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Florence E. Foltman

ESCANABA — Florence E. Foltman, 95, of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Bishop Noa Home after a brief illness. Survivors include her children, Richard and Mary Ann. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Richard H. Helman

GLADSTONE — Richard H. Helman, age 65, of Gladstone passed away at home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Richard was born December 31, 1959 in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Herman and Ethel (Leadman) Helman. Richard is survived by his siblings, Alice VanBrocklin, Kathy (Bob) VanBrocklin, Colleen (Mike) Terrian, Robert (Elaine) Helman and Steve (Jean) Helman and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Helman; and brother-in-law, Terry “Doc” VanBrocklin. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. ...

Lloyd E. Jensen

WELLS — Lloyd E. Jensen, age 94 of Wells passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Lloyd ...

William E. Jones Jr.

BRAMPTON — William E. Jones Jr. age 89 of Brampton passed away at home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Memorial services will follow at 5 p.m. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Robert Silvia

CHATHAM — Robert Silvia, age 78, of Chatham passed away Friday February 14, 2025 at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam, Texas. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Amy Sue (Villeneuve) Vallier

ESCANABA — Amy Sue (Villeneuve) Vallier, 61, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 7, 2025. Amy was born on May 23, 1963 in Escanaba, the daughter of Dale and Sharon (Rose) Villeneuve. Amy graduated from Escanaba Senior High School in 1981 where she was in ...