AVON PARK, Fla. — Ellsworth Walter Viau went to be with our Lord on January 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. He died peacefully surrounded by his wife Wilma and family, following a fierce battle with cancer in Avon Park, Florida. Ellsworth was born September 7, 1930, to Walter and Loretta Viau (LaFeur) ...
MARQUETTE — The application period for the Upper Peninsula’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative competitive grant program is now open. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources initiative is a cooperative grant program designed to enhance deer habitat on private lands in the U.P. “There are three primary goals applicants should strive to meet,” said Bill Scullon, DNR field operations manager and administrator for the grant initiative. “The projects should produce tangible deer habitat improvements, build long-term partnerships between the DNR and outside ...
GLADSTONE — James Clayton “Red” LaLonde passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on December 15, 2023 at the age of 90. Red was born May 26, 1933 to Clayton and Marion (Smith) LaLonde in Escanaba, Mich. He attended All Saints Catholic School until the ...
HANNAHVILLE — Lila Lynn Malinowski/Karaga, 37, of Hannahville, was called home early on January 23, 2024 to the creator due to a pedestrian-vehicle accident. The wake will take place at the Hannahville Community Center on Wednesday, January 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will take place the following day, Thursday February 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Hannahville Indian Community Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. The Crawford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
BARK RIVER — Mason M. Clark, of Bark River and Gladstone, age 6, gained his angel wings on January 25, 2024, surrounded by all of his loving parents after an incredibly courageous seven month battle fighting DIPG. Mason was born March 29, 2017, to Sean Clark and Sarah (Ledford) ...
ESCANABA — Betty L. Young of Escanaba, MI, age 77, passed away on January 16, 2024, at OSF Hospital after a brief illness. Betty was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on April 28, 1946, to Raymond and Helen (Augustino) Roberts, Sr. Betty loved her cat and taking walks, but most of all, she loved helping people. She would gladly give the shirt off her back to someone in need. Betty is survived by her daughter, Marie (Gary) Weese of Ohio; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Susie) Roberts, Jr. of Georgia; good friend, Bob ...
