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Obituaries

Michael Jesse ‘Miko’ Stemac

GLADSTONE — Michael Jesse “Miko” Stemac, age 45, of Gladstone passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 as the result of a tragic accident while cutting a partially fallen oak tree. Michael was born September 26, 1979 to Robert and Cindy (LaLonde) Stemac. He graduated from Gladstone ...

Rolland Chabot

BARK RIVER, Mich. — Rolland Chabot, age 87, of Bark River, passed away peacefully Monday morning, June 16, 2025, in Escanaba, surrounded by his loving family. Rolland's family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Closing ...

Andrew E. Nelson (Andy)

GLADSTONE — Andrew E. Nelson (Andy), 83, of Gladstone passed away peacefully from lung cancer on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. Andy was born on August 27, 1941 in Escanaba, the son of Hjalmar and Edna (Johnson) Nelson. He grew up in Ensign and attended ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.