RAPID RIVER — Donald Albert Gardner, age 91, of Rapid River, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at his home. Donald was born April 20, 1935, in Wells, MI and was the son of Alphonse and Marie (Thomas) Gardner. At age 17 he moved to Flint, MI where he was a working machine. His day job ...

GWINN, MI – Ruth Ann McNamee, a woman whose life was a rhythmic blend of service, music, and family, has gone to be with the Lord and reunited with her Husband of 48 years, Patrick McNamee. A Life of Rhythm and Harmony Ruth was perhaps best known to her community as the heartbeat of the ...

ESCANABA — Jimmie Chase of Escanaba, MI, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at his home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

GLADSTONE — Patrick "Pat" Rudden, age 75, of Gladstone passed away at home on Monday, May 11, 2026. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 16 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM. A complete obituary will ...

ESCANABA — Raymond George Phillips, Jr., age 78, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at UP Health System–Marquette. Raymond was born on October 30, 1947, in Escanaba, to Raymond, Sr. and Lucy (Hurkmans) Phillips. He graduated from Escanaba High School and later ...

MARQUETTE — Jacqueline (Robin) LaVallee died on September 14, 2025 in her home in Marquette, Michigan. The LaValle, Grondin and Vaughn families will hold a burial service for Robin on Saturday, May 30, 2026, 12 noon, at the St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Cemetery in St. Ignace, Michigan. A ...