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Antonio C. Brown

ESCANABA — Antonio C. Brown, 41, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday morning, March 11, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors are his mother, Linda Gail Brown; daughter, Jasmine Ivy Brown; and brothers, William Irwin Brown and Brandon Curtis Brown, all of Escanaba. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.

Erwin Vetter

GLADSTONE — Erwin Vetter, age 90, of Gladstone passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Vigil prayers will follow at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wells. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Michael J. Buchanan

ESCANABA — Michael J. Buchanan, age 76, of Escanaba passed away on March 9, 2024. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Doletzky officiating. A luncheon will be served following the funeral services in the church fellowship hall. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Buchanan family with the arrangements.

Michael John Buchanan

ESCANABA — Michael John Buchanan of Escanaba, Mich., age 76, passed away on March 9, 2024, at Christian Park Village. He was born on May 18, 1947, to Clyde and Florence Buchanan. On June 30, 1973, Mike married Linda Flath. He was a teacher for 37 years, starting his career at St. Francis de ...

Rebecca ‘Becky’ Ann Carley

COOKS — Rebecca “Becky” Ann Carley, age 57, formerly of Cooks, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born July 15, 1966 in Manistique, Michigan, the daughter of Helen Mary (Leveille) and Leonard “Jolly” Alton Carley, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brothers, Carl (Ruth) Carley, David (Lisa) Carley, Daniel (Deborah) Carley and sister Cherri Tallman, as well as five nieces, six nephews, and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Becky graduated from Escanaba Area Public Schools and also worked at ...

Cecilia ‘Cil’ M. Chie

GLADSTONE — Cecilia “Cil” M. Chie, age 86, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Escanaba. Cecilia was born on June 17, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Mich. the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Rominski) Roof. She was raised in Ypsilanti and ...