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Joseph Rousseau

GLADSTONE — Joseph A. Rousseau, Sr., age 85 of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home on Monday evening, June 15, 2026. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 PM with Donna Ritchie officiating. A luncheon at the Gladstone American Legion will immediately follow the funeral. Joe will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Alice in the Rapid River Cemetery. The family requests all guests to wear Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers attire, ...

Debra Ann Friets

GLADSTONE — Debra “Debbie” Ann Friets, age 68 of Gladstone, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Debra was born on May 12, 1958, in Escanaba, the daughter of David L. and Esther (Cottam) Friets. Although originally from Escanaba, MI she was a ...

Irene Fisher

ESCANABA — Irene Wilhelmina Fisher (nee Falk), 76, of Escanaba and Skanee, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Lakehouse, Escanaba. Her illness, caused by a rapidly expanding brain lesion, manifested suddenly and lasted a mercifully brief four months. Irene was born August 6, 1949, in a ...

Jeffrey Gardiner

WELLS — Jeffrey David Gardiner, 63, of Wells, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Among survivors include his wife, Tammy Gardiner. A private celebration of life will take place at a later date. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Tammy Martin

NEGAUNEE — A celebration of life service for Tammy Martin will be held July 1, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Presque Isle Pavillion. in honor of Tammy's talent and love for baking, desserts along with coffee and punch sill be provided. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in ...

Lou Ann DeGrand

MANISTIQUE — Lou Ann DeGrand, age 68, of Naubinway, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, with her husband by her side. She was born on December 22, 1957, in Manistique, Michigan. Lou Ann was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucy (Gould) Swanson. Lou Ann was raised in the ...