ESCANABA — Florence Irene Bessonen, age 87, of Escanaba passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
ESCANABA — Sherry E. Dahl, 59, of Escanaba (Ford River Twp.) passed away at her home on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Among survivors include her two sons, Jimmy and Brandon Dahl and siblings, Linda (Dan) Reed, Lisa (Dave Arkens) Bizeau, Robert (Amy) Morin Jr., and Ricky Morin. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
RAPID RIVER — Fred E. Smith, 85, of Rapid River, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Fred is survived by his loving companion of 25 years, Glenda Giffey of Rapid River; and children, Jason (Brooke Poquette) Smit, Amber (Joshua) Herman, and Steven (Katlyn) Smith. The Crawford Funeral Home is assisting the family.
ESCANABA — Mary E. Anderson, 63, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include her son, Michael D. (LeeAnn Thomma) Anderson. Visitation will take place on Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Pastor Sarah Sleeter officiating with dessert and coffee will follow. In accordance with Mary’s wishes, the family kindly requests that no flowers to be sent. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
ESCANABA — Amber Lynn Svihl, a life long resident of Escanaba, MI, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 at the age of 34 surrounded by family and friends. Family will receive friends on Friday, August 14 from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. A funeral service will follow at 1PM with Pastor Dan from New Life Church officiating at the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba. A luncheon will follow back at New Life Community Center. To offer an online message of sympathy please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County ...
RAPID RIVER — Mark Anthony Peterson, age 65, of Rapid River passed away on August 11, 2026 at the Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Life will be forthcoming and announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba.