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Obituaries

Donald J. Cousineau

ESCANABA — Donald J. Cousineau, 94, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. He was born in Escanaba on November 22, 1928, the son of James and Bertha (Roberts) Cousineau. Donald graduated from Escanaba High School in 1947. On, ...

Lorraine M. Wos

LANSING — Lorraine M. Wos, age 72, died Oct 21, 2023 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan surrounded by her immediate loving family. She fought courageously but with dignity her two year diagnosis of ALS. She was born December 29, 1950, two months premature and 40 minutes after her twin ...

Penney Phyllis Gierke

FAIRPORT — Penney Phyllis Gierke, 76, of Fairport, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023 in the care of Hospice at the Medical Care Facility in Manistique. She was born March 29, 1947 in Escanaba into the family of Mayme and Howard Gierke of Fairport. She was ...

Dale T. Gibson

GLADSTONE — Dale T. Gibson, age 91, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. Listed among those surviving is his loving wife, Patti. A full obituary will be forthcoming and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral ...

Charles ‘Chuck’ Valind

GALLATIN, Tenn. — Charles “Chuck” Valind of Gallatin, Tenn. passed away on October 21, 2023 at age 75 after a valiant battle with several health issues. Chuck grew up in Escanaba, Mich. and proudly served our country with the U.S. Army, earning the rank of sergeant. After an honorable ...

James David Cologna

NORWAY — James David Cologna, 89, of Norway, passed away early Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at Evergreen Meadows Assisted Living in Norway. He was born on December 8, 1933 in Norway, Mich., son of Alphonse and Isabelle (Duby) Cologna. James graduated from Norway High School in 1952 then ...