LONGMONT, Colo. — Michael Paul Goodman, 61, passed away on October 15, 2023, in Longmont, Colorado. He was born November 13, 1961, to Paul and Marilyn (Kositzke) Goodman in Escanaba, Michigan. Mike was the best dad, brother, and son. A much devoted friend to many and always a Yooper at ...

FAIRPORT — Penney Phyllis Gierke, 76, of Fairport, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023 in the care of Hospice at the Medical Care Facility in Manistique. She was born March 29, 1947 in Escanaba into the family of Mayme and Howard Gierke of Fairport. She was ...

ESCANABA — Donald J. Cousineau, 94, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. He was born in Escanaba on November 22, 1928, the son of James and Bertha (Roberts) Cousineau. Donald graduated from Escanaba High School in 1947. On, ...

LANSING — Lorraine M. Wos, age 72, died Oct 21, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her immediate loving family. She fought courageously but with dignity her two year diagnosis of ALS. She was born December 29, 1950, two months premature and 40 minutes after her twin ...

ESCANABA — Phyllis R. Larsen, 98, of Escanaba, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 after a brief illness. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born in Escanaba on November 19, 1924, she was the daughter of James and Mary (McMonagle) VanEffen. Phyllis ...

GALLATIN, Tenn. — Charles “Chuck” Valind of Gallatin, Tenn. passed away on October 21, 2023 at age 75 after a valiant battle with several health issues. Chuck grew up in Escanaba, Mich. and proudly served our country with the U.S. Army, earning the rank of sergeant. After an honorable ...