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Mary Louise Johnson

ESCANABA — Mary Louise Johnson, age 93, of Escanaba passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. She was born December 5, 1930 in Kipling, Mich. and was the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Beck) Smith. Mary grew up in Kipling, attended school in Gladstone and attended ...

James ‘Jim’ ‘Chris’ F. Christensen

ESCANABA — James “Jim” “Chris” F. Christensen, age 87, of Escanaba, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home. Jim was born August 6, 1936 in Escanaba, Mich. the son of Edward and Marie (Bartley) Christensen. He attended and graduated from Escanaba High ...

Chester ‘Chet’ Jerome Grubbs

BARK RIVER — Chester “Chet” Jerome Grubbs, 70, of Bark River, passed away in the morning hours of July 27, 2024 at his home after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Angeles D. Lynn-Grubbs. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Grubbs family at this time.

Jay R. Holm

RAPID RIVER — Jay R. Holm, age 65, of Rapid River, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 3, at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Services honoring Jay will follow visiting hours at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mike Markwell officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Gladstone American Legion. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Holm family.

James J. St. Peter, Sr.

ESCANABA — James J. St. Peter, Sr., 80, of Escanaba, passed away early Monday morning, July 29, 2024 at Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti in Marquette. Listed among survivors include his wife, Sandy. Visitation will be on Friday, August 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon at St. Anne’s Church with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. At the conclusion of the mass, a meal will be served in the church hall. The committal service and military honors will take place at Gardens of Rest Cemetery ...

Jeffrey E. Wight

ESCANABA — Jeffrey E. Wight, age 62, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba.