All Obituaries

Paul J. Marks, age 51, passed away Friday afternoon, July 16, 2021 at UP Health System - Marquette. He was born on June 11, 1970 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of George William and Phyllis (Fitzgerald) Marks. Paul was a graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School in Anna, IL. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army Reserves in Fort Lewis, WA, where he also did his basic training. Following basic training, he served as a cook. Paul graduated with honors as a sharpshooter. In 2018, Paul...

James “Jim” Edward Buckland, age 79, of Cornell, MI, passed away Wednesday evening, July 14, 2021 at home in Cornell. He was born on October 6, 1941 in Escanaba, the son of Carl Iver and Bertha Jane (Wilson) Buckland. Jim was raised in Escanaba and was a 1960 graduate of Escanaba High School. He then was drafted into the U.S. Army on September 7, 1960 and served in Fort Carson, CO until he was honorably discharged on September 6, 1962. He married the former Rosemary LaVigne on...

The family of Susan Dale (Wood) Taylor announces with great sorrow her passing on July 10, 2021. She was born October 2, 1946 in Lapeer, Michigan and resided in Rapid River, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Gene Taylor. She is survived by her children, Carrie (Dan) Fiske, Nicole (Joseph) Martin, Bert (Evelyn) DeNise, and Amy (Tom) Lauscher; her beloved grandchildren, Dan Fiske, Adrian Fiske, Chelsea Fiske, Nicholas Martin, Jaymes Martin, Alexandra DeNise, Stephan...

Lisa Seymour, age 56, of Wells, passed away Saturday morning, July 10, 2021 at her home in Wells. Memorial services are being planned for a later date. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.  

Elma V. Thinglum, 102, of Escanaba, passed away Thursday morning, July 8, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born Jan. 24, 1919 in Ensign, daughter of Hugo and Sofia (Hendrickson) Lundquist. Elma was raised and attended school in Ensign through the eighth grade. The former Elma Lundquist married Edmund (Ed) Thinglum July 10, 1943 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba and he preceded her in death Feb. 23, 2002. Elma had various jobs during her lifetime, including 13...

Ruth Ann Hansen, 60, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Ruth was born on April 16, 1961 in Muskegon, MI, the daughter of Doris Hansen and Lawrence Hansen. Ruth's most precious gift in life was her children and grandchildren. She dedicated most of her life to raising 5 children and loving six grandchildren. Ruth absolutely adored the beaches in Hawaii that she enjoyed with her husband, William...

Timothy C. Noble, age 78, of Rapid River (Stonington), passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 6, 2021 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on July 20, 1943 in Highland Park, MI, the son of William and Eleanor (Christianson) Noble. Tim was a 1961 graduate of Cooley High School in Detroit, MI. Following high school, Tim served in the Michigan National Guard. He then worked at MichCon Gas Company for a few years before relocating to Stonington in 1968. Tim was employed as a...

Dale Francis LeDuc, age 70, of Escanaba, passed away early Thursday morning, July 1, 2021 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on February 28, 1951 in Escanaba, the son of Leonard and Irene (Harrison) LeDuc. Dale was raised in Escanaba where he also graduated from high school. Following graduation, Dale was employed by Harnischfeger Corporation for a few years. He then worked as an industrial welder with various companies until his retirement. Dale greatly enjoyed...

Richard Allen Patrick, age 53, of Gladstone, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at U.P. Health System – Marquette. He was born on May 28, 1968 in Shelby, Mich., the son of Charles Patrick and Dorene Hill. Richard graduated from high school and went on to attend college for two years. Throughout his career, Richard was an industrial welder and travelled around the U.S. working on bridges and high-rises. He later relocated to the Upper Peninsula, settling in Gladstone, and has been...

Judith (Judy) M. Johnson, age 82, of Rock, MI, passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021, at Maplecrest Manor Assisted Living in Ripon, WI. She was born on January 19, 1939, in Rock, MI, the daughter of Maini and Signe (Ericksen) Halmeoja. Judy was raised and attended school in Rock, where she was a graduate of Rock High School. The former Judith Halmeoja married Paul E. Johnson on October 18, 1958, at Faith Lutheran Church in Rock, and he preceded her in death on February 26, 2011. The...