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Obituaries

Theresa Johnson

ESCANABA — Theresa Johnson, 98, of Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Escanaba, daughter to Celestine and Edna (LaLonde) Blanchette. Theresa was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School, ...

Mary A. Derouin

ESCANABA — Mary A. Derouin, age 93 of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at Emmons Assisted Living on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Mary was born on November 21, 1931, in Escanaba, the daughter of Grey and Isabel (Brown) Knaus. Mary lived in Escanaba and attended Escanaba High School. On February ...

Kimberly A. ‘Kim’ LaMarche

ESCANABA — Kimberly A. “Kim” LaMarche, 60, of Escanaba, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Medilodge of Sault Ste Marie, Mich. Among survivors are her husband, Daniel LaMarche of Escanaba. At this time services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford ...

Jerry Alan Norman Sr.

GLADSTONE — Jerry Alan Norman Sr, 66, of Gladstone passed away unexpectedly at home on November 26, 2024. Jerry was born on May 31, 1958 in Escanaba, the son of Marvin and Alice (Oathoudt) Norman. Jerry graduated from Rapid River High School in 1976 and in 1977 joined the Navy. The Navy ...

Roger ‘Dodge’ Long

IRON MOUNTAIN — Roger “Dodge” Long, age 43 of Iron Mountain, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. Dodge was born January 14, 1981 in Escanaba, the son of Vickey Storch. He grew up outdoors. He enjoyed everything from fishing to hunting, ...

Ella ‘Elly’ Jean Van Effen

ESCANABA — Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Ella “Elly” Jean Van Effen, 90, of Escanaba, was called to Heaven on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home with her family by her side. She was born on October 27, 1934 in Escanaba, daughter of the late Myron and Virginia (Kincaide) ...