RAPID RIVER — James (Jim) Mark Martin, 72, of Rapid River, formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 14, 1954, in Iron Mountain to the late William and Alice Martin. Jim found joy in the beauty of ...
ESCANABA — Lorrie A. Lazear, age 63, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, July 31, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Lorrie was born on October 24, 1962 in Wooster, Ohio, the daughter of Harry and Carol (Troxel) Bagley. Lorrie moved around ...
ESCANABA — Sandra Lee Sundquist, “Sam,” age 79, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elgin, IL. She was born January 3, 1947, in Escanaba, MI, and was the daughter of Howard and Martha (Randall) Micheau. Sam graduated from Rapid River High ...
ESCANABA — Florence Irene Bessonen, age 87, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was defined by an unwavering dedication to family, faith, education, and community ...
ESCANABA — David Anthony Christensen, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home away from home in Escanaba, Michigan, on August 12, 2026. David was born on December 29, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jack and Doris (Dagenais) Christensen. He was a proud member of the United States Army ...
GOURLEY, Twp. — Donald E. Walechka, age 89, of Gourley Twp., died on August 13, 2026 at Bellin-Emplify Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Don was born on March 2, 1937 in Gourley Twp. to the late Emil and Emma (Janofski) Walechka. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Powers-Spalding High School in 1955. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in May of 1959 and served four years while being stationed at Keesler Airforce Base in Biloxi, Miss. After his discharge in May of 1963, he returned home, but lived and worked for one year in Menominee, MI. at the old Menominee Box and Lumber ...
