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Stephen J. Vargo

RAPID RIVER — Stephen J. Vargo, age 76, of Rapid River, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at UP Health Systems in Marquette. Stephen was born on February 18, 1948, in Muskegon, the son of John and Betty (Smith) Vargo. He grew up and graduated from Muskegon High School. He was drafted ...

Michael Liberty

ESCANABA — Michael Liberty, age 30, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 as a result of an auto accident. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Marlene T. Ness

ESCANABA — Marlene T. Ness, 83, of Escanaba, passed away early Friday morning, June 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Inurnment will take place in Gardens of Rest Mausoleum. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Marcus Edwin Loper

CHARLEVOIX — Marcus Edwin Loper, age 72, formerly from the Upper Peninsula, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home in Charlevoix, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

James R. Dahl

ESCANABA — James R. Dahl, 58, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife, Sherry. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Bertrand ‘Joe’ Lordson

PERKINS — Bertrand “Joe” Lordson, age 64 of Perkins, lost his battle to pancreatic cancer on Thursday, June 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Aurora Medical Center in Marinette, Wis. Joe was born on October 20, 1959 in St. Ignace, Mich., the son of Melvin “Tony”  and ...