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Daniel Russell

ST. JOSEPH — Daniel Russell, 79, of St. Joseph, Mich.. passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at his home. A 32-year veteran of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, Dan began life as Vernon Thomas Johnson in Memphis, Tenn. At the age of three or four he and his four siblings were ...

Barbara Livermore

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Our beloved sister, Barbara Livermore passed away on November 10, 2023 at the age of 65. Her faith meant everything to her. She was a member of the St. Anthony’s Parish. She will be remembered for her spunk, sense of humor and devotion to the rosary. We would like to ...

William C. Lapinskas

BARK RIVER — William C. Lapinskas, 75, of Bark River, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He was born on August 16, 1948 in Chicago, Ill., son to Vito Allen and Jacqueline Pearl (Batastini) Lapinskas. Bill was raised in Villa ...

Dennis C. Swanson

ESCANABA — Dennis C. Swanson, age 78, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wis. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 25, from noon until 3 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will follow visiting hours at 3 p.m. at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Military honors will be presented with a 21 gun salute following funeral services. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Swanson family.

Gerard E. ‘Pea Body’ Clark

BARK RIVER — Gerard E. “Pea Body” Clark, 81, of Bark River, passed away on Thursday evening, November 16, 2023 at his home with family by his side. He was born on April 7, 1942 in Escanaba, son to George and Louella (Girard) Clark. Gerard graduated from Holy Name High School, class of ...

Constance ‘Connie’ Beauchamp

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Constance “Connie” Beauchamp, age 71, of Deerfield Beach, Fla. passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Escanaba surrounded by her loving family. Private family funeral services are being planned. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Beauchamp family with the arrangements.