Archive for August, 2011

Shawna L. Gerdeen

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

 
Shawna L. Gerdeen, 26, 427 S. 15th St., Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born on May 29, 1985 in Escanaba, daughter of Kevin D. and Jackie (Balthazore) Gerdeen.  Shawna attended Escanaba schools and then James R. Fitzharris High School, graduating valedictorian in 2003.  She later earned […]

Barbara J. Kennedy

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

 
Barbara J. Kennedy, 78, Escanaba, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011 at Christian Park Village.
She was born on August 18, 1933 in New Castle, Indiana to Edward W. and Iona Lucille (Gudwin) Shoop.  Barbara graduated from New Castle Senior High School in 1951, and attended New Castle Business College.
Barbara worked for Chrystler Corporation […]

John M. Cousineau

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

 
John M. Cousineau, 79, 6997 G.75 Lane, Escanaba, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital after a lengthy illness with cancer.
He was born on January 18, 1932 in Escanaba, the son of Fred and Mary (Roberts) Cousineau.  John attended St. Anne’s Grade School and then graduated from Escanaba High School in […]

Peter H. Keshick, Jr.

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

 
Peter H. Keshick, Jr., 71, resident of Hannahville, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 following a lengthy illness at Emmons Adult Foster Care in Bark River.
He was born on May 8, 1940 in Hannahville, the son of Peter and Hazel (Williams) Keshick, Sr.  Peter attended school in Bark River.
At a young age, Peter enlisted […]

Vieno H. “Vi” Heirman

Friday, August 26th, 2011

 
Vieno H. “Vi” Heirman, 96, 2916 3rd Ave. S., Escanaba, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2011 at Bishop Noa Home.
She was born on March 23, 1915 in Baltic, MI, the daughter of Alpe and Anna Pirhonen.
In 1936, Vieno earned a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Northern State Teacher’s College.
On July 1, 1939, Vieno […]

MaryAnn J. Steede

Friday, August 26th, 2011

 
Mary Ann J. Steede, 96, 2900 3rd Ave S., Escanaba, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2010 at Bishop Noa Home.
She was born on May 14, 1915 in Northland, MI, the daughter of Johannes “John” A. and Dilia I. (Douis) Hurkmans.  Mary Ann attended Northland School.  She lived in Northland for 42 years before moving […]

Sally L. Yavorski

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Sally L. Yavorski, 73, 3126 6th Ave S., Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Among her survivors include a son, John (Sheryl) Yavorski of Escanaba.
With respect to Sally’s wishes, there will be no services.
The Crawford Funeral Home are assisting the Yavorski family.

Gregory P. Begovac

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

 
ESCANABA - Gregory P. Begovac, 60, of 301 S. 12th St., Escanaba, passed away late Friday evening, Aug. 12, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital.Greg was born in Marquette on Dec. 29, 1950, the son of Joseph and Ada (Fitzgerald) Begovac Sr. He was raised in Trenary and graduated from Trenary High School in 1969. He […]

Clifford L. Guenette

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

 
Clifford L. Guenette, 69, 2019 17th Rd., Bark River, passed away on Thursday evening, August 11, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital following a lengthy illness with CHF.
He was born on February 1, 1942 in Escanaba, son to Albert and Jeanette (Vailliencourt) Guenette Sr.  Clifford attended Bark River Harris School and Holy Name High School.
Clifford served […]

Bette J. Simons

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

 
Bette J. Simons, 89, 1204 S. 14th St., Escanaba, passed away early Monday morning, August 8, 2011 at the Veterans Adminitration in Iron Mountain.
She was born on October 5, 1921 in Escanaba, the daughter to Owen E. and Minnie R. (Bryant) Boyle.  Bette graduated from Escanaba High School in 1939 and earned her teachers degree […]