All Obituaries

Janet Ann (Pearson) Oseen, 86, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. She was born on July 19, 1933 to John and Mary Pearson of Wells, Mich. She attended Wells grade school and graduated from Escanaba Area Public High School in 1951. Janet married Raymond Oseen on January 15, 1953 in Eatontown, New Jersey. They were married 55 years before Ray’s passing in 2008. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family. She...

Terry Jean Kidd, age 60, of Gladstone (Flat Rock), passed away Saturday evening, January 4, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 30, 1959 in Escanaba, the daughter of Robert and Lois (Sodermark) Curran. Terry was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School in 1977. She met her high school sweetheart and love of her life in the 10th grade, Peter J. Kidd. The couple dated for 7 years and were married on August 4, 1979 at the Ford River Community Chapel. Together, they shared 40...

Clinton “Chin” J. Plouff, age 85, of Cornell, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Memorial services are being planned for the summer of 2020. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. 

Leonard Leslie Thorsen, 86, of 10812 T.6 Lane, Rapid River, died Friday, January 3, 2020 at U.P. Health System – Marquette. Leonard was born February 9, 1933 in Escanaba, and was the son of Semer and Elsie (Kull) Thorsen. Leonard graduated from Rapid River High School in 1952. He married the former Joyce Olson on May 9, 1959 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba, MI. Leonard was employed by the Delta County Road & Commission for 41 years as a heavy equipment operator and was...

After a valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Robert Max Danforth, 82, formerly of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 surrounded by his proud and loving blended family; his daughters, grandchildren, caregivers, and his dear friend, Jimmy. Robert was born Sept. 8, 1937, in Charlevoix, Mich., to Lyle and Ruth (Kamradt) Danforth. Lyle was killed in action in World War II and he was then raised by his mother, Ruth, and beloved stepfather, Eldon Neumann. He...

Susan “Sue” Kathlene (Beauchamp) Mosier, 65, passed away unexpectedly in her home embraced by her eldest daughter on December 30, 2019. Sue was born on Oct 11, 1954 to Verlarae Freda (Slagstad) and Robert Joseph Beauchamp. She was the oldest of 5 children and had an integral role in raising her siblings. Sue graduated from EHS in 1972 and went on to receive her Associates Degree in Psychology at Bay de Noc Community College. Her first of three children was born in 1974. Sue would...

Bernice Evelyn Marshall, 96, of 422 Montana, Gladstone died December 29, 2019 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba where she was a resident. Bernice was born January 8, 1923 in Escanaba the daughter of Ralph and Clara Skoog.  She was raised in Escanaba and was a 1941 graduate of Escanaba High School.  After the War she married Gordon W. Marshall on September 12, 1946 and made their home in Gladstone.  As well as her parents, Gordon preceded her in death in 2004.  She is...

Faye Arleen Holmes, age 67, of Gwinn, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 8, 1952 in Escanaba, the daughter of Charles and Almira (Roberts) Wyatt. Faye was raised in Arnold and attended Gwinn High School. The former Faye Wyatt married Robert “Bob” Holmes on September 6, 1969 in Pell City, AL. Together, the couple shared 50 years of marriage and raised 6 children. Faye and Bob lived in Taylor, MI until 1982 when they moved to Escanaba where...

Margaret Joan “JoAnn” Keskey, 94, of Green Bay, WI, formerly of Gladstone, MI, passed away peacefully in her home on Sat., Dec. 28, 2019. Joan was born on Oct. 4, 1925, in Newberry, MI to the late Arthur and Regina (Hall) Lamberg. Joan graduated from Newberry High School in 1943 and went on to pursue her sociology degree from the University of Michigan where she graduated in 1947. While attending U of M, she met her husband George Richard “Dick” Keskey. She and Dick...

Marie K. Pearson, age 101, of Escanaba, passed away early Friday morning, December 27, 2019 at Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba. She was born on May 19, 1918 in Escanaba, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Vanlerberghe) Kositzky. Marie was raised in Escanaba and was a 1936 graduate of Escanaba High School. The former Marie K. Kositzky married Albin “Bud” Pearson, Jr. on August 26, 1939 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on November 20, 2007. Together,...