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Frank O. “Bud” Sheffer, 84, 817 N. 20th St., Escanaba, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 27, 2009 of an apparent heart attack.
He was born on January 13, 1925 in Brampton, MI, the son of Ray and Edith (Story) Sheffer.  Frank attended Gladstone High School.
Frank served in the Army during World […]

 
Anne A. DeLoughary, 81, 1609 S. 14th St., Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Care Facility in Green B ay, WI.
She was born on December 30, 1927 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of Frederick and Olivia (Camara) Michaud.  Anne attended school in Honolulu, and also in Palcios, TX, […]

 
William R. “Nips” Nelson, 58, 915 3rd Ave. S., Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2009 at Christian Park Village.
He was born on February 25, 1951 in Escanaba, the son of Hugh and Dorothy (Peters) Nelson.  William attended Escanaba schools, graduating from Escanaba High School in 1969.
He worked a variety of jobs throughout […]

 
Robert J. “Jim” Bichler, 83, passed away Sunday evening, November 15, 2009 at Bishop Noa Home.
He was born on August 2, 1926 in Escanaba, the son of Peter and Signa (Anderson) Bichler.  He attended Escanaba High School and furthered his education at Michigan State University. 
Jim enlisted into the Army on October 28, 1944 until […]

 
Virginia Sylvia Slaga, 76, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. 
She was born on March 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL.  Virginia attended St. Francis of Assisi Grade School and Mel High School.
She married Michael Slaga II on April 24, 1976 in Chicago.  Together they enjoyed traveling throughout […]

SAULT STE MARIE - Bruce W. Thunder (Muk-Wah-Day), 25, of Sault Ste. Marie and former Hannahville resident. passed away Nov. 6, 2009, at the War Memorial Hospital in the Sault.
Bruce was born in Escanaba on Jan. 4, 1984, the son of Vernon Thunder Sr. and Barbara Halfaday, both of Hannahville. He attended Soaring Eagle School […]

 
Robert J. Grabowski, 84, 816 N. 20th St., Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.
He was born on December 22, 1924 in Escanaba, the son of Thomas and Georgeanna (Paler) Grabowski.  Robert was raised in Escanaba and graduated from St. Joseph High […]

 
Elaine O. Olsen, 87, 1407 9th Ave. S., Escanaba, passed away peacefully late Saturday evening, October 31, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital with her family at her side following a brief illness.
Elaine was born in Escanaba on February 23, 1922, the daughter of Herman and Alice (Taylor) Erickson.  She graduated from St. Joseph High School […]

 
Mabel A. Cavadeas, 89, former resident of Bark River went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2009.  She passed away at her home in Escanaba surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 16, 1920 in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of Napleon “Poly” and Alice (DeGrave) Jean.  She was their only child.  […]