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 ...

BARK RIVER — Harriet Katherine Hider, 94, of Bark River, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River. Among survivors include her son, Gary Hider of Ford River. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

David Alan Thayer of Garden, Michigan, lost his four-year battle with cancer. Born in Flint, MI on February 20, 1953, he died peacefully in his sleep at his residence on May 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold “John” and Delores “Geri” Thayer. He is survived by his ...