ESCANABA — Our beautiful Mother, Nancy Lee Bruce, 88, peacefully passed away November 15, 2025 at OSF St. Francis hospital surrounded by family.

Nancy was born January 8 1937, daughter of Viall and Goldie (Anderson) Smith. She was born and raised in Escanaba and graduated from Escanaba Area High School.

On June 12, 1954, Nancy married the late Joseph D. Norden of Escanaba. Together they had two sons. Divorced in 1962, Nancy married the late Kenneth Dale Bruce (died in 1980) on April 7, 1962. Together they had five children.

Nancy is survived by two daughters, Kelly (Tim) Smith, Cornell, MI, Lauri Kausak, Wilmington, NC; Sons Ricky (Joan) and Michael Norden, Escanaba, MI, Jamie (Tracy) Bruce Escanaba, Brian (Christine) Bruce, Red House, WV, and Daughter-in-law Tifiny Bruce (the late Timo

See Full Page