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.

Arlene G. (nee Nesberg) Goodburn, age 88, of Munising died unexpectedly on Friday afternoon, Feb. 7, 2025, at the Munising Memorial Hospital. She was born in Munising on March 22, 1936, to Henry and Anna (Moe) Nesberg. Arlene graduated from William G. Mather High School in 1954 and graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Augustana College in Moline, Illinois. She worked, and, while in Moline, met Paul Goodburn. Arlene and Paul were married on Sept. 3, 1967. His career moved them around the country, and together they raised their three sons. After retirement, they moved from Pittsburgh back to Arlene’s hometown of Munising. She was a member of the Eden Lutheran Church. Arlene enjoyed antiquing (especially Munising Wooden Ware) and working crossword puzzles. Organizing was a special skill, and she loved to read.