With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, and brother, Jerry Allen “Zeke” Hardwick who left us on April 18, 2026. Zeke was born on February 2, 1954, in Gladstone, Michigan, the son of John and Joyce (Davis) Hardwick. He proudly served in ...

TRAVERSE CIty - Janet Clare Reiffers, 67, of Traverse City, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 in the care of the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. She was born on January 17, 1959 in Escanaba, daughter to Stephen Matthew and Rita Rose (Miller) Reiffers. Janet grew up in Escanaba and ...

ESCANABA - Shirley A. Dowling, 82, of Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her home with her loving son, Chris at her side. She was born on April 30, 1943 in Bad Axe, MI daughter to Nicholas and Emma (McFarlane) Pietruck. Shirley graduated from Elkton-Pigeon Bay Port Laker High ...

GLADSTONE - Patricia Anne Hewitt, age 90, of Gladstone, MI entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on January 19, 1936, the daughter of Robert and Geraldine (Walker) Sleeper. Pat's early childhood was ...

ESCANABA - Carl Michael Williams Sr., 74, of Escanaba, passed away April 22, 2026 at Christian Park Health Care Center. Carl is survived by his wife Gloria Williams of Escanaba; sons, Ronald (Amanda) Williams, Carl (Missy) Williams, David Williams, and Bradley (Stephanie) Williams. A ...

LANSING - Charmaine Ann (Freeman) Wiitala, 92, a longtime Copper Country resident, was currently residing in Lansing, passed away after a short illness. To view Charmaine's full obituary, please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service - Hancock ...