LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Biden, has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff immediately through Friday, February 26 to honor and mourn those who […]
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Brenton “B.B.” Beauchamp
Brenton “B.B.” Beauchamp, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday February 19th, 2021 at his home in Sault Saint Marie, MI. B.B. was born in Norfolk, VA to Barry L. Beauchamp and Arlene Moran Knick. Over the years, he always had a passion for helping others and fixing things. If […]
Henry “Hank” Switzer
Henry Elton ”Hank” Switzer, age 49, of Dafter, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, February 17, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Hank was born on March 27, 1971 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Gary and Lois (VanHouten) Switzer. He graduated from Sault High School with the class of 1989. He owned […]
Barbara “Yaya” Christie
Barbara“Yaya” Christie, age 65, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on October 14, 1955, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan to the late John and Dorothy (LaFaver) Murphy. Barbara was married to Richard Christie also of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was […]
Floyd “Tim” Rader
Floyd “Tim” Augustus Rader went home to his heavenly father on February 17, 2021. Floyd was born on June 15, 1936 to Jacob Augustus Rader and Ruby Olive (Grey) Rader of Pickford, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Basil (Barb) Rader, and Royce (Theresa) Rader. He […]
Gardening: How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow
The deadly winter storms that have wreaked havoc in large swaths of the country recently can also damage trees and shrubs. Snow can of course enhance the look of yards and gardens, visually knitting together the plants, fences, even lawn furniture in a sea of white. But it also can […]
Charles Goudreau
Charles “Carl” Eugene Goudreau, age 89, of Gros Cap, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 14, 2021, at Castle Rock Retirement Center. His wife Pat was by his side. He was born on May 7, 1931, in St. Ignace, Michigan, to William David Goudreau and Edith Emma […]
Laurie Conklin
Laurie Lou Conklin, age 59, of Goetzville, Michigan passed away on January 20, 2021.She was born on August 12, 1961 to Edward Joseph and Lucille Molly (Ponik) Destrempe in Escanaba, Michigan. Laurie was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba High School. After graduation, she joined the carnival. While working […]
Ronald Pattison
Ronald James Pattison, age 81, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan passed away early Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at War Memorial Hospital. Ron was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on September 30, 1939, the son of the late Russell and Mildred (Nelson) Pattison. He graduated from Sault High School […]
Thomas Moran, Sr
Thomas “TomCat” Webster Moran, Sr., age 73, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at his home. Thomas was born on July 3, 1947, to Hilliard and Marguerite (Hanna) Moran, Sr. in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. On August 8, 1964, he married Christine Hutte in […]
