Obituaries

Stephen Michael Stewart, age 78, passed away peacefully at home with his daughter at his side onDecember 15, 2024. Born on August 24, 1946, in Manistique, Michigan, he was the son of Howard RayStewart...

Leo J. ‘Shag’ Barens, age 87, of Dimondale, MI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at home with his loving family at his side. He was born December 5, 1937 in a private home in R...

Jane Denise Willis, age 65, died peacefully at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 18, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on May 23, 1959, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Cl...

Randall “Randy” James Davis, age 37, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 15, 2024. He was born on July 14, 1987, in Petoskey, Michigan, to Hugh and Judith (Switzer) Davis. Per Randy’...

Susan Ruth (Cope) Ekstrom, age 78, of St. Ignace, Michigan, passed away at home on December 6, 2024. Susan was a beloved wife, mother, and friend, whose curiosity, intellect, and compassion left a las...

Roger Alan Skow, age 71, died on December 13, 2024, unexpectedly at his home in Dafter, Michigan. He was born on November 16, 1953, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Kenneth and Eleanora (Konopka) Skow. Roger...

Gloria Katherine Sheppard, age 89, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on December 12, 2024,at My Michigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born on October 20, 1935, toSteven and Mary (Skor...

Dolores Olga ”Beaver” Ginste, age 93, died on December 9, 2024, unexpectedly at her home inSt. Ignace, Michigan. She was born on January 22, 1931, in Engadine, Michigan, to Alfred andAugusta (Fens...

Julie Ann Armstrong, age 60, died on December 8, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born on August 7, 1964, in Sault Ste. Marie to Leon and Dorothy “June” (R...

Patrick Charles “Caveman” Lee, age 57, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died on Thursday, December 12, 2024, peacefully among family. He was born on November 27, 1967, in St. Ignace. He was the fourth of ...