All Obituaries

David Paul Buckland, age 82, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday evening March 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1944, in Escanaba, the son of Carl and Bertha Buckland. David grew up in Cornell, attended Escanaba High School, where he played football and graduated in1962. David also went to college at Northern Michigan University in Marquette and received a Mechanics degree. The former David Buckland married the former Joan Dawson on March 14, 1964, in Escanaba. ...

Lewis L.  Lundberg, 88, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Lewis retired after a very successful career in Naval Aviation, which took him from Indianapolis to Lakehurst, NJ and finally to the Pentagon where he earned the Distinguished Public Service Award (the highest honor the Navy can bestow upon a civilian).   Born in Burton, Michigan on June 30, 1937, he spent his summers at the family homestead in Rapid River, Michigan where he was ...

Sheila Marie Fleury, age 58, of Escanaba, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. Born December 21, 1967, in Detroit, MI, Sheila was the beloved daughter of Bernard and Emily (Mauhar) Burch. She grew up in Gladstone and graduated from Gladstone High School in 1986, forming friendships that would remain some of the most cherished relationships of her life. Sheila had a vibrant spirit and a strong work ethic that carried her across the country and into ...

Debbie “Ms. Deb” Humbert, 74, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. Born on June 23, 1951, in Manistique, Michigan, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Harris and Dorothy (Leivdal) Humbert. She moved with her family to Escanaba at the age of twelve. Debbie graduated from Escanaba High School and soon found her life’s calling in early childhood education. For 50 remarkable years, she dedicated herself ...

Carol Jean (Johnson) Rinne, age 88, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at UP Health System–Marquette. Carol was born on September 26, 1937, in Republic, Michigan, to Esther Jennie and Waino Bernard Johnson. An only child, she grew up on the family farm surrounded by chickens, dairy cows, barn cats, and always a dog. Carol had a lifelong love for dogs and cows. She graduated from Republic High School in 1955. Carol and her parents later moved to ...

Wayne Walter Peterson, 79, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away on February 24, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with his loving family by his side. Born on December 17, 1946, in Menominee, Michigan, to Walter and Lois (Gibbs) Peterson, Wayne grew up with a natural curiosity about how things worked. He graduated from Escanaba High School and went on to earn his degree in Engineering from Michigan Technological College. What began as a career in broadcast evolved into a ...

Judith Dawn Pomeroy, of Rapid River, passed away on February 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Judith was born on February 28, 1953, alongside her twin brother, Joel, to Oswald and Dawn Hansen. She grew up in a large and loving family where her siblings became her lifelong best friends. Judy lived a full and meaningful life. She spent her life dedicated to teaching, a career that was truly her passion. She devoted 28 years to the Escanaba School System, ...

Frank William Ross, 79, of Trenary, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. Born March 30, 1946, in Munising, Michigan, to Frank and Doris (Whitman) Ross, and they moved to Flint when Frank was at a young age.  At just 19 years old, Frank began his career with the CSX Railroad as a “write up man” for the train cars until his retirement.  After retirement, he returned to Trenary and lived in the Trenary ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margaret Ann Denesha, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife, who left us peacefully on February 21, 2026. Born on April 23, 1945, she was a proud graduate of Escanaba High School, Class of 1963.  She carried the strength and resilience of her generation throughout her life; a woman who was fierce, kind, and by her own admission, wonderfully stubborn.  Those qualities shaped the way she loved: boldly, loyally, and with her ...

Dorothy J. Witkowski, age 93, of Gladstone, MI passed on Tuesday February 17, 2026 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born March 24, 1932 in Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Jerome and Irene (Supernand) Wright.  She was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School with the Class of 1951.  On August 1, 1953 she was united in marriage to Joseph R. Witkowski.  Dorothy and Joseph were happily married for 64 years.  He preceded her in death on December 5, 2017. Dorothy ...