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Sam H. Poquette

GLADSTONE — Sam H. Poquette, 89, of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Survivors include his daughters, Laura Beauvais and Susie Lindin, both of Escanaba. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Rev. Dean A. Peterson

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Rev. Dean A. Peterson, age 84, died on July 15, 2024 from complications of cancer.    Dean lived for 30 years in Escanaba, Michigan and was the Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church for many years. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Rev. Peterson’s  Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. with a luncheon to follow. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Peterson family with the arrangements.

Frances Lillian Goetz

ESCANABA — Frances Lillian Goetz passed away on November 8, 2023 at Bishop Noa Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. Her remains will be buried at Fernwood Cemetery, ...

Nancy Marie Viau

MARION, Iowa — Nancy Marie Viau, 85, of Marion, Iowa passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Nancy was born September 2, 1938 in Green Bay, Wis. to the late Emerentine and Joseph LeBeau. She grew up in Bark River and graduated from Holy ...

James Donald Charlebois

CHATHAM— James Donald Charlebois, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home in Chatham on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Chatham on June 27, 1945 to Albert “Bud” and Florence (McNamara) Charlebois and raised on the family farm with his five siblings. Jim began working at a ...

Roy Allen Cartwright

ESCANABA — Roy Allen Cartwright, age 87, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday July 16, 2024 at his home in Escanaba. He was born November 11, 1936 in Escanaba, and was the son of LeRoy and Ebba (Edmark) Cartwright. Roy graduated from Escanaba High School in 1955 and then served in the Michigan ...