Breaking News

Arlene Ruth Paulson

ESCANABA — Arlene Ruth Paulson, age 94, of Escanaba passed away December 13, 2023. Visitation and funeral services are being planned for Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. The Anderson Funeral Home is assisting the Paulson family with the arrangements.

Joanne Pearson

RAPID RIVER — Joanne Pearson, 88, of Rapid River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2023. Joanne was born January 3, 1935, in Escanaba, daughter of Richard and Pearl Demars. She attended Escanaba High School. On May 18, 1957, Joanne married the love of her life, Victor ...

Johnny Lee ‘Chip’ DeLaney

ESCANABA — Johnny Lee “Chip” DeLaney, 76, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2023 with his loving wife Sandra by his side. Johnny was born February 27, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Jadie and Gertrude (Badeaux) DeLaney. Johnny married the ...

Arlene R. Paulson

ESCANABA — Arlene R. Paulson of Escanaba, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023, in the comfort of her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Conrad Paulson on November 14, 1985. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Wanda L. Soderman

RAPID RIVER — Wanda L. Soderman, 67, of Rapid River, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 22, 1956 in Escanaba, daughter to Lawrence J. and Darlene A. (Juhl) VanEffen. Wanda was a lifelong ...

Karen L. Caswell

ESCANABA — Karen L. Caswell of Escanaba, age 75, passed away on December 12, 2023, at Bishop Noa Home, Escanaba. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Caswell on December 18, 2020. The memorial service for Karen will be celebrated by Rev. Lily Brondyke at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 202 S. 11th Street, Escanaba, MI 49829. Prior to the service, relatives and friends may call on the family during a time of visitation from 2 until 4 p.m. at the church. A complete obituary will be published soon. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the ...