All Obituaries

Neil V. Gerber, age 64, of Gladstone, passed away Tuesday evening, May 22, 2018 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Visitation and veteran’s services are being planned for Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Gordon Paul Roberts, age 79, of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 15, 2018 at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 6, 1938 in Rock, MI, the son of Edward and Edna (Terrian) Roberts. At the young age of 6, his family moved to Trenary where he attended school. At age 17, Gordon Paul enlisted in the US Air Force until he was honorably discharged on March 8, 1960. During his time in the military, Gordon was able to earn his high school diploma and was very proud to have...

Constance Ann Richie, age 62, of Escanaba, passed away Thursday morning, May 10, 2018 at her home in Escanaba. Private funeral services were held at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. 

Dorothy E. Cherne, age 91, of Rock, passed away Tuesday morning, May 8, 2018 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. She was born on October 22, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Elaine (Jelen) Tichy. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1944. Dorothy worked at a bank in Chicago until she met the love of her life, Wilbert H. Cherne. The couple wed on November 6, 1946 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on July 12, 2007. Together,...

The last of the “Greatest Generation” is passing like the leaves of Fall!  Edith Tisinger Meeks, age 93, passed into Heaven at Eastwood Nursing Home Negaunee, MI. on Monday, April 30th, 2018. Born December 20, 1924, the third of four siblings on a country farm near Ashburn, GA, delivered by a midwife of Perry and Lexie Tisinger during the period just before the depression. Raised on the family farm, she milked cows, raised chickens, tended the vegetable garden,...

Benjamin “Benny” Allen Wolf, 2 months old, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, April 30, 2018 at home in Traverse City, MI. He was born on February 23, 2018 in Traverse City, the infant son of Jack and Lindsey (Benson) Wolf. Benny was a smiley and happy baby who loved to cuddle. He was the light of his parent’s life and had everyone that knew him wrapped around his tiny finger. During his short 2 months, he was loved beyond words and will be greatly...

Nancy Carol Baum, 87, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, April 22, surrounded by family, at UP Health System - Marquette. Nancy was born on October 20, 1930 in Marquette, MI, the daughter of Fred and Lillian (Johnson) Robare. She graduated in 1947 from John D. Pierce High School in Marquette and went on to earn a secretarial certificate from Northern Michigan College. On December 27, 1951, she married Roy D. Zwemer, who died in 1960, in Houghton, MI, leaving her a widow with two young...

Margaret M. Kurth, age 87, of Escanaba, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born on June 16, 1930 in Escanaba, the daughter of Nicholas and Mildred (Vardigan) Joran. Margaret grew up in Escanaba, attended Webster Elementary School, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School. On August 9, 1958, the former Margaret Joran married Alfred Kurth in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on June 9, 1995. Together, the couple shared...

Walter “Wally” Anthony Fazer, age 95, of Powers, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at his home in Powers. Wally was born on March 25, 1923 in Powers to John and Mary (Schneider) Fazer. He graduated from Powers Spalding High School in 1941, and attended St. Lawrence Seminary in Mt. Calvary, WI until he was drafted into WWII in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army in Company C of the 778th Battalion. This battalion joined with...

Jack William “Nick” Sigan, age 90, of Stonington, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, April 12, 2018, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone, in the company of his two daughters. Nick was born in Gladstone on May 23, 1927 to Nicholas and Sadie Sigan.  He graduated from Gladstone High School in 1945 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy. The war ended just as he shipped out.  Nick and his childhood sweetheart, Erna “Bucky”...