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James Hafeman

NEGAUNEE — James “Jim” Hafeman of Negaunee, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Listed among survivors include his wife for 43 years, Gretchen. Services to celebrate Jim’s life will take place on Monday, October 12th at the Crawford Funeral Chapel, 1236 Old Hwy 2 & 41, Bark River. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The Bark River Legion and the Marine Funeral Honor Guard will conduct military honors at 11:45 a.m. The funeral service for Jim will follow at noon with Rev. Rick Courier officiating. (All times Eastern) A luncheon will ...

Dawn M. Stus

GLADSTONE — Dawn M. Stus, age 65, of Gladstone, went to be with the Lord at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Dawn was born September 3, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Dorothy “Dee” (Rossow) Stus. She attended Bay de Noc Community ...

Ross Gordon Dewar

TAMPA, Flo. — Ross Gordon Dewar, age 77, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026, with his wife, Gail, by his side. Ross was born on July 8, 1949, in Escanaba, the son of Louise and Ross Dewar Sr. He attended local elementary schools before ...

Janet L. Tighe

ESCANABA — Janet L. Tighe, 90, of Escanaba, passed away in her home on Friday evening, October 2, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 26, 1936 in East Detroit, Michigan, daughter of Edward and Eva (Seager) Brinker. Janet graduated from Mt. Mercy High School and then continued her education at St. Mary’s School of Nursing (Grand Rapids, Michigan). She worked as a registered nurse in a hospital setting for several years and then was called to in-home nursing as a caregiver for an elderly relative. On September 7, 1957, Janet married Robert Tighe in ...

Ashley Rose DeGraves

ESCANABA — Ashley Rose DeGraves of Escanaba, Michigan, age 42, passed away on October 2, 2026, with family by her side, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, MI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

James A. Brusoe

DE PERE, Wis. — James “Jim” Alfred Brusoe, 90, De Pere and St. Pete Beach, Fl. passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 1305 Lourdes Ave. De Pere on Friday, October 16, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Fr. James Baraniak O.Praem officiating. Please go to ryanfh.com for a complete obituary. Ryan Funeral Home, De Pere is assisting the family.