GWINN, MI – Ruth Ann McNamee, a woman whose life was a rhythmic blend of service, music, and family, has gone to be with the Lord and reunited with her Husband of 48 years, Patrick McNamee. A Life of Rhythm and Harmony Ruth was perhaps best known to her community as the heartbeat of the ...
ESCANABA — Jimmie Chase of Escanaba, MI, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at his home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
BARK RIVER — Harriet Katherine Hider, 94, of Bark River, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River. Among survivors include her son, Gary Hider of Ford River. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Homes, 302 S 13th St, Escanaba, MI 49829. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. officiated by Pastor Jay Gilchrist. Burial will take place in West Ford River Cemetery. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Hider family.
GLADSTONE — Patrick "Pat" Rudden, age 75, of Gladstone passed away at home on Monday, May 11, 2026. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 16 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
ESCANABA — Raymond George Phillips, Jr., age 78, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at UP Health System–Marquette. Raymond was born on October 30, 1947, in Escanaba, to Raymond, Sr. and Lucy (Hurkmans) Phillips. He graduated from Escanaba High School and later ...
MARQUETTE — Jacqueline (Robin) LaVallee died on September 14, 2025 in her home in Marquette, Michigan. The LaValle, Grondin and Vaughn families will hold a burial service for Robin on Saturday, May 30, 2026, 12 noon, at the St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cemetery in St. Ignace, Michigan. A Celebration of Robin's Life will be held at the conclusion of the burial at the Moose Lodge in St. Ignace.
