Archive for January, 2012

Jean Moberg O’Connell

Friday, January 27th, 2012

 
Jean F. Moberg O’Connell, 86, 501 S. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 25, 2012, at Northwoods Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family. 
 
She was born in Escanaba, on July 4, 1925, daughter of Roger and Eva (Moras) Baker.  Jean was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in […]

Donald C. Cline

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

 
Donald C. Cline, 62, 4199 M Rd., Escanaba, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital.
 
He was born on February 7, 1949 in Escanaba, the son of Frank and Mary Sarah (DeGrand) Cline.  Donald was raised in Escanaba and attended St. Anne’s Grade School and Escanaba High School.
 
On May 7, 1972, Donald […]

Sophie Lynn Meshigaud

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

 
Sophie Lynn Meshigaud, infant daughter of Harl Amanda (Lindsey) Meshigaud passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2012 at home. 
 
Sophie was born on October 26, 2011 in Marquette.
 
In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her brothers and sisters, Anthony, Kaitlyn, Tyra, Dustin and Miley Meshigaud; maternal grandparents, Dawn and Chadwick Fox of […]

Francis Gary Petersen

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

 
Francis “Gary” Petersen, 76, 1120 S. 16th St., Escanaba, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital.
 
He was born in Escanaba, son of Ralph and Margaret (Fenlon) Petersen.  Francis attended Temple Grade School and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1953.
 
On September 28, 1957, Francis married Lucille A. Stoykovich at St. […]

Janet M. Lippold

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

 
Our Mother, Janet M. Lippold, was called home on Friday, January 20, 2012 after a brief illness.  With her family by her side, she followed the light to peace and everlasting life with our Lord.
 
Daughter of the later Chester and Natalie (Nelson) Rice, Janet was born at home in Schaffer, MI on August 24, 1933.  […]

Henry VanEnkevort

Friday, January 13th, 2012

 
Henry J. VanEnkevort, 86, 1835 US 2 & 41, Bark River, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Marquette General Hospital.
 
He was born on June 27, 1925 in Bark River, the son of Louis and Clara (Derouin) VanEnkevort.  Henry attended Bark River School.
 
Henry served in the Navy during WWII as a Seabee and was […]

John Stropich

Friday, January 13th, 2012

John Stropich, 82, of Escanaba, MI passed away on January 11, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. 
 
He was born on October 24, 1929 and was the son of Mirko and Mary (Kobasic).  John was united in marriage to the love of his life, Arlene DeMenter on October 1, 1949.
 
John was a […]

Otella Pilon

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Otella Pilon passed away in her sleep surrounded by loved ones on Monday morning, January 9, 2012.
 
She was born in Flat Rock on August 4, 1926, the daughter of Larry and Sarah (Viau) Nelson. 
 
Otella is survived by her children, Linda (Richard) Whipple, Larry (Holly) Pilon, Edward (Lois) Pilon, Gloria (Jim) Martin and Donald (Jeanne) […]

Thomas R. Fredrickson

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

 
Thomas Richard Fredrickson, 73, 1600 S. 30th St. #44, Escanaba, passed away at Bell Memorial Hospital on January 9, 1912.
 
He was born in Chicago on December 22, 1938, the son of Alfred G. and Hilma (Smedberg) Fredrickson.  His family lived in Chicago for three years before moving to Rock, Escanaba, Warren, MI and then back […]

Marilyn Parrett

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

 
Marilyn E. Parrett, 68, 625 N. 20th St., Escanaba, passed away late Sunday evening, January 8th at her son’s home following a brief illness.
 
She was born in Daggett, the daughter of John and Catherine (Buckmasters) Parrett.  Marilyn was raised in Stephenson and attended Stephenson School.  She also resided in Milwaukee and Oconto before moving to […]