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Donald A. ‘Butch’ Brunelle

ESCANABA — Donald A. “Butch” Brunelle, 82, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Among survivors are his wife, Judy Brunelle of Escanaba. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Anne’s Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon with Rev. Fran DeGroot officiating. A meal will follow the church hall. The committal service and military honors will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Don’s name are encouraged to be made to the charity of one’s choice. The Crawford ...

Vernie A. Wadeen

GLADSTONE — Vernie A. Wadeen, age 94 of Gladstone, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. Vern was born February 15, 1930 in Rock, son of the late Arthur and Vivian (Warmanen) Wadeen. In 1949 he graduated from Rock High School. He served in the United States Army from May of 1951 until his ...

Sylvia J. Johnson

WELLS — Sylvia J. Johnson, age 81, of Wells, Mich. passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Wells. She was born January 25, 1943 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia and was the daughter of Clarence and Nettie (Michael) Hewett. Sylvia graduated from ...

Franklin ‘Joe’ J. Nowack

ESCANABA — Franklin “Joe” J. Nowack, 84, passed away on Monday July 8, 2024 at Marshfield Medical Center – Dickinson. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Allo Coolman Funeral Home.

Anne Petersen

POWERS-SPALDING — Anne Therese Petersen, 92, of Powers-Spalding, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson, in Iron Mountain, Mich. She was born June 13, 1932 in Escanaba, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Walch) Cass. Anne graduated from ...

Michael P. Majestic

MESA, Ariz. — Michael P. Majestic, age 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Mesa on the eve of July 4, 2024. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Graveside services will be planned at a later date. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Majestic family. To offer an online message of sympathy to the family please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.