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Patricia L. Dittrich

ESCANABA — Patricia “Patti” Lynn Dittrich, 66, of Hyde, lost her fight with liver cancer on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Patti is survived by her husband of 47 years, Terry Dittrich; children, Cory (Stacy) Dittrich, Kristopher Dittrich, and Jesse (Brittany) Dittrich. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Highland Golf Course from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 12th. The Upper Peninsula Nurses Honor Guard will have services for Patti at 11 a.m. The arrangements are in the care of Crawford Funeral Homes.

Timothy H. LeMire

WINFIELD, Ill. — Timothy Halligan LeMire, age 81, of Winfield, IL passed away on September 4th, 2026 after a brief illness. Tim grew up in Escanaba, MI, as the youngest of Dr. William II and Margaret LeMire’s 4 children. Tim attended Holy Name School in Escanaba and graduated in 1963. He ...

Dennis L. Ketcham

GLADSTONE — Dennis Leon Ketcham, age 72, passed away at Iron Mountain VA Medical Center on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Dennis was born on April 13, 1954, in Gladstone, Michigan, to Edward and Violet (Trenton) Ketcham. He attended Gladstone High School before proudly serving his country in ...

Patrick J. Madden

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Patrick "Pat" Joseph Madden, 60, passed away on Sept. 4, 2026 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Family will receive friends on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A funeral service will follow with military honors at 1:30 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements.

Francis Shepeck

GLADSTONE — Francis "Frank" Shepeck, age 66, of Gladstone passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Patrick J. Madden

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Patrick "Pat" Joseph Madden, 60, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Green Bay, WI. Pat was born on May 25, 1966, in Gladstone, Michigan. He was the child of Douglas and Roseann (Sirola) Madden. Pat graduated from Gladstone Area Schools Class of 1984. Pat enlisted into ...