All Obituaries

William L. Roberts, age 79, of Trenary, MI, passed away Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020 at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River. Private services are being planned. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

On Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5:29 a.m., Norman G. Arntzen passed away in the arms of his beloved wife Greta at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Bark River, MI after a relentless battle with Parkinson’s Disease – but could not overcome it. He was born on June 18, 1931 in Escanaba to Walter and Borghild (Olsen) Arntzen. He graduated from Escanaba High school in 1949 and continued his education at Lake Superior State University and on to University of Michigan. He then served duty in...

John V. Herlik “Flat Top”, age 79, of Escanaba, passed away after a lengthy battle of ALS on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 19, 1941 in Marquette, MI, the son of Victor and Victoria (LeClair) Herlik. As a young boy at age 5, John’s family moved to Manistique where he was raised and attended school. He graduated from Manistique High School with the Class of 1960. Following high...

Frederick “Fred” Jeremiah Pattan, age 82, of Rock, MI passed away Wednesday morning, March 18, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2020 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. in the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m., Friday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins. A complete obituary will be...

Henrietta D. Miller, age 87, of Gladstone, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. Private family funeral services are being held at this time with a Celebration of Henrietta’s Life service to be planned for a later date. 

Dustin James Feavel, age 35, of Milwaukee, WI, passed away in Escanaba. A Celebration of Dustin’s Life is being planned for a later date. 

David Patrick Rusch, age 61, of Newberry, MI (formerly of Escanaba), passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home in Newberry. He was born on July 2, 1958 in Escanaba, the son of George and Virginia (Hoyler) Rusch. David grew up in Escanaba and attended Escanaba High School where he played football for 3 years and wrestled for 3 years. David was awarded the Heavyweight Champion in the Great Northern U.P. Conference his senior year of high school. David graduated from Escanaba High School...

John J. Jerow, age 67, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, WI. He was born on August 22, 1952 in Escanaba, the son of Robert and Mildred (Sundling) Jerow. John was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1972. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country until he was honorably discharged. During his working career, John was employed as a welder. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially...

Glorious Teresa Tanner Ross, follower of Jesus Christ, of Bark River, Michigan was born in Great Falls, Montana on May 22, 1963 and transitioned to Heaven on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 56 years of age. Glorious died in an automobile accident on US-141 in Iron County, Michigan.   The daughter of the late Wilfred A. Tanner, Sr. and the late Gloria Rosemary Candiff Tanner, Glorious is preceded in death by her daughter Gloria Monique Tanner. She is survived by Michael...

Helen Elizabeth Minor, age 95, formerly of Escanaba, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City, MI. She was born on February 16, 1925 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of John and Luida (Thompson) Grigsby. Helen grew up and attended school in Evansville. For a few years, she was an in-home babysitter and cared for families. The former Helen Grigsby married Harold “Sonny” Minor in August of 1960 and he preceded her in death in December...