All Obituaries

Malven L. Thomma, age 90, of Escanaba, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 21, 2020 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on August 9, 1930 in Escanaba, the son of Matthew and Marvel (Boyd) Thomma. Malven was raised and attended school in Escanaba where he was a 1948 graduate of Escanaba High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1949 and served his country until he was called home in 1950 when his dad was dying. Malven married the former Lois Ann Peterson...

Robert E. Jeffries, age 95, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2020 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a full obituary will be forthcoming.

Jeanne M. Roberts, age 91, of Escanaba, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. She was born on December 17, 1928 in Calumet, MI, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Blom) Olsen. Jeanne was raised in the Marquette area and was a 1946 graduate of Graveraet High School in Marquette. She went on to further her education at Northern Michigan University where she received her B.A. and Master’s Degree. The former Jeanne Olsen married Clyde Roberts on August 5,...

David W. Dennis, age 66, of Rock, MI, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home. He was born October 8, 1954 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Earl W. and Marilyn (Murphy) Dennis, Jr. Dave grew up in Ann Arbor and later worked for Corrigan Moving and Storage – also located in Ann Arbor. He moved to Rock in 1996. Dave loved the outdoors, was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed watching the birds. David William Dennis is survived by his mother, Marilyn Dennis of Rock; two sisters,...

Lora Ella Lund, age 75, of Escanaba, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. Private family services are being planned. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. 

Barbara J. Erickson, age 62, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2020 at Helping Hands Adult Foster Care Home in Escanaba. She was born on May 30, 1958 in Escanaba, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Johnson) Erickson. Barbara attended the Kennedy School for Handicapped Children (her parents were founding members). She enjoyed spending time and going to camp in Perkins. Barbara was a kind and loving person who loved nature. She was employed for many years at Lakestate...

Frank Raymond Jamison, 82, of Kalamazoo, Mich., passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a full obituary will be forthcoming.

John William “JP” Paulsen from Belleville MI passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 after a battle with cancer. John was born on September 1, 1955 to Lewis “Jack” Paulsen and Marion C. Paulsen in Chicago, IL. John is a 1973 graduate from Belleville High School and worked for over 40 years as a heavy machinery operator for the Edward C Levy Company in Dearborn, MI. John is survived by his father, Lewis Paulsen and step-mother Margaret Paulsen; his...

Carol Jean Elizabeth Flaminio, age 75, of Gladstone, passed away Friday morning, October 9, 2020 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born on February 17, 1945 in Ishpeming, MI, the daughter of Tobias Johnson and Lydia Lindberg. Carol was raised on the family farm in Rock and was a graduate of Negaunee High School. For many years, Carol lived in the Escanaba and Gladstone area. She was very proud of her Finnish heritage. Carol’s grandparent’s immigrated from Finland and...

Marlena Lonchar, age 27, of Escanaba, passed away Thursday evening, October 8, 2020 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and a full obituary will be forthcoming.