All Obituaries

Kambria Charlotte Grenfell, age 10, of Neenah, WI, gained her angel wings, Saturday afternoon, September 18,2021 at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI after a 9-month journey fighting Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Kambria was born on August 23, 2011 in Iron Mountain, MI to Jerry and Rachel (Booker) Grenfell on 8/23 at 8:23 p.m. She was currently attending the 5th grade in Neenah, WI. Kambria loved gymnastics and participated in a recreational program at Precision...

Florayda "Sandra" Blea, age 69, of Escanaba, MI, passed away Thursday, September16, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend, WI. She was born April 3, 1952 in Cheyenne, WY. Sandra was raised in Cheyenne and graduated from Central High School in 1971. Following graduation Sandra moved to Fort Collins, CO where she lived until relocating to Escanaba 22 years ago. Sandra was employed at Admiral Gas Station in Escanaba, MI and for the past several years at Issues and Answers...

Gene F. Hebert, age 81, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021 at U.P. Health System – Marquette. He was born on June 10, 1940 in Escanaba, the son of A. Eugene and Hildur (Nielsen) Hebert. Gene was raised in Escanaba and was a 1958 graduate of Escanaba High School. Following graduation, he went on to attend college. Gene returned to Escanaba and joined the family business, Photo Offset Printing, and was employed there until his retirement. Gene married the...

Kathy Ann Irene Vogel, age 71, of 5043 18th Road in Escanaba, MI, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family from complications with COVID-19. She was born on October 2, 1949 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, the daughter of Fred and Marcella (Leisner) Lancour. Kathy was raised in Ford River and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1967. On April 23, 1971 she married Joseph H. Vogel in Escanaba. The couple recently celebrated their 50th wedding...

Diane S. Lippens, age 58, of Escanaba, passed away Friday morning, September 10, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born on July 19, 1963 in Escanaba, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Smith) Lippens. Diane was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1981. She was employed as a CNA for Home Health Care in the Escanaba area for many years. Diane loved animals and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Diane is survived by her daughter,...

James Louis Hermans, age 78, of Escanaba, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1942 in Escanaba, the son of Ray and Beatrice (Lemerand) Hermans. Jim was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1961. Following high school, he attended Northern Michigan University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. In 1966, he began teaching in St. Clair Shores, MI for four years. In...

Charles “Chuck” A. Paavola, age 66, of Gladstone, passed away Saturday evening, August 28, 2021 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on October 19, 1954 in Detroit, MI, the son of Arthur O. and Agnes C. (Franzen) Paavola. Chuck grew up in Detroit, MI until the family moved to Florida. They lived in Florida for a while before settling in Gladstone. He was employed as a woods worker and would also help his mother and sister with odd-jobs. Chuck enjoyed...

Janet A. Gasman, age 87, formerly of Escanaba, MI, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021 at Country Villa Assisted Living in Freedom, WI. Janet was born on November 20, 1933 in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of the late Gunnar and Anna Nelson. She met the love of her life, Bill Gasman (The Tootsie Roll Man) and they were married at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Escanaba. They were proud parents of two sons, Kevin and Mike. Janet’s passions were a love of photography and...

David Allen Moberg, age 68, of Escanaba, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 3, 1952 in Escanaba, the son of John H. and Jean F. (Baker) Moberg. David was raised in Escanaba and was a 1971 graduate of Escanaba High School. Following graduation, David worked in the trades as a heavy equipment operator until 1992 when he began truck driving. He was employed by deBoer Trucking of Stevens Point, WI as a long hall trucker and would often travel out west for...

Carol Flath, formerly of Escanaba, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 in Little Falls, Minn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a full obituary will be forthcoming.