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Mary Alyce Hadder Sherman

GARDEN - Mary Alyce Hadder Sherman was born May 29, 1931 in Six Lakes, Michigan, the 4th of six children of William and Florence Hadder, and passed away on January 21, 2026 at her home in Garden, Michigan. Mary had the gift of spontaneity and was fully present in her every encounter. She communicated sheer delight in sharing the experiences of friends and family alike and all who knew her were enriched by the experience. Mary is survived by her husband of 74 years, James, her four daughters, Helen (Dan Young) of Escanaba, Katy (Gary Sporer) of Garden, Jane (Mike Blumer) of Morrison, ...

Catharine Mathilda Crimmel

ESCANABA — On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Catharine “Cathy” Mathilda (Weber) Crimmel was called by Jesus to her eternal home in Heaven. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Family Crest Living in Escanaba, Michigan. Catharine was born on June 12, 1924, in Dodge City, ...

Clyde P. Caron

GLADSTONE — Clyde P. Caron, age 78, of Gladstone passed away on March 24, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, after a brief illness. Clyde was born June 6, 1947 in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of Clyde and Ellan (Ketchum) Caron. He attended college and proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing three tours of duty in Vietnam, and he served in the National Guard. Private burial will take place at Nadeau Township Cemetery at a later date. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Caron family. To offer a message of ...

Katherine Renee Mineau

ESCANABA — Katherine Renee Mineau, age 68, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at her son’s home in Cornell, Michigan, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Escanaba to Ronald and Judith (Sisco) Mineau. Katherine ...

William Kilponen

NORTHVILLE - William (Bill) Kilponen P.E. passed away February 1, 2026 in Northville MI, he was 88 years old. He was surrounded by his family, Kathleen (Hellman) Kilponen, his daughter, Karen Fix and son, Ronald Kilponen. Bill was born on March 24, 1937 in Hancock, to William Kohlemainen and ...

Thomas C. Gafner

ESCANABA - Thomas C. Gafner, age 90, of Escanaba passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Sunnyview Assisted Living in Gladstone Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.