All Obituaries

Ronald E. Kern, age 72, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette after a courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. His wife and son were beside him at his final breath. Ron was born on September 12, 1949 in Wauwautosa, WI, the son of Walter and Edna (DesJardin) Kern. Growing up, he worked alongside his siblings at his mother’s family-owned Mueller’s Pizza Restaurant. In 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Army....

Sylvia N. Kitchekeg, age 86, of Escanaba, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 16, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Kline) Rosene. The former Sylvia Rosene married Faron Kitchekeg and he preceded her in death. Sylvia was a proud homemaker and cared for her family. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Escanaba. Sylvia is survived by son, Charles (Trina) Kitchekeg of Escanaba; daughter,...

Ann Arlene Lahti, age 85, of 2931 West Maple Ridge 37th Road in Rock, passed away Friday evening, October 15, 2021 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born on July 25, 1936 in Ontonagon, MI, the daughter of Leonard and Elma (Beck) Piippo. Ann was raised in Ontonagon and was a graduate of Ontonagon High School. Following graduation, she moved to Livonia, MI. The former Ann Piippo married Ervin “Ed” Lahti on May 12, 1956 in Detroit, MI and he preceded her in death on...

Paul David Dibble, age 63, of Escanaba, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1957 in Springfield, OH the son of Herman and Georgia (Archie) Dibble. Paul was raised and attended school in Ohio. He was employed by Downing Jet Manufacturing and also installed sprinkler systems. Paul relocated to the Upper Peninsula in 1999 and worked as a locksmith in the area. He was a member of the Ford River Community Chapel and enjoyed the outdoors –...

James F. McPherson, age 83, of Gladstone, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born on August 12, 1938 in Gladstone, the son of Bert and Helen (Latimer) McPherson. James spent almost his entire life in Gladstone and was a deeply connected member of the community. He grew up along with his sister, Linn, and brothers, Dave and Tom, on the east side of town. After marrying the former Lois Anderson on October 21, 1961, the young couple moved to...

Bonnie L. Bauerle, age 93, of Escanaba, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba with her family by her side. Family funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Willard, OH at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Lakeside Chautauqua in Lakeside, OH, www.lakesideohio.com.

Jeanette Peltier (nee Roth) passed peacefully on Saturday afternoon, October 9, 2021.  Family and friends wished her goodbye while sharing fond memories and funny stories. Jan was born in Cadott, Wisconsin on November 6, 1926.  She was a farm girl at heart who preferred walking barefoot while enjoying the feel of dirt between her toes.  Jan looked forward to her many trips to the farm, where she visited her beloved family and relatives. Upon graduation from the University of...

Mary Margaret (LaCarte) Hebert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, in-law, and friend, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at the home she raised her five children in, surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born in Escanaba, MI on June 21, 1945 and attended Escanaba Public Schools. She was an avid figure skater and met her husband, Joe, at the rink when they were in junior high. Upon graduation, Joe and Mary got married and moved downstate...

Jack Edward Reynolds, Sr., age 89, of Escanaba, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in 1931 and was one of five children to the late Edward and Lucille Reynolds. Jack served in the military during the Korean War. While in the military, he met and then married his wife Katie (Davis). He was honorably discharged after 6 years of service. Jack worked at the Detroit Yacht Club, the Holiday Inn of Dearborn, and after twenty-one years of service, retired from Michigan...

Marilyn A. (Zuchowski) Slade, age 87, of Escanaba, MI, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born in Ironwood, MI on August 28, 1934. She resided there until 1938 when the family moved to Gile, WI. Marilyn was the daughter of Angeline and Bernard Zuchowski. She went to school in Gile, WI for 3 years and Montreal School for 1 year. She then attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Hurley, WI for 5 years and graduated from Hurley High...