Obituaries

David C. Jordan, 87, of Munising passed away peacefully, with his daughter by his side, on March 23, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan.

Jean Marie Dugas, age 76, of Munising died following a brief illness on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Betty Hall, age 102, of Munising died on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Christian Park Village in Escanaba. She was born on Feb. 22, 1923, in Munising to Ira and Ruth (Ross) Hanson.

Paul M. Dake, M.D., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at his home in Pinconning, Michigan.

Marilyn T. Cook, age 89, of Munising died Sunday evening, Feb. 9, 2025, at the Corinthian Assisted Living Place in Gilbert, Arizona. Marilyn was born on Sept. 7, 1935, in Munising to Henry and Evelyn (Goodreau) Lasak. She graduated from Sacred Heart School and then William G. Mather High School. Marilyn married John “Jack” Cook on Nov. 6, 1954, and together they raised their three daughters.

Patricia “Pat” Marie Morrison, age 88, of Munising died following a brief and unexpected illness at her home early Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2025, under the loving care of family and North Woods Hospice. She was born on Jan. 19, 1937, in Munising to Karl and Leonella (Montcalm) Larson. Pat married Robert “Bud” Morrison on June 9, 1956, and together they raised their three children. Pat worked as a secretary in a legal office and then at the WQXO radio station, Lakeshore Ford, Mazzali Agency and then the Forest Service. Pat enjoyed bowling, belly dancing, golfing and taking trips to the casino. She grew beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, and she loved to bird watch. Pat was also a voracious reader with Clive Cussler being her favorite.