Obituaries

In loving memory of Sara Lou Kryza (Cecil), affectionately known as Meemaw, who passed away on February 7, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on March 12th, 1941, in Mayfield, Kentucky, to Everett and Arvilla (Crockston) Cecil.

James Lipsett Conley, age 74, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, passed away on February 17, 2024, at the Hospice House of the EUP. He was born on August 1, 1949, in Sault Ste. Marie, to parents Robert Conley and Dorothy (Lipsett) Conley.

Denise Eilene (Jordan) Cole, age 61, of Sugar Island, Michigan, died on February 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on August 13, 1962, in Alma, Michigan, to Jesse and Marjorie (Miller) Jordan.

Annette “Annie” Klara (Beaulieu) Peterson, age 88, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on February 22, 2024, at Medilodge in Sault St. Marie. She was born on December 8, 1935, in Sault Ste. Marie to Armand and Ila (Luoma) Beaulieu. Annie grew up in

Robert Dwight Van Epps, age 87, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on February 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1936, in Jackson, Michigan, to Dwight and Ida (Chilson) Van Epps.

Wayne Austin Romano, age 70, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died at Medilodge of Sault Ste. Marie on February 19, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on August 6, 1953, to Floyd A. and Wilma J. (Romano) Hoath.

Michael Richard Sweeney, age 79, of Cedarville, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 22.

Kristine “Kris” Alma Dundas, age 58, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on February 20, 2024, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Victoria Janell (Smart) Powels, age 32, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on February 20, 2024. She was born on May 14, 1991, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Contessia (Smart) Vincent.

Richard Lee Scheffers, age 86, of DeTour, Michigan, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 17, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1937, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Simon and Chrystal (Rogers) Scheffers.