at Christ the King Lutheran Church. A meal will follow in the fellowship hall. Pete will be laid to rest in the Stephenson Township Cemetery. A full obituary will be ...

Bonnie Jean Lee

RAPID RIVER — Bonnie Jean (Grasser) Lee, age 82, of Rapid River, passed away early Sunday morning, October 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Bonnie was born on May 13, 1944 in Romeo, Michigan and attended Lake Orion High School, graduating with the class of 1962. She then attended Marjorie Webster Finishing School in Washington, D.C. before moving back to Michigan. Bonnie married Roy Lee from Escanaba, Michigan on March 9, 1968 and together they lived happily for 58 years. Husband Roy preceded her in death recently. Bonnie loved antiques and interior decorating. ...