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Marian VanDrese

GLADSTONE — Marian A. (Page) VanDrese, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone, surrounded by family. Marian was born on May 30, 1935, in Spalding, Michigan. She graduated from Powers High School in 1953. She was an excellent student, finishing as the Salutatorian of her graduating class. On November 5, 1955, she married Leonard VanDrese. They were married for more than 68 years and shared a lifetime of precious memories. In 1959, they built a home in Soo Hill and began raising their family. Marian stayed home with their children ...

Betty LaVigne

BARK RIVER — Betty J. LaVigne, 81, of Bark River, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 15, 2026 at her home. Betty was born on June 11, 1944 in Escanaba, daughter of John and Yvonne (Beauchamp) Gallagher. She attended Holy Name High School and graduated in 1962. On July 25, ...

Todd Kutzera

UNIONTOWN, Ohio — Todd Joseph Kutzera, age 54, of Uniontown, passed away at home on May 12, 2026. Born on December 25, 1971, Todd will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his work, and the many lives he touched throughout his life. Todd is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Jessica; daughter, Morgan; and sons, Zachary and Brody; grandmother, Lucille Emerick; sisters, Debbie Kutzera (Dennis) and Belinda Zack (Mike); brother, Jeff Kutzera (Nancy); brother-in-law, Tom Letkiewicz (Kelsey); sister-in-law, Jodi Letkiewicz (Tori) as well as numerous nieces and nephews and ...

Bill Hebert

NAHMA — Memorial service for Bill Hebert, Nahma, who passed away on Feb 6, 2026 will be at Moss Lake Cemetery on Saturday May 23rd at 3:00 p.m. A meal and fellowship at the Isabella Community Hall in will follow.

Jimmie Chase

Jimmie Lee Chase, 88, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home in Harbor Tower on May 11, 2026, in Escanaba, Michigan. He was born on November 14, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in the Escanaba area. Jimmie dedicated many years of service to the City of Escanaba as a ...

Elaine Demeuse

Elaine A. Demeuse, age 103 of Perkins, Michigan passed away peacefully April 30, 2026 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida surrounded by her family. Family will receive friends on Monday May 18th from 11am - 1pm at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Elaine’s life will follow at 2 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Elaine will be laid to rest in the Perkins Cemetery. Elaine’s faith, compassion and gentle strength will live on through her daughter, ...