All Obituaries

Charlotte O. Bruff, age 91, of Escanaba, passed away early Thursday morning, January 17, 2019 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. Private family services are being planned at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. 

Donna J. Peterson, age 89, of Escanaba, passed away late Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the United Evangelical Covenant Church in Gladstone. Funeral services celebrating the life of Donna will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Harold R. Johnston, age 96, of Gladstone, passed away Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on October 31, 1922 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the son of William A. and Isabel (Rodgers) Johnston. Harold grew up in the Soo and was a 1940 graduated of Sault Ste. Mare High School. On August 1, 1941, he served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII until he was honorably discharged on December 14, 1945. During this time, he was a...

Karen Ann Froberg, age 69, of Surprise, AZ (formerly of Escanaba), passed away Sunday evening, January 13, 2019 at the Trillium House in Marquette surrounded by family. She was born on July 1, 1949 in Marquette, the daughter of Henry and Lucille (Juneau) Laundre. Karen grew up in Escanaba and graduated from Holy Name Catholic High School in 1968. Following graduation, she attended Cosmetology School and was employed as a hair dresser for many years. The former Karen Ann Laundre married Eric...

Anna Mae Fazer, age 93, of Powers, MI passed away Thursday evening, January 10, 2019 at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River, surrounded by family. She was born the fifth of nine children on February 2, 1925 in Powers, MI, the daughter of John and Mary (Schneider) Fazer. She grew up in Powers and was the valedictorian of the 1942 graduating class of Powers High School. Following graduation, Anna Mae attended Badger Business College in Green Bay, WI and worked at the YWCA (Young Women...

Robert J. Martin, age 90, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday morning, December 23, 2018 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. He was born on October 9, 1928 in Escanaba, the son of Romeo and Mabel (Farrell) Martin. Bob grew up in Escanaba and was a 1949 graduate of Escanaba High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 12, 1950 and served his country during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged on October 23, 1952. After returning home, Bob began his 37-year career...

John W. Ostman, age 79, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on June 3, 1939 in Escanaba, the son of Stanley and Marianne Ostman. John grew up in Escanaba and was a 1957 graduate Escanaba High School. He and his daughter, Andrea, lived in New Jersey for many years and was employed for Charter Communications in their sales department until his retirement. 30 years ago, John moved back to Escanaba to care for his elderly father. In his retirement years,...

Barbara A. Gosselin, 87, of 324 South 18th St in Escanaba, passed away Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born on January 20, 1931 in Escanaba, the daughter of Rene and Marie (DeHoohe) Derouin. Barb grew up in Escanaba and was a 1949 graduate of Escanaba High School. Following graduation, she began working at Ely’s Potato Chip Factory. The former Barbara A. Derouin married Edward A. Gosselin on August 20, 1955 at St. Anne’s...

Garry E. Johnson, age 80, of Cornell, passed away Sunday morning, December 16, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1938 in Escanaba, the son of Earl and Hazel (Williams) Johnson. Garry grew up and attended school in Cornell. He moved to Ortonville, MI and married the former Janet Carol Allen in 1956 and she preceded him in death in 1998. Together, the couple shared 42 years of marriage and raised 4 children. Garry enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on August 21, 1956 and served his...

William L. Meiers, Sr., age 92, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born on July 3, 1926 in Escanaba, the son of Harold W. and Cecile (LaPointe) Meiers, Sr. Bill grew up in Escanaba and was a 1945 graduate of Escanaba High School. Following graduation, he began working in the family business, Meiers Signs, for several years until taking ownership in 1978 – the same year he built the new Meiers Signs location on...