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Obituaries

Patrick Brian Romps

Patrick Brian Romps, 58, of Ford River Twp., passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at his home with family at his side. Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 26th from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. A Mass of Christian Burial ...

Margaret Ann Denesha

Margaret Ann Denesha, age 80, of Escanaba passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.

Kenneth H. Neuens

Kenneth H. Neuens, 86, of Bark River, passed away on Friday morning, February 20, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He was born on November 6, 1939 in Flat Rock, MI, son to Joseph C. and Emma M. (Slater) Neuens. Ken was raised in Flat Rock and attended Holy Name School. He later graduated ...

Gary Lynn Pfiester

ESCANABA — Gary Lynn Pfiester, age 83, of Escanaba, passed away at OSF St. Francis Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Gary was born on December 24, 1942 in Mason, Michigan. The family moved to the UP when he was a small boy, settling in Gladstone. After graduation Gary went into the ...

Gail Joyce Martin

ELK RIVER, Minn. — Gail Joyce (Demeuse) Martin, Elk River, Minnesota, resident (formerly of Gladstone, Michigan), passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on February 16, 2026. Gail was born December 31st, 1958, to Clarence and Eileen (Nelson) Demeuse and graduated from ...

Richard A. Belanger

ESCANABA - Richard A. “Rick” Belanger, 71, of Escanaba, passed away at home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with esophageal cancer. Rick is survived by his wife, Peggy; mother, Donna Belanger; and daughters, Becky Pamperin, Amy Dier, Cindy Belanger, and ...