Jon E. Mitchell, 44, 1309 Ludington St., #202, Escanaba, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born on November 15, 1966 in Livonia, MI, the son of Gregory Mitchell and Sandra Douglas.
Jon was employed with Thompson Shores Printing in Ann Arbor before relocating to Escanaba 16 years ago. He […]
Ingrid Theresa Klotz, 55, 5149 27.5 Rd., Gladstone, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2011 at her home following an illness with cancer.
She was born on May 3, 1956 in Escanaba, the daughter to Alaric Ingmar and Mildred Mary Theresa (Kossow) Castor.
Following high school, Ingrid attended college and earned two Associate of Applied Science […]
Carey Lynn (Herioux) DuBord, 38, 644 Morris Ave., Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from complications following childbirth.
She was born on July 8, 1973 in Romulus, MI, and was lovingly raised by her parents, Norbert and Shirley (Pepin) Herioux. At a young age, her family moved to Schaffer and later lived […]
Leonard “Jake” Ford, 75, passed away on Thursday evening, July 22, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
He was born and raised in Escanaba and lived here all of his life. Leonard attended St. Joseph High School.
He served in the Army from 1959 until 1961 and later joined the National Guard for 20 years.
On January […]
Kevin D. Gerdeen, 49, 224 N. 15th St., Escanaba, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Marquette General Hospital.
He was born on September 24, 1961 in Escanaba, the son of Bernhardt Peterson and and Viola Shepard. Kevin was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School.
On September 22, 1984, Kevin married Jackie Balthazore […]
WILSON - Zachary Paul Halfaday (Wagoosh), 20, of N15417 Cedarview Dr., Wilson, passed away late Thursday evening, June 30, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital from a blood disorder that caused his blood to clot.
Zachary was born in Escanaba on Jan. 1, 1991, the son of Norman Paul and Tammy Halfaday. He attended Hannahville School and […]
BARK RIVER - Antone “Tony” Zemba, 92, of 1205 U.S. Highway 2 & 41, Bark River, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Emmons Foster Care Home in Bark River.
Tony was born in Bagley, Mich., on July 18, 1918, the son of John and Mary (Dylong) Zimba.
He attended the Adams School in Nadeau. […]
ESCANABA - Doris R. DeGrand, 87, of 4526 12th Road, Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital.
Doris was born Jan. 14, 1924, in Escanaba, the daughter of Robart and Esther (Turnwall) Kositzke. She received her G.E.D. from Escanaba High School and was a lifelong resident of Escanaba.
Doris enjoyed reading, knitting […]
Frank Bezine, 85, 1226 Old Hwy 2 & 41, Bark River, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2011 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ching Bezine of Bark River.
In keeping with Frank’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.
The Crawford Funeral Homes assisted the Bezine family.
Michelle M. Switzer, 59, 901 2nd Ave. S., Apt. 102, Escanaba, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2011 at her home in Escanaba of natural causes.
She was born on August 12, 1951 in Escanaba, the daughter of Orrie and Bertha (Creten) Switzer. She attended Holy Name High School and graduated from Gladstone High School in […]
