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Obituaries

Debra Ann Niemela

ROCK — Debra Ann Niemela, age 71, of Rock passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at U.P. Health Systems- Marquette. She was born March 5, 1954 in Escanaba, MI and was the daughter of Jerry and Viola (King) Couillard. Debbie married Fred Sinwelski in 1973 in Chicago, IL and he preceded her in ...

Sandra Newhouse

GLADSTONE — Sandra "Sandy" Newhouse, age 77, of Gladstone passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Sebastian River Hospital in Sebastian, Florida. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

Phyllis Russ

GLADSTONE — Phyllis Russ, age 84, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Murrays Country View in Gladstone. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.

Jean L. Viau

ESCANABA - Jean L. Viau, 78, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at UP Health System - Marquette. She was born on January 24, 1947 in Escanaba, daughter to Marlin “Red” and Helen “Honey” (Curran) Williams. Jean was raised in Escanaba and attended Holy Name ...

Kenneth ‘Paul’ Halase, Jr.

GREEN BAY, Wis. - On the afternoon of November 27, 2025, Kenneth “Paul” Halase, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his home in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His infectious laugh and charming wit will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Born on September 21, 1982, Paul arrived just two days ...

Fern Joanne Hedman

ESCANABA - Fern Joanne Hedman, age 82 of Escanaba passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, Hanson Hospice Center in St. Joseph, MI. She was born October 10, 1943, in Morenci, MI and was the daughter of Richard and Helen (Burkholder) Leininger. Fern graduated from high school and then attended ...