All Obituaries

Michael J. Fitzpatrick of Manistique, MI, age 76, passed away on April 20, 2026, at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, Manistique, MI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced soon.

Irene Elizabeth Steen Worley, 93, died on April 15, 2026, in Manistique, MI. She is survived by her five children, Christine (Peter Hood) Worley, Gretchen Worley, Johanna (Richard Ekstrom) Worley, Rob (Gisele) Worley, and Peter (Jill) Worley; and many grandchildren and her sister, Sonja (Charlie) Blomster. She was preceded in death in 2016 by her husband of 63 years, Robert C. (Bob) Worley. Irene was born on July 24, 1932, in Ludington, Michigan, to Reverend Otto H. Steen and Signy Svendsen ...

Kenneth Wallace Carlson, age 97, of Wells, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at Christian Park Healthcare Center under the compassionate care of OSF Hospice. Ken was born on April 30, 1928, in Ford River, Michigan, to Carl and Anna (Pearson) Carlson. He graduated from Escanaba High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War, serving from October 4, 1950, until his honorable discharge on July 5, ...

Bernard Gene “Bud” DiPuma, age 82, of Bark River, MI, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born on October 3, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois, Bud was the son of Bernard Charles and Jean C. (Franzene) DiPuma. During high school, he played for the first rock n roll band in Rockford, “The Rhythm Kings” and graduated from Rockford East High School in 1961. Bud went on to earn his business degree from Northern Illinois University in 1965. Soon ...

Edwin Joseph Peacock, age 97, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Bishop Noa Home. He was born on March 18, 1929, in Hulbert, Michigan, the son of Edwin Stephen and Alice Louise (Kropp) Peacock. Ed graduated from Rapid River High School and went on to further his education at Bay de Noc Community College, later earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Michigan University. An accomplishment that reflected his lifelong dedication to learning and ...

Gary A. Lundberg, age 78, of Grand Blanc, MI passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Grand Blanc. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

Rest now, your task on Earth is over. Your spirit lives on in all of us. Mark “Markie” Charles Emery Jr., lovingly known as “Markie,” passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 36. Markie was born on May 12, 1989, and grew up in Escanaba, MI, spending many of his younger summers in Baraga, MI. He graduated from Escanaba High School in 2008 and later attended Bay College, where he studied Computer Technology. As a young boy, Markie ran wild with his brothers, ...

Vladlen Surgutskov, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on March 31, 2026. He was born on August 19, 1940, in Barabash, Russia. He pursued higher education at the University in Moscow. After graduating, he moved to Kiev, Ukraine, where he married his wife Nelya and built a loving family. In 2007, he and Nelya moved to the United States to be closer to their daughter Marina. Vladlen enjoyed fishing most of all and reading books. He had a calm, sweet ...

Thomas Curtis Gafner, 89, of Escanaba (formerly of Lake Bluff and Palmetto, FL), passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 at Sunnyview Assisted Living in Gladstone. Born on April 12, 1936, in Escanaba, Tom was the son of Emil and Alice (Curtis) Gafner. He grew up in Escanaba, where he attended school before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged on March 31, 1961, after four years of service. On May 19, 1956, Tom married the love of his life, the ...

Daniel Lynn Mosier, age 80, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, at the home of his son, Dan Mosier, in Rockford, Michigan, surrounded by family. Dan was born on December 27, 1945, in Escanaba, Michigan, and was raised in Rapid River, Michigan. Dan proudly served his country after being drafted as an infantryman in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In recognition of his bravery and ...