The Obituary Section

Robert Curtice

, Michigan

October 8, 2026

Robert William Curtice Jr. age 71 of Wells MI passed away Friday October 9 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born October 10 1954 in Escanaba and was the son of Robert William and Lois Hammer Curtice Sr. Bob graduated from Escanaba High School in 1972 and then worked at Harnishfeger Corporation in Escanaba until the plant closed in 1982. Bob then started as a truck driver with United Van Lines and later with Dow Dawson Trucking as a dispatcher until his retirement in 2016. Bob loved to watch his grandson play football and all sporting events. He enjoyed watching movies especially westerns. Bob is survived by sons Thomas Carrie Curtice of Stratford WI and William Curtice of Escanaba daughter Wendy Jamie Webber of Gladstone grandchildren Wyatt Yvonne Xander Ashley Jamie Jr Deacon Alexis McKinsey and Kendra several great grandchildren brothers Pat Lori Curtice of Escanaba…

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Ronald Stephens

, Michigan

October 9, 2026

Ronald Keith Stephens age 90 of Gladstone passed away Saturday October 10 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Gladstone. He was born June 8 1936 in Newberry MI and was the son Edward and Beulah Marks Stephens. Ron graduated from Newberry High School and married the former Ruth Kalnbach on November 13 1953 and together they raised three children Keith Sandra and Gregory. Ruth preceded Ron in death on August 10 2007. Ron was employed as the office manager of the Luce County Road Commission for many years until his retirement in 1996. He also served as the McMillian Township Supervisor for 28 years. On June 28 2010 he married the former Sandra Croasdell and moved to Brighten MI. In 2020 they moved to Rock MI and last year to Gladstone. Ron and Sandra enjoyed wintering in Florida. Ron was a member of the Newberry Elks…

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Douglas Darryl Garvin

, Michigan

Douglas Darryl Garvin, age 80, passed away on October 8th , 2026 surrounded by his family whom he loved dearly. Douglas was born the son of Walter and Angela (Mersnick) Garvin on April 29th, 1946. He graduated from Manistique High School in the Class of 1964 and began working for Lakehead Pipeline shortly afterward. Doug married the love of his life, Jeanne Kay, on August 20th 1966 and they spent the next 60 years together. After retirement, Doug could be found working in his yard, planting the gardens and tending to his fire pit with his very dear friends giving unsolicited advice to the golfers passing by. Doug was an avid Detroit Lions and Tigers fan, taking particular enjoyment in watching the Green Bay Packers lose - a trait inherited by his children.Doug is survived by his wife Jeanne Kay (MacGregor) Garvin, daughter Tamara Troyer (Conrad), son Darryl Garvin, grandchildren…

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Ronald John Doyen

, Michigan

October 8, 2026

Ronald J. Doyen, age 92, of Gladstone passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.Ron was born September 22, 1934 in Watson, Michigan, the son of Clement and Marcella (St. Vincent) Doyen. He was a bus driver in the Watson and Arnold areas in the 1950's and 60's, worked for the Wilbert Vault Company in Escanaba for over 30 years, and in Guest Services at the Island Resort and Casino for over 20 years. He was united in marriage to Barbara Randall on December 30, 1982.Ron is survived by his sons, Terry (Mary) Doyen and Tracy (Shelly) Keskimaki; step-daughters, Diane Harris, Valerie Trucky, Lori Truckey and Mary (Dan) Wilcox; eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; a brother, Cliff (Rose) Doyen, sisters, Jeanette (Norm) Thomma and Linda (Buck) Thomma; brother-in-law, Gary Randall and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents…

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