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James W. Beckstrom

ESCANABA — James W. Beckstrom, age 76, formerly of Escanaba passed away November 4, 2026 in Kansas City Missouri. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone. 

John E. Schneider

ESCANABA — John E. Schneider, 84, of Escanaba, passed away on November 2, 2026 at UP Health Systems- Marquette. In keeping with John’s wishes, no services will be held. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting with arrangements.

Renee Ann Wandahsega

WILSON — Renee Ann “Nea Nea” Wandahsega, 49, of Wilson, passed away on November 3, 2026 at UP Health System – Marquette following a very brief illness. Renee was born on January 21, 1977 in Escanaba, daughter to Ernest Dale and Virginia Marie (Tews) Hardwick. She was raised in ...

Ruth Eleanor Chouinard

ESCANABA — Ruth Eleanor Chouinard, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness. Ruth was born on March 10, 1933 in Escanaba, daughter to Martin Axel and Katherine Emma (Leisner) Peterson. She attended Escanaba High School. The former ...

Florence Sara Cutter

RAPID RIVER — Florence Sara Cutter, age 83, of Rapid River passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Florence was born on September 10, 1943 in Schoharie County, New York, the daughter of Clarence and Frances Freer. She grew up in Sharon Springs, ...

Dennis P. Strahl

RAPID RIVER — Dennis P. Strahl, age 74, of Rapid River, MI (Stonington) died  Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at his home in Stonington. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.