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Clara Mary Meyers

BARK RIVER — Clara Mary Meyers, 93, of Bark River, passed away on Thursday morning, December 14, 2023, at Bishop Noa Home. She was born in Bark River on June 1, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Mary (Grabos) Koszla. Clara attended Bark River School and was a lifelong resident of the Bark ...

Orland ‘Don’ Powelson

SAFFORD, Ariz. — Orland “Don” Powelson, age 79, formerly of Gladstone, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, December 13, 2023, at his home in Safford, Ariz., with his family by his side. His loving wife Shirley (Sischo) Powelson is listed among the surviving family. Funeral services for Don will be held at the convenience of the Powelson family.  The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.

Paul D. Anderson

ESCANABA — Paul D. Anderson, 76, of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at UP Health System-Marquette following a brief illness. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Anderson of Escanaba; daughter, Paulette (Randy) Wickham of Escanaba; and son, Greg Anderson of Escanaba. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

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 ...