Archive for August, 2010

Donald F. Shannon

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

 
Donald F. Shannon, 80, W 4084 County Rd 388, Powers, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, August 24, 2010.
He was born in Escanaba on October 20, 1929, the son of Irving and Elizabeth (Beatson) Shannon.
Donald served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954.  He was […]

Mary A. Young

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

 
Mary A. Young, 80, 316 S. 14th St., Escanaba, passed away at the home of her daughter on Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Carney.
She was born on May 11, 1930 in Escanaba, the daughter of Chauncy and Margaret (Desmond) Besson.  Mary attended Escanaba Area Schools.
On June 16, 1947, Mary married Levy H. Young in Muskegon, […]

George S. Shafer

Friday, August 20th, 2010

George S. Shafer, 97, Brampton, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at the Jacobetti Center in Marquette.
In keeping with Mr. Schafer’s wishes, there will be no public services.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family with arrangements.

Leona M. “Fee” Chouinard

Friday, August 20th, 2010

 
Leona M.  “Fee” Chouinard, 89, of 1401 North 23rd St., Lot 23, Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at Christian Park Health Care Center. 
She was born on November 26, 1920 in Detroit , the daughter of Aldrict and Dorena (Laforest) Therrien.   She attended Flat Rock School.
Leona married Richard Cousineau in 1942; he […]

Russell C. Crawford

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Russell C. Crawford, 56, Bark River, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at his home of natural causes.
He was born on January 17, 1954 in Lexington, MI.  Russell graduated from Ewen High School in 1972.
Russell served in the U.S. Army for three years and was stationed in Germany.
He worked in the woods as a […]

Jane M. Stenfors

Monday, August 16th, 2010

 
BARK RIVER - Jane Marie Stenfors, 41, of 3854 K Road, Bark River (Ford River), passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 14, 2010, at her home, following a seven-year illness with cancer.
Jane was born in Escanaba on Aug. 15, 1968, the daughter of Walter and Theresa (LaCasse) Flath.
She attended Escanaba Public Schools, graduating in 1987. She […]

Walter J. Wicklund

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

 
Walter J. Wicklund, Jr., 82, 6041 I Rd., Escanaba, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 10, 2010 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.
He was born on August 3, 1928 in Escanaba, the son of Walter J. and Rangchild (Carlson) Wicklund.  Walter graduated from Escanaba High School in 1947.
Walter served in the U.S. Army during […]

Sharon L. Weber

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

 
Sharon L. Weber, 71, 721 S. 14th St., Escanaba passed away early Tuesday morning, August 10, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Ishpeming on August 20, 1938, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Gustafson) Girard.  Sharon was raised in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in 1957. 
On January 18, 1958, Sharon […]

Irene Gorenchan

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

 
Irene D. Gorenchan, 89, 2415 5th Ave. S., Escanaba, passed away Friday morning, July 30, 2010 at Christian Park Health Care Center where she lived for 3 ½ years with her husband, John, who preceded her in death on March 4, 2010.
She was born on May 2, 1921 in Gladstone, the daughter of Joseph and […]

Mae Erickson

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

 
Mae Erickson, 94, Bark River, passed away Wednesday morning, July 28, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.  She was a resident of Sunny View Assisted Living in Flat Rock for the past six months.
She was born on March 12, 1916 in Escanaba, the daughter of Julius and Celia (Simon) Flath.  Mae attended the Ford […]