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Obituaries

Janet F. Benard Lovings

WACO, Texas — Janet F. Benard Lovings passed away on May 25, 2024, in Waco, Texas at the age of 89. Janet was born April 7, 1935, in Escanaba, Mich. and was a 1953 graduate of Escanaba High School. Shortly after graduation she met and married Richard “Dick” Lovings of Winchester, Ky. They ...

Mildred J. Olszewski

GLENDALE, Wis. — Mildred J. Olszewski of Glendale, Wisconsin, formerly of Escanaba, Mich., passed away on May 27, 2024, at Pine Haven Christian Communities, Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Linda Maria Mahoney

SPALDING — Linda Maria Mahoney, age 76, of Spalding, Mich. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Linda was born March 30, 1948 in Escanaba, the daughter of Lester and Virginia (LaBumbard) Carlson. She was a graduate of the Holy Name Catholic High School. Linda was a cook ...

Rita Ann Marie Gudwer

POWERS — Rita Ann Marie Gudwer, 91, of Powers, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. She was born on July 29, 1932 in Osier, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Inez (Osier) Miron. On October 12, 1949 she married Marvin Gudwer. Rita loved ...

Elvira Lillian (Merchen) Rajala

GLADSTONE — Elvira Lillian (Merchen) Rajala, age 87, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully Monday, March 24, 2024 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. Elvira was born September 19, 1936, the daughter of Leslie Arthur Merchen and Nellie Jane (Gibson) Merchen. She was born in Rapid ...

Doris M. Hawkins

RAPID RIVER — Doris M. Hawkins, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. Doris was born on April 19, 1938, in (Masonville Township) Rapid River, the daughter of Frank and Violet (Deneau) Belongia. Doris attended school in Rapid River. ...