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Marlene G. Robinson

ESCANABA — Marlene G. Robinson, 93, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning, March 19, 2026 at her home. She was born on August 7, 1932 in Wilson, MI, daughter to Mose and Lena (DeGrave) Lanaville. Marlene was raised in Wilson and has resided in Escanaba since ...

Errol Sagataw

WILSON — Errol “Marty” Sagataw, 70, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home of natural causes. He was born on September 10, 1955 in Neenah, WI, son to Edgar Roy and Charlotte Mae (Williams) Sagataw. Marty was raised in Wisconsin and attended school at Winneconne Central. Marty proudly served in the United States Marines until his honorable discharge. On December 19, 1997, Marty married Cheryl R. Dunlop in Minneapolis. Together, they were blessed with three daughters. Marty worked for many years at the Island Resort and Casino in the ...

Donald J. Webber

BARK RIVER — Donald J. Webber, 87, Bark River, MI, passed away at Christian Park Village in Escanaba, MI on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with his wife of 61 years, Rose Ann, by his side. He was born February 5, 1939, in Spalding Township, MI, to Joseph and Leona (Kregelka) Webber. Donald ...

Leona May Williams

ESCANABA — Leona May Williams, 96, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 6, 1929, in Dollarville, Michigan, Leona was the beloved daughter of Samuel and Laurena (Gilroy) Huntley. She grew up in the ...

Betty Luetta Schaner

ESCANABA — Betty Luetta Schaner, age 82, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully Friday, March 13, 2026 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born on April 23, 1943, in Wilson, Michigan, to Harvey and Marcella (Olson) Kasbohm. She grew up in a large and lively ...

James (Jim) Lee Gauthier

James (Jim) Lee Gauthier, 64, of Escanaba, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2026. Jim was born on March 9, 1962 in Manistique, Mich. and lovingly raised by his parents Allen and Sally Gauthier in Hyde. Jim graduated from Escanaba High School in 1980. A man of quiet strength ...