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Wanda Caroline Severinsen

KENOSHA, Wis. — Wanda Caroline Severinsen, 101, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, formerly of Rapid River, passed away on January 3, 2025, at Robin Way Assisted Living in Kenosha. Wanda was born Clara Agnes Cieniuch on August 2, 1923, aboard the SS George Washington in New York Harbor. Her family was ...

Frederick Robert Engdahl, Jr

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP — Frederick Robert Engdahl, Jr, 68, of Independence Township, passed away December 27, 2024. He was born on March 27, 1956, in Escanaba, son to Frederick Sr. (Margaret) Engdahl (nee Marcoe). Loving husband of the late Gail. Dear father of Frederick III (Jordan) Engdahl ...

Susan Mornard

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Susan Mornard, 76, of Green Bay, Wis., passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10, 2025, after she battled illness for many years. She was born August 17, 1948 in Escanaba, daughter of the late Harold and Betty (Walker) Meiers. Susan is survived by her husband, Paul; her son, Chris Burklund; two stepdaughters, Cherie (Matthew) Bayer and Chris Heil; four grandchildren and siblings, Harold (Carm) Meiers and Jane Leuskow. Per Susan’s wishes, no services will be held. In lieu of flowers or other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to Newcomer Funeral ...

Larry Pratt

NEW BRAUNFEL, Texas — Larry Pratt, age 93, passed away on January 6, 2025 in New Braunfels, Texas. He was born in Escanaba, Michigan on April 21, 1931 to Lawrence and Mary (Park) Pratt. He graduated from Escanaba High School in 1950, and then enrolled at Michigan State College, graduating ...

Larry A. Trekas

GLADSTONE — Larry A. Trekas, age 81, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Larry was born in Escanaba on July 13, 1943, the son of Steve and Anita (Haefs) Trekas. He graduated from Gladstone High School in 1961 and then ...

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. Guy was born on December 1, 1956 in Escanaba, Mich., son of Robert Victor LaPorte and E. Eileen (O’Donnell) ...