ESCANABA — Walter “Bill” Pinar, 92, of Escanaba, passed away early Thursday morning, January 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1931 in Wells, Mich., son of Nick and Ruby (Perele) Pinar. Bill graduated from Escanaba High School and then furthered his education at Bay ...
ROCK — William A. Nelson, age 93, of Rock passed away at home on December 12, 2023. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
GLADSTONE — Dorothy A. Crabb, age 74, of Gladstone, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Her loving husband, Richard Crabb is listed among the surviving family. A celebration of life will take place at a later. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Crabb family.
ESCANABA — Walter “Bill” Pinar, 92, of Escanaba, passed away early Thursday morning, January 18, 2024 at his home. Among survivors include two daughters, Shelly Dean and Kay (Tony) Klenow of Escanaba. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4:30 p.m. at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Church with Rev. Robb Jurkovich officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall. Entombment will be in the Gardens of Rest Mausoleum. A complete obituary will be ...
LAKE ORION — Karen Cameron, aged 60, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 in Lake Orion, Michigan after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on January 17 1963 in Detroit, to William and Jeanne Laajala. At a very young age, Karen moved with her family to Escanaba, ...
POTOMAC, Md. — Lucille Marie (LaFave) Hoffman, age 102, passed away in her sleep on January 13, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Potomac, Md. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Escanaba and lived a full and happy life with her husband of 70 years, Stanley R. Hoffman. They raised three children and lived in Michigan, Wisconsin, Virginia, South Carolina and Maryland. Lu was a devout member of her church and she enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, socializing, playing cards and especially traveling. In retirement, she and Stan had many travel adventures in interesting places in the U.S. and abroad. ...
