ESCANABA - Daniel Lee Demeuse, 79, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday evening, January 11, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Daniel is survived by his children, Greg Demeuse, Todd Demeuse, Becky (Nick) Walker, Scott (Gerri) Demeuse, and Cory (Kayla) Demeuse. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 24th from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Highland Golf Club, 3011 US-2, Escanaba, MI 49829. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the Demeuse family.
BARK RIVER - Christopher Lee Deverney, 56, of Bark River, went to the spirit world on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1969 in Rhinelander, WI, son of Lawrence Purcell and Cecilia Deverney. Chris was a tribal member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Natives. He was ...
GLADSTONE - David A. Scott, 63, of Gladstone, formerly of Kingsford and Iron Mountain, MI. passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at Town House Assisted Living. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.
ROCKFORD, IL - Jean Ruth Myrsten Abruzzo, 94, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home in Rockford, Illinois. Born in Escanaba on July 13, 1931 to Elsie (Johnson) Myrsten and Gust Myrsten. Survivors include her three children, five grandchildren, sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Grace Funeral & Cremation Services.
ESCANABA - Nancy Bernadette (McGee) Gilbert, aged 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Family will receive friends on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 12 noon to 2 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Funeral services will begin at 2 PM with Pastor Ben Ramthun officiating and a luncheon will follow in the church hall. Nancy will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery in Escanaba. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Gilbert family.
ESCANABA - Ellen Kay Johnson, age 70, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River, Michigan while surrounded by family. Ellen was born on January 18, 1955, in Escanaba, the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Scott) Gustafson. She ...
