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Richard F. Rusch

ESCANABA — Richard F. Rusch, age 75, of Escanaba passed away on September 11, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.

Dale P. Stannard

ESCANABA — Dale P. Stannard, 74, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully following a lingering illness on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Among survivors include his wife, Linda Stannard; his mother, Lois Mae Larson; and children, Richard Stannard, Amber (David) Downey, Diane (Ronald) Messenger, and Thomas (Emily) Stannard. A celebration of Dale’s life will take place at a later date. A complete obituary will be forthcoming. The family has entrusted Crawford Funeral Homes with the arrangements and care of their loved one.

Donna Mae Schiesser

WILSON — Donna Mae Schiesser, 82, of Wilson, MI, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at OSF St.Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Donna is survived by her husband of 62 years, Rich Schiesser ofWilson, and children, Jody (Sarah) Schiesser, Jamie (Cheri) Schiesser, and Heidi Schiesser. Afuneral mass will take place Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST at St. Elizabeth AnnSeton Church in Bark River, MI, with visitation prior to the service from 10–12 p.m. EST. A luncheon will follow the funeral service and burial will take place at Nadeau Cemetery.Funeral arrangements are in the care ...

Eileen M. Kaukola

ESCANABA — Eileen M. Kaukola, 75, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at UP HealthSystem - Marquette.Eileen is survived by her siblings, William (Jane) Kaukola, Mary Kay (Ken) Kaukola-Olkkonen, Rita(John) Knoop, Jim Kaukola, Eugene (Joan) Kaukola, and Regina (John Hawkley) Kaukola.Visitation will take place on Friday, September 18th at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13thSt., Escanaba from 9:30–11:30 a.m. A Vincentian prayer service will take place at thefuneral home at 11 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Joseph & St. PatrickChurch in Escanaba ...

Darryl W. Bernett

GLADSTONE — Darryl W. Bernett, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026 at his home with his family by his side. Darryl was born on June 16, 1943 in Cicero, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Amy (Watson) Bernett. He was raised in Illinois and later relocated to Gladstone ...

Darryl Bernett

GLADSTONE — Darryl Bernett, age 83, of Gladstone passed away at home on Friday, September 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone