All Obituaries

Richard George Hentz, age 92, of Escanaba, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at North Woods Place in Escanaba. He was born on February 12, 1929 in Escanaba, the son of George and Nina (Johnson) Hentz. Richard was raised and attended school in Escanaba and was a graduate of Escanaba High School. He went on to further his education at Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba. Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army in September of 1953 and served his country until his was honorably...

Jack Lee Posenke, age 76, of Bark River (Riverland area), passed away Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at his home with his wife, Mary, by his side. He was born on June 4, 1944 in Escanaba, the son of Ormal and Elaine (Coulliard) Posenke. Jack was raised one of six kids in Rock where he also attended school. He moved to Escanaba and began his working career in construction with Snowden’s. He later worked at Robinson’s Furniture Factory in Wilson for many years until he lastly...

Guem Ann Landenberger, age 68, of Gladstone, passed away Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1953 in Newburgh, NY, the daughter of Goldie Marie Overly. As a young girl, Guem was raised in New York and Pennsylvania and was a 1971 graduate of Valley Central High School. In 1975, she relocated to Cornell in the Upper Peninsula and moved to Gladstone in 1977. Guem was employed by Hoegh Pet Casket Company in the sewing department and later for Hupy Insurance...

Judith “Judy” Ann Pearson, age 56, of Escanaba, passed away Monday morning, April 5, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with Lupus. She was born on June 12, 1964 in Escanaba, the daughter of Carl and Ethel (Goodnough) Anderson. Judy was raised in Wells and attended the Escanaba High School. The former Judith Ann Anderson married Douglas M. Pearson on August 18, 1990 in Escanaba. Together, the couple shared 30 years of marriage. Judy began her working career at Big Boy...

Alice M. Mokszycke, age 91, our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great-grandma went to Heaven Sunday morning, March 28, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side. Alice was born on August 7, 1929 in Ford River, the daughter of Henry and Jennie (Johnson) Posenke, and lived her entire life in the Ford River/Hyde area. She graduated from Escanaba High School in 1947. Alice married Walter Mokszycke on July 8, 1950 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba and...

Theodore “Ted” Broeders, Sr., age 86, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, March 28, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 13, 1934 in Foster City, MI, the son of Gerard and Gertrude (Taucher) Broeders. Ted married the love of his life, Nancy Tolman, on July 11, 1953. Together, the couple shared 67 years of marriage. He loved to tinker with carpentry, mechanics, and enjoyed fixing things. Ted worked at his father’s bar in Gladstone and had...

Betty Lou Fudala, age 95, of Ford River, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. She was born on June 3, 1925 in Escanaba, the daughter of Charles and Ida (Olstrom) Anderson. Betty was raised on the family farm in Danforth and attended school at the Danforth Community Schoolhouse. The former Betty Lou Anderson married Frank Fudala, Sr. on June 28, 1947 in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2010. Together, the couple shared 62...

Marlene N. Wery, age 80, of Marinette, WI (formerly of Wilson, MI), passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 23, 2021 at Aurora Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette, WI. She was born on December 8, 1940 in New London, WI, the daughter of Walter and Nora (DeLaureael) Dietrich. The former Marlene Dietrich married Raymond Lee Wery on July 2, 1961 in Wilson and he preceded her in death on May 11, 2013. Together, the couple shared nearly 52 years of marriage and raised 4 children. Marlene was a proud...

Samuel ‘Sam’ B. Mills, age 85, of 8777 0.8 Lane in Gladstone, passed peacefully from our hands into the hands of God as the sun rose on Monday, March 22, 2021 while surrounded by loving family. We imagine that he was joyfully welcomed into Heaven by his parents, two of his beautiful daughters, and his Creator.  Samuel was born in Escanaba on January 18, 1936 to Barnett and Elsie (Weber) Mills and was raised in Escanaba. He adored his grandfather, Sam’l who immigrated...

Geraldine “Geri” C. DeGraves, age 61, of Rapid River, passed away Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 22, 1960 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Alex Salazar and Lilly Hernandez. Geri was raised in the Denver, CO area and relocated to Rapid River in 1987. During this time, she attended Bay de Noc Community College and received her Associates in Broadcasting Degree. Geri worked in the hospitality and sales industry for most of her...