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Arla Mae Pearson

GLADSTONE — Arla Mae Pearson, 89, of Gladstone passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born March 23, 1935 in Escanaba and was the daughter of Hilding and Lyli (Erickson) Johnson. She graduated from Gladstone High School in the class of 1954 ...

Mark Alan Werner

FORD RIVER — Mark Alan Werner, age 77, of Ford River, passed away early Monday morning, July 7, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, surrounded by his family. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 19 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Military rites will follow visiting hours at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba with the Gladstone American Legion August Mattson Post #71 presiding. Full obituary details will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements. ...

Jeremy Gordon Heidbrier

PESHTIGO, Wis. — With heavy hearts, we announce that Jeremy Gordon Heidbrier, 41, of Peshtigo Wisconsin, passed away on June 29, 2025. Jeremy is survived by his wife, Robyn; daughter, Aliyah; mother, Gail; and brothers, Kris (Jennifer) and Kelly (Belle). He leaves behind several nieces, ...

Guy J. LaPorte

RAPID RIVER — Guy J. LaPorte, 68, of Rapid River, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Aurora BayCare Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Among survivors are his wife, Debra LaPorte. A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, July 31 from 3 ...

Bernard Dale Lasich

GARDEN — Bernard Dale Lasich, age 82, of Garden passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility in Manistique surrounded by his loving daughters. A celebration of life in honor of Bernard will be held at a later date. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Lasich family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.

Elizabeth A. Roberts and Mark A. Roberts

ESCANABA — Elizabeth A. Roberts, 58 of Escanaba passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the Altrusa House in Green Bay while tending to her husband, Mark A. Roberts, 59, who had been hospitalized following an aneurism. He passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Among survivors are their son, Nicholas. At this time services are pending. A complete obituary with be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.