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Allen K. Korth

GLADSTONE — Allen K. Korth, 82, of Gladstone, died on Friday, May 24, 2024 at OSF Hospital. His funeral was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, at the Mumford-Hudson Funeral Home. Burial followed the service in Otter Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sierra Club, National Audubon Society, or the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Allen was born in Pontiac, Mich. on August 19, 1941 to Elmer and Annie Korth. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After his retirement from Buick, Allen moved to the U.P. to build his dream home on Pike Lake ...

Richard ‘Gearbox’ ‘UD’ D. Gearhart

GLADSTONE — Richard “Gearbox” “UD” D. Gearhart, age 82 of Gladstone, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. Richard was born on November 11, 1941 in Nashville, Mich., the son of John Gearhart and Jean (Roberts) Graham. He attended elementary ...

Joyce Elaine Hellerstedt

ESCANABA — Joyce Elaine Hellerstedt went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2024. Burial services will be Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba. Memorials in her honor can be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church Radio Ministry. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the family.

Belinda Sue Barger

MANISTIQUE — Belinda Sue Barger of Manistique, age 66, passed away on June 4, 2024, at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, Manistique. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. Condolences may be left online by visiting http://www.andersonfuneralhomes.net

Jeanne M. Helgemo

ESCANABA — Jeanne M. Helgemo, 68, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at UP Health System in Marquette. Among survivors include her son, Scott. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Helgemo family.

Edward Reuben Johnson

DAGGETT — Edward Reuben Johnson, 87, of Daggett, first saw his Savior’s face early Saturday morning, June 1, 2024, after a lifetime of steadfast faith and quiet devotion. Because as a young teen Ed placed his faith in Jesus, Ed is now worshiping wholeheartedly in the presence of ...