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Cheri J. Severinsen

ESCANABA — Cheri J. Severinsen, 81, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 7, 2025 following her own courageous battle with cancer and dementia. Survivors include her husband, Wally. At this time, services are pending. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Victor Edward Groos

MONTELLO, Wis. — Victor Edward Groos, 89 of Montello, formerly of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital in Portage. Victor was born in Escanaba on June 5, 1935 to Victor and Beulah (Thompson) Groos. He graduated from St. Joseph’s ...

Patti A. Nyberg

GLADSTONE — Patti A. Nyberg, 63, of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Marinette, Wisconsin. Listed amongst those surviving is her loving husband Dave. Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Covenant Church of Gladstone. Funeral services honoring Patti will begin at 5 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Anderson officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. A full obituary will be forthcoming and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.

Walter C. Houghton

GLADSTONE - Walter C. Houghton, 86, of Gladstone, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. Walter was born October 15, 1938 in Manistique, the son of Walter S. and Mary (McGillviry) Houghton. He attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class of ...

Clifford John Marcella

AUBURN, Calif. — Clifford John Marcella, 72, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Jan. 29, 2025, at his home in Auburn, Calif.. He was born in Escanaba, on May 3, 1952, the son of Walter John and Mary Ann Elise (Chroge) Marcella and grew up on the family farm in Cornell. He graduated from Holy Name High School, Escanaba, in 1970. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served at Mare Island, Calif. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for a paving company, and also worked at various auto sales lots and repair shops, as well as helping friends and neighbors with their ...

Carol J. Wheeler

WELLS — Carol J. Wheeler, 80, of Wells, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 5, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. A visitation will take place on Friday, February 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home in Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Rick Courier officiating. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.