All Obituaries

David S. Pettersen, age 97, of 2600 South Hill Road in Gladstone passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Gladstone. He is survived by his wife Betty. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Grace Church in Gladstone. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Dawn M. Blankenship, age 34, passed away at UP Health System - Marquette. Among the survivors is her fiance, Jeff Cayer; and mother, Earlene Davidson. A memorial service is being planned for a later date at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Joseph "Joey" P. Shea, age 38, of 301 North 12th. Street in Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday evening, July 17, 2018 as a result of a fire in his home. He was born October 31, 1979 in Escanaba and was a life-long resident of Escanaba. He was preceded in death by his father Herman Shea. Joey is survived by his mother, Bonnie (Cary) Shea and sisters, Bekki (Shea) Cook, Brandi Shea and Jodi Shea. Joey’s quick wit, endearing smile and warm heart will be missed by many....

Patricia Lou (McKnight) Irving, 85, was called to her Heavenly Home on July 16, 2018. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home at 7440 J Road (Flat Rock), Gladstone. Pat was born on October 17, 1932 to Elisher “Jim” and Laurencia Eagle McKnight in Gladstone, the sixth child in a family of 10 children. She graduated from Gladstone High School in 1950. Pat married the love of her life, Charlie Irving, on February 17, 1951 at Bethany Lutheran Church...

Kathleen Ann Gustafson, age 70, of Gladstone, passed away Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018 at home surrounded by family. She was born on March 21, 1948 in Escanaba, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Kolich) Gustafson. Kathleen grew up in Rapid River and was a 1966 graduate of Rapid River High School. She went on to further her education at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Kathleen always had a love for healthcare and began her nursing assistant career at a local nursing home. She...

Diane S. Meinen, age 54, of 510 1st Ave. South in Escanaba, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. She was born on August 1, 1963 in Burlington, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Hefty) Kramer. Diane grew up in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School. She then furthered her education at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, WI. Diane worked many various jobs while raising her three daughters. She enjoyed crocheting and making blankets....

Jacqueline L. Smith, age 86, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at her home in West Highland Apartments. She was born on September 13, 1931 in Escanaba, the daughter of Earl and Tillie (Johnson) Polmateer. Jackie grew up in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1949. The former Jacqueline Polmateer married Donald Palmgren in September of 1951 in Bark River. Don was working in Chicago at the time and Jackie moved there as soon as the two were...

Timothy John Peterson, age 59, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 after a courageous battle to cancer. Tim was born on January 20, 1959 in Flint, MI, the son of Owen and Sue (Schuh) Peterson. He grew up in Gladstone and was a 1977 graduate of Gladstone High School. He married his high school sweetheart, the former Lori Heynssens on September 12, 1981 at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. Together, the couple shared 36 years of marriage and raised...

Timothy P. Gardiner, age 51, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday morning, June 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 31, 1967 in Escanaba, the son of Allen and Jeanette (Petersen) Gardiner. Tim was raised in Escanaba, was a 1985 graduate of Escanaba High School, and furthered his education at Bay de Noc Community College. He married the former Suzanne L. Calouette on June 17, 1989 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Together, the couple shared 29 years of marriage...

Dr. Rosemary Ann Hakes, age 64, of Escanaba, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at U.P. Health System – Marquette. She was born on December 3, 1953 in Escanaba, the daughter of Orville and Angeline (Mori) Hakes. Rosemary was a very talented musician where she began singing at the young age of 5 and playing the saxophone at the age of 10. At age 14, she was accepted into Interlochen Arts Academy in Traverse City, MI where she completed a high school/music major degree in 1972. Rosemary...