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Barbara J. Doyen

GLADSTONE — Barbara J. Doyen, age 86, of Gladstone passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Barbara was born January 20, 1938 in Escanaba, the daughter of Harry and Lillian (Sabourin) Randall. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wells. She was ...

Barbara J. Doyen

GLADSTONE — Barbara J. Doyen, age 86, of Gladstone passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

Bernard E. Stenlund

RAPID RIVER — Bernard E. Stenlund, age 96, of Rapid River passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wis. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Rudolph ‘Rudy’ W. Wencl

GLADSTONE — Rudolph “Rudy” W. Wencl, 81, of Gladstone (Flat Rock), passed away early Wednesday morning, February 28, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness. Among survivors include his wife, Sue, of Gladstone. Visitation will be on Monday, March 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 4011 County 416 20th Road, Gladstone, MI 49837. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Sebastian Chacko officiating. At the conclusion of the mass, a meal will be served in the church hall. A complete obituary will be forth coming. The Crawford Funeral Homes are ...

Bergit Joan Goodman

BEMIDJI, Minn. — Bergit Joan Goodman, 88, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday, February 12, 2024. Bergit Joan (Nelson) Goodman was born October 21, 1935 in Bemidji, Minn., to Emma (Froirak) and John Nelson. She married William Goodman on August 28, 1965, in ...

Betty Jean Doucette

RAPID RIVER — Betty Jean Doucette passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Betty was born December 17, 1942 in Ishpeming, Mich. She would later move to Gladstone, get married and go on to raise five children. Betty spent most of her career at Mead Paper Mill in Escanaba, Mich., until her retirement. Betty’s life revolved around her family. She also enjoyed spending her winters in Florida with her life partner, Jim LaChance. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Toivo and Grace Lahti; sisters, Maxine and Suzanne and life partner, Jim ...