OWOSSO — Mrs. Marian Grace Durman Parks, 96, peacefully departed this life on April 13, 2025. Born on November 11, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan, Marian was the eldest daughter of Dr. Donald C. and Mrs. Nora Mills Durman. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School and went on to attend Albion ...

SCHAFFER — Veteran and Patriot George Potvin, 79, of Schaffer, (Ten Mile Creek area), passed away on December 8, 2024 at St. Vincents Hospital in Green Bay. George was a widely known and respected blacksmith and artist of numerous other artistic disciplines, including bladesmithing. His ...

ESCANABA — Wes Nygaard, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Among survivors are his husband, Peter LeBay of Escanaba and his mother, Fay F. Nygaard of Escanaba. A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, April 26 at New Life ...

ROCK, Mich. — Gerald Michael “Mike” Kanerva, age 84, of Rock passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at his home in Rock. His loving wife Virgie Kanerva is listed among the surviving family. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 26 from noon until ...

BARK RIVER — Margaret Esther Kobasic of Bark River, Michigan, age 81, passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

GLADSTONE — Mary Lucinda (Cindie) Johnston passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 16, surrounded by her family. Cindie was born to Everette and Frances Johnston on February 18, 1938 in Escanaba. She lived first on a poultry farm that her parents operated near Valentine Creek in Garden. ...