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William ‘Bill’ F. Lantagne

PERRONVILLE — William “Bill” F. Lantagne, age 77, of Perronville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2023 at Christian Park Village. Bill was born on January 3, 1947 in Escanaba, the son of William and Violet (Bouchard) Lantagne. Bill graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. He served for many years until his honorable discharge. He also worked at Mead Paper Mill for many years until his retirement. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. In his later years, he enjoyed just being in nature and feeding the animals. He ...

Marcia L. Couturier

KIPLING — Marcia L. Couturier, age 81, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Her loving husband, Timothy Couturier is listed among the surviving family. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Couturier family.

Betty L. Young

ESCANABA — Betty L. Young, age 77, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at OSF- St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Joyce Picard

ESCANABA — Joyce Picard, age 93, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Timothy K. Carlson

WELLS — Timothy K. Carlson, age 62, of Wells passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at his home in Wells. A celebration of life memorial gathering will be held in the spring of the year at one of Tim’s fishing places in the Hiawatha National Forest. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Carlson family with the arrangements.

Mark Christiansen

CORNELL — Mark Christiansen, age 70, of Cornell, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, January 13, 2024 at his home. Mark was born May 1, 1953 in Escanaba, son of Harlon and Violet (Swenson) Christiansen. He grew up in Kipling and attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class ...