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Harold David Thomas

RAPID RIVER — Harold David Thomas was born the third son to Christopher Thomas and Bertha Anderson-Thomas on June 10, 1927 in the small town of Rapid River, Mich. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley and his older brothers George (Bert) and Christopher (Jerry), his younger brother ...

Gloria Elna Porath

ESCANABA — Gloria Elna Porath, 98, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born on June 29, 1925 in Hyde, daughter to Victor and Marie (Anderson) Oakman. On November 21, 1942, Gloria married Ernest Porath. Gloria loved being a ...

Lucille H. Rian

WELLS — Lucille H. Rian, 92, formerly of Wells, passed away on Saturday morning, March 16, 2024 at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. She was born on March 28, 1931 in Escanaba, daughter to Clarence and Emma (Kasbohm) Wright. Lucille was raised in Wells and graduated from ...

Terri L. Furr

BARK RIVER — Terri L. Furr, age 71, of Bark River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with her family by her side. Terri was born on April 26, 1952, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Barbara and Bob Miller. Terri was an avid animal lover and took special joy in caring for her furry companions throughout her life. She walked with kindness and love in all that she did, always having arms to comfort and words to heal those around her. Terri was a green thumb and enjoyed filling her home with flourishing plants all ...

William ‘Bill’ Shine

GLADSTONE — William “Bill” Shine, age 81, of Gladstone, entered into his Heavenly home on Thursday, March 14, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bill was born October 12, 1942, in Detroit, Mich., the son of William and Mary (Stimac) Shine. He was raised in ...

John W. Miller

ESCANABA — John W. Miller, age 61, of Escanaba passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. A time of fellowship and hors d’ oeuvres will be served, in the Ludington Room located at the Anderson Funeral Home immediately following the funeral services. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the Miller family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net